Course Details in 2026/27 Session

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.
Assessment	30102-01 : Advice letter : Coursework (70%) 30102-02 : MCT : Exam (School Arranged) - MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) (30%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: 1. Client letter of advice 3,000 words 70% 2. Multiple Choice Test 60 minutes 30% locallytimetabled Reassessment: Resit failed component(s)
Other	External visits: visit to Employment Tribunal
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