Law Degree Preparation Week

If you have a keen mind, an interest in society and a love for argument, you should consider studying law at university. And if you are considering the study of law at university, you should consider joining our law degree preparation week.

About law

Law is one of the most fascinating subjects which can be studied at university level. Many people believe that it involves learning lists of rules; this could not be further from the truth. The study of law is a study of our society, and its practical implications are in the headlines every day. Law is the stuff of controversy and passion. Law is also about the power of words and language to mould ideas and understanding.

A victim of years of domestic violence loses control and stabs their spouse. Should they be found guilty of murder? The answer lies in the meaning of “provocation” and how the courts interpret it.

A group of sailors are shipwrecked, alone in a lifeboat for weeks on end, and decide to kill and eat the cabin boy in order to survive. Is that murder? Or was the killing a necessity, without which none of them would have survived.

Both of these cases are real, and illustrate the kind of difficult moral questions with which as lawyers, you will have to grapple.

About the career

Law students are lucky – they study a subject which offers both stimulating and enjoyable learning, and excellent career prospects. A law graduate has a whole range of options available. The skills developed during a law degree are valuable in nearly any field – you will find law graduates in politics, journalism, non-profit work, banking, financial services and more.

About the course

There are two reasons for taking this course. The first is to give you a taster of studying law at undergraduate level. Too many students reach the end of school and pick a subject without being sure that they’d enjoy it. They have three or more years to regret their hasty decision! The second is to prepare you for the competitive entrance process to top law schools around the country.

Each day will be divided into three sessions. In one you will receive detailed advice on the process of applying to law school and what the admissions staff will be looking for.

In another you will learn about an aspect of law and debate it, just as you would at undergraduate level.

In the third hour you will work in groups on a moot. A moot is an argument about the law. You will be given a set of facts, and over the course of the week you will research and prepare an argument on behalf of your (fictional) clients. Bring formal clothes for the final hearing at the end of the week, which you will present in the historic old Oxford Crown Court. You will receive detailed feedback from an experienced lawyer playing the part of the judge. This is great experience, as well as being good fun!

Monday – Arrive and introduction to the English legal system. Introduction to sources of law The moot – session 1.

Tuesday - The application form Introduction to criminal law – exactly what are you allowed to do? The case – session 2

Wednesday – The LNAT Introduction to contract law – is a deal always a deal? The case – session 3

Thursday – The interview Judicial review – Judges vs Ministers, the showdown! The case – session 4

Friday - Final case preparation Moot presentations in the old Oxford Crown Court.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to visit colleges and the Bodleian Law Library in Oxford, and hear guest lectures on controversial aspects of the law.

Extracurricular Activities

Evening Social

Social events are organised every night in Oxford, including cinema, theatre, quiz evenings, debate contests and international student parties.

Coach Excursions

For students wishing to take part in coach excursions, there are optional trips to British heritage sites, giving students first-hand knowledge of Britain’s colourful past. Opportunities include London, Stonehenge, Roman Bath, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick Castle and Broughton Castle.

Weekend Excursions

Students may also take part in expeditions to Paris, Brussels, Edinburgh and Cornwall, where students have the chance to learn more about each location’s history and cultural significance.

Optional Extras

Taxi Collection and Drop-Off

If you or your child is travelling to or from a major airport, we are able to arrange taxi collection to or from Oxford. If your child is travelling alone, we are able to provide a Chaperone to assist with the transfer at additional cost.

OxfordSure Student Insurance

Students must come with comprehensive travel insurance, to cover eventualities such as illness, repatriation, course cancellation and personal effects. We offer OxfordSure specialist student cover, which is available when making your booking.

Additional Information

Arriving and Departing

Students arrive on a Sunday and depart on a Saturday. The first event is the Welcