Clinical Legal Education (M3033)
Clinical Legal Education
Module M3033
Module details for 2026/27.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge, a deep understanding and critical reflection of barriers to access to justice in general, and in England and Wales in particular.
Demonstrate an ability to engage, under appropriate supervision, in clinical legal work, for example communicating information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Analyse and critically reflect on discrete legal issues that arise from the cases worked on during the course of the module.
Analyse and critically reflect on ideological, professional and ethical issues that arise from the cases worked on during the course of the module.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio (3000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Mon 16:00 | 60.00% |
| Portfolio (1500 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Mon 16:00 | 20.00% |
| Observation | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Mon 16:00 | 20.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 10101010100 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111011111 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 10101010100 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
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