Welcome to the

PgDL/MA Law
 Gemma Jenny
Tattersall Cummins
Programme and Student Programme and Student
Lead PgDL/MA Law Lead PgDL/MA Law
+441483405531​ +441483216428
PSLOnline-PGDL_MA@law.ac.uk
 Cemile Cakir
Head of Postgraduate Academic Online
+441483 216137​
Today ….

1. Overview of the Course

2. Assessments
3. Expectations
4. ELITE
5. Support & other induction sessions
6. What next?
1. Overview of the Courses
PgDL
MA Law (SQE1)
MA Law (Conversion)
The PgDL & MA Law

✓ Comprehensive law conversion course.

✓ Covers the core academic areas of legal knowledge
required for students aiming to become solicitors or
barristers.
✓ Designed to address both SRA FLK and BSB Academic
Component.
✓ Level 7 – leads to Postgraduate Diploma or MA in Law.
✓ Training in knowledge and skills necessary for
professional assessments and professional practice.
Conversion Courses

ULaw SQE Programmes

SOLICITOR

QWE
SQE1 SQE2 ‘training
contract’
MA Law (SQE1)

PgDL

MA Law (Conversion)

BPC Bar Pupillage

Assessments

BARRISTER

Academic Vocational Training

Conversion Courses

PgDL MA Law (SQE1)

ELS &
Admin Law Plus
Constitutional
(incl. Ret. EU Law) & HR
SQE 1 Prep Course Modules

Tort Law Land Law

Law of MA Law (Conversion)

Criminal Law
Organisations

Equity & Plus

Contract Law
Trusts
Dissertation
Skills & Behaviours
 Part Time Structure

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 MA Law (SQE1)

ELS & Constitutional Admin Law Law of

(incl Retained EU Law) Criminal Law Plus
& Human Rights Organisations
15 credits 15 credits SQE 1 Prep Course Modules
15 credits 15 credits

Equity &
Tort Law Contract Law Land Law Plus
Trusts
15 credits 15 credits 15 credits Dissertation
15 credits

Skills & Behaviours (non-credit-bearing) MA Law (Conversion)

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge Cognitive skills Practical skills

Systematic Logical approach Communicate

knowledge and to problem solving concepts and
understanding of with analysis, principles clearly,
legal principles. critical evaluation in a structured and
and judgement. professional
manner.
How do I get started?
• Finish Pre-Course Reading
• Read the Course Handbook
• Download the My ULaw App
• Watch the induction media
• Get your IT sorted
• Engage with support teams
• Check your timetable
• Browse ELITE
• The Student Charter – Online Etiquette
Where to find your timetable

• My ULaw App-

• Via Elite>Institution Page> Studying at the

University of Law> Timetable
TIME COMMITMENT

FT
approximately

45
Hours per week
LEARNING
STYLE
PREPARE

PT ENGAGE
approximately
CONSOLIDATE

22
Hours per week
PgDL
PEC Learning Model Unit
Guide

Unit
Outcomes

YOU
PgDL
PEC Learning Model Unit
Guide
Introduction
Unit
Outcomes Online
Tutorials

Manual
Prepare Reading
YOU

Prepare
Tasks
PgDL
PEC Learning Model Unit
Guide
Introduction
Unit
Outcomes Online
Tutorials

Manual
Prepare Reading
YOU
Engage
Tasks
Prepare
Tasks
Incl. SBAQs
Engage

Online = F2F=
Asynchronous Workshop
PgDL
PEC Learning Model Unit
Guide
Further Reading Introduction
Unit
Test Your Knowledge Outcomes Online
SBAQs Tutorials

Consolidate Consolidate
Media Manual
Prepare Reading
YOU
Engage
Tasks
Prepare
Tasks
Incl. SBAQs
Engage

Online = F2F=
Asynchronous Workshop
The benefits of engaging

• You will always gain more by having a go, than

being invisible

• Again, this is preparation for practice

• Law firms want proactive, client-focussed lawyers who
get stuck in and solve clients’ problems
• They are not interested in invisible lawyers!

• Firms are likely to encourage flexible working

• You are practising collaborative skills to enable this
• Gives you an advantage over other students in
employability terms
‘Student Centred Learning’

Means:

• Taking responsibility for your own learning

• Preparing, engaging, consolidating
• Thinking and acting like a lawyer
• Understanding that the practical & professional
application of the law is key to Ulaw’s approach
to study
• Being able to develop and flourish in a new
online educational and professional environment
Where to find materials

• ELITE Module Courses: Law Textbooks, Module

Guides, Tasks, Test Your Knowledge, Online
Tutorials, lecture slides
• Textbooks on LawTrove
• e-Store – 50% discount on Law Manuals
Questions to ask yourself

• How will I organise my study?

