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| Ana Omega Consulting Limited is the Official Student Recruitment Agent and the only Distance Learning Support Centre for the Northumbria University School of Law in Hong Kong. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The LLM in Advanced Legal Practice is designed to promote the acquisition of legal knowledge in a practical context and will be of interest to both practising solicitors and barristers. |
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Ideal for practising solicitors and barristers in Hong Kong who would like to obtain a postgraduate qualification and do not wish to attend classes or are unable to attend due to geographical location. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The programme also counts towards continuing professional development requirements for the Law Society of Hong Kong and the Law Society of England and Wales. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Complete One Legal Research Writing module consisting of 3 assignments: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (i) | An initial legal research exercise. This is to familiarise students with the increasing range of research tools available and improve their academic citation skills. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (ii) | Preparation of a short academic article of no more than 1,500 words to improve legal writing, referencing, presentation and develop key skills such as critical analysis. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (iii) | Submission of a detailed project proposal. Students should choose their own project title and form of presentation. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Complete the research project which should have 20,000 - 25,000 words. Since the project requires in-depth research, it may be closely related to their area of practice and be based on practical scenarios. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Tuition Fees: | ￡2,250 (2005 / 06 intakes) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Intake: | September intake every year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Duration of Study: | 18 months min. - 60 months max. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Recognitions: | Accredited by: (i) The Law Society of England and Wales (ii) The Law Society of Hong Kong as approved CPD (15 CPD credit points) |
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| Learning Methods: | 1. | Study packs. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | On-line learning facilities, including on-line library and e-learning platform. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Non-compulsory on-campus study weeks in UK. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Assessment Methods: | 1. | All units are assessed by 100% coursework. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Students wishing to gain the LLM must successfully complete the project of 16,000 - 20,000 words. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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