Q&A WITH THE

LLM DIRECTOR
26/01/2023
 TERM CHECKLIST

◦ Received the Welcome Documents (and have read them)

◦ Attending the Induction Sessions
◦ Chose 4 modules for this term (2, if you are part-time)
◦ Have my timetable for this term
◦ Familiarised myself with BrightSpace, especially my module pages
◦ Have met with my personal tutor
◦ Get a signature for my Tier-4 Engagement Document/CAF(non-EU students
only)
◦ Put a photo on my account
 LLM Study Mode

◦Preparation (reading lists, seminar questions)

◦Engagement(interactive seminars - participation)

◦Assessment(revision & enhancement of skills

activities)
 Extra – Curricular Activities

Academic Non Academic

https://myproflife.brunel.ac.u https://students.brunel.ac.uk
k/workshop/ /campus/clubs-and-societies
 Extenuating Circumstances
‘A significant event which
negatively affects a
student’s ability to submit
work, attend an assessment
or perform to their usual
standard in an assessment of
any type. It should be
unavoidable, unexpected
and beyond the control of
the student.’
https://students.brunel.ac.uk/document
s/Policies/extenuating-circumstances-gu
idance-for-students.pdf
What is considered to be an EC?
• Acute illness or injury on the day of or during a ‘live’ assessment,
such as an exam, performance or presentation
• Extended illness or injury which lasts for more than 5 days that is
serious enough to stop you from studying, writing, or revising
• Death or serious illness of a close relative or family friend
• Court attendance
Jury service where deferral has been refused by the court
• Unforeseen representation of Country at sport or other
prestigious/significant event1
• Victim of criminal activity
◦ What is not considered as an Extenuating Circumstance?
◦ Minor illnesses eg coughs and colds, viruses
◦ General pressure or stress of academic work
◦ Employment commitments
◦ Holidays
◦ Family events
◦ Personal computer/other IT devise failure as you should have taken adequate
precautionary measures eg backups
◦ Religious observance
 Top tips
1. Read your emails every day. Emails is the most direct and easier way to be contacted by the
University and you need to check them on a daily basis.
2. Use your Brunel email for any correspondence related to your studies.

3. Familiarise yourselves with the library facilities. The staff members are willing to help you on
how to navigate the system and search for sources, check out books etc

4. Be prepared for your modules/seminars. Being prepared, having studied the key concepts and
case law will keep you up to date and will allow you to be prepared for the upcoming assessments
5. Materials on BrightSpace should be your best friend.

6. Do not miss the chance to meet your personal tutor. The personal tutors are the
people you will contact when you feel the need to talk to if you struggle with your performance or
seek advice about your studies. (They will provide you with a reference after all!)
QUESTIONS?