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Module Title
LH Employment Law in Practice
School
Birmingham Law School
Department
Law
Module Code
08 30102
Module Lead
Paul McConnell
Level
Honours Level
Credits
20
Semester
Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
Law students only
Exclusions
Description
This module will give students an insight into the theory and practice of employment law relating to individual rights. Students will be introduced to fundamental employment law topics such as: unfair dismissal; discrimination; the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006; parental rights; and Employment Tribunal practice and procedure. Students will be expected to critically assess the current state of employment law and the challenges faced by those who practice it.
The module will also draw upon clinical legal education models to introduce students to professional conduct issues in a simulated practice setting, thereby developing their legal practice skills. Throughout the module students will have a number of opportunities to hear from employment law practitioners and to observe a real Employment Tribunal Hearing.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
synthesise substantive employment law issues and processes and demonstrate their application in a practical context; and
analyse complex factual scenarios and interpret results of independent legal research in order to provide accurate legal advice
formulate and articulate a reasoned opinion on the legal and practical consequences of pursuing potential courses of action in response to an employment law issue.