• How / when will you fit it in?
• Full time – are you sure?
• How will I stay on top of my emails?
• Study skills - ELITE - Study Skills
Your tutors

• Practitioners/ex-practitioners
• Virtual ‘open door’ policy
• Academic Coaches & SJAs
• Module Breakout Room – module questions
• Usually one main tutor per module - but
expect others on occasion
2. Assessments
Assessments
PgDL
Conversion Component 60% 40%

ELS & Consti Admin Law 2000W 45min

(Incl. REU) & HR Coursework 20 SBAQs

1h45m 45min
Tort Law Land Law
Exam 20 SBAQs

Law of 20min 45min

Criminal Law
Organisations Oral 20 SBAQs

Equity & 1h45m 45min

Contract Law
Trusts Exam 20 SBAQs

Skills & Behaviours

Assessments
What do I need to pass?
• Conversion Component – as for PgDL
• MA Law (SQE1) - SQE1 Functioning Legal
Knowledge 1 & 2 (SRA/Kaplan)
• MA Law (Conversion) – Dissertation in Law
(8000w plus Oral – 15m presentation, 30m Q&A))
Overall award weighted per credits:
PgDL – 120 total, both MA Laws – 180 total.
• Pass - 50%
• Commendation - 60%
• Distinction - 70%
Grade Majority award - 50% of credits over 60/70%
Assessments
• 3 attempts per exam
• Must complete BOTH parts of assessment
• PgDL and MA Law (conversion)- 3 years FT/
4 years PT to complete the course
• MA Law (SQE1)- 5 years FT/ 6 years PT to
complete the course
• Practice Assessments - one per module
between Units 3 and 4
• ‘Fit to Sit’ rule – more in your Skills and
Behaviours session
Level 7 Assessment Criteria
Please bear in mind

• You will need your candidate number for

all assessments- emailed to you and in the
My ULaw App in personal details section​
• Academic Conduct & disciplinary offences
(social media)
• Skills Academy – Academic Conduct course
Skills Academy - Academic Conduct
Skills Academy - Academic Conduct
3. ELITE
ELITE

• Get to know your way around it

• Skills & Behaviours Unit 1 - Engage
• Contains:
• Media (Online Tutorials, recorded lectures)
• All textbooks and unit materials
• Lecture slides
• Test Your Knowledge
• Library Homepage
• Skills Academy
• Student Union video
• Study Skills
Elite: Courses Page
• Student Handbook and Course Information
• Induction material
• Year Planner
• Assessment Timetable/Information
• Courses you are studying
• Module Introduction
• Module guide (overview)
• Module Units (including prepare, engage,
consolidate materials)
Accessing live sessions

• Course room –
in your subject
modules

• Streaming rooms – separate course in Elite

courses
Subject Support Sessions

• 30 minute live sessions each Unit / week a Unit takes

place

• Led by subject tutor

• Attendance not compulsory

• Opportunity to clarify things and for tutor to preview tasks

in that unit and review the week before
Email

your.name44@law.ac.uk
Not- squidgeypops@gmail.com
your.tutor@law.ac.uk
5. Support Services
Your Academic Coach

• Your named dedicated first point of contact for all academic and
course-related matters.
• Available to support and advise you throughout your programme.
Provides academic advice and guidance and refers you to the right
information or team if you need non-academic support.
• Supervises and monitors your academic progress on the course,
highlighting areas of weakness.
• How will I know who my Academic Coach is?
• Key contact tile on the MyULaw app.
• This information is also available on StREAM via the ‘Profile’ tab.
• You can book a 15-minute 1-2-1 appointment with your Academic
Coach via the link in their signature or via the Key Contacts tile in the
MyULaw app.
Your Student Journey Advisor
(SJA) – (1)

• Your named dedicated first point of contact for advice,

information and support on all non-academic matters.
• Available to support and advise you from enrolment through to
the successful completion of your programme.
• Provides bespoke advice and guidance on the university and
signpost you to the right information or team.
• How will I know who my Student Journey Advisor is?
• During induction, you will have received a ‘Welcome from your
dedicated Student Journey Advisor’ email introducing
themselves and the role they will play whilst you are on
course.
• Also via the key contact tile on the MyULaw app or
• Or under the ‘Profile’ tab on StREAM.
Your Student Journey Advisor
(SJA) – (2)

• Each SJA has a dedicated email address that you should

use when contacting them, it will look something like this
studentjourney-[name]@law.ac.uk.
• You can book a 10-minute virtual appointment with your
Student Journey Advisor via the link in their signature or via
the Key contacts tile in the MyULaw app.
• The SJA service is offered remotely and is available
Monday to Friday 9-5 GMT.
StREAM Learning Analytics

• StREAM
• Learning analytics to enhance the student education
experience and support student success.
• Dashboard enables you and your Academic Coach to see
and discuss how you are engaging with your studies and
progressing academically.
• Enables staff to refer and signpost you to services and
tools to ensure you are supported throughout your time at
the University.
• Accessing StREAM
https://stream.law.ac.uk/ using your ULaw username and
password.
Support Services

• Academic Support – subject tutors

• Personal Support
• Academic Coach
• Student Journey Advisor
• Wellbeing
• Student Information
• Library
• Employability Services
• Careers
• Pro-Bono
Student Support

• Disability Support and Inclusion Service

• Study Skills Support
• Wellbeing Support
• Counselling via Spectrum Life International
• Money and Housing Team
• English Language Support
 Would you like to improve your
Academic, Legal or Business English?

Book a 30-minute one-to-one tutorial with one of our experienced tutors,

either online or face to face at the Bloomsbury campus, available every
Tuesday and Thursday, between 14:00-16:00

To book a tutorial, follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/338990428497

or email: ULawEnglish@law.ac.uk

English Language Support

Tutorials - Workshops - Online Resources
Student Support

Please let DSIS know as soon as possible if you

feel you may need adjustments in learning or
assessment.

Engage with Study Skills if you need to refresh

your study skills e.g. in relation to technical legal
English.

Support service email addresses can be found

in the My ULaw app - Directory
Library

• Textbook and database access via Library

Services
• Appointments available with a member of the
Library team
• Library workshops – live events
• Important for preparation and consolidation
• Links to external training on research
databases
Digital, IT and ELITE Issues

• IT ServiceDesk –

• IT.ServiceDesk@law.ac.uk
Build up your experience

• See Employability on ELITE Organisations

• Look out for information via email and
announcements via Student Handbook
• Clubs and societies e.g. negotiating, debating
and mooting
• Employability talks
PSL Weekly Hotline

• Wednesdays 11am-12pm

• Regular weekly touch point with

programme leads
Have Your Say
• Class representatives: Student Staff Liaison Committee
• Class Reps are elected/appointed within each class and are supported
and trained by the Students’ Union. They represent the University and the
Students’ Union.
• They collect feedback from fellow students and present this to tutors to
allow continuous development of the course and your student experience.
• Without Class Reps, genuine student voice and feedback is lost.
• Students' Union
6. What Next?
Next

• Familiarise yourself with Elite

• Timetable – check you can access it
• Library, Support Services, Employability
• Meet your class and your Academic Coach
• Prepare for next week’s Units
 BOOK GROUP
Come along to our book group to meet staff and fellow students
to discuss the above books.

You are welcome even if you haven’t read all/ any of the books!

Let us know your suggestions for future reads.

When: Wednesday 9 November

13.00 – 14.00 UK time
Where: Streaming room 90
 Presentation Competition
As a number of your assessments will involve oral presentations, we are organising an
internal presentation competition. This will involve you giving a 10 minute talk on an area
of interest to you, after which you will receive feedback from a tutor.

As well as preparing you for your assessments, this is an ideal opportunity for you to
rehearse a job interview presentation!

If you are keen to improve your presentation skills and enter our competition, please email
anne.dyne@law.ac.uk by Friday 30 September 2022.
 DROP-IN SESSION
27th September 12noon
Streaming Room 90 (Virtual room)
Join us in Streaming Room 90 to ask all your Pro Bono Questions!
Don’t forget:

• Register on the EMPLOYABILITY PORTAL and sign up to the ProBono

Online Mailing List : https://ulaw.jobteaser.com

• Check the COMPANIES PAGES for PRO BONO ONLINE and PRO BONO
NATIONAL for opportunities.

• Keep an eye on the EMPLOYABILITY NEWSLETTER

for news and updates on Pro Bono opportunities.

• Register or Apply via the PORTAL, but...

Contact Jenny your PBC ProBono-online@law.ac.uk 6
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Good luck!