The average weekly workload on the full time course is as follows:

• One lecture per subject per week and one seminar per subject per fortnight
• Independent study
• A series of formative and summative in course assessments
• An ongoing research project

You should be aware that the course is intensive and can demand up to 45 hours study per week.

One core academic textbook per subject and the relevant statute books are provided within the course fee. GDL students have access to excellent libraries to facilitate research and independent study.

Successful candidates are awarded a Diploma in Law with Distinction (First), Commendation (2.1) or Pass at the end of the year and the grade is determined by reference to the following forms of assessment:

• Pass / fail test on Legal System and Method
• Continuous assessment via the in-course assessment programme and research project, approximately 40%
• End of year exams testing individual subjects, approximately 60%.

For information on part-time courses, please contact us at admissions@kaplanlawschool.org.uk

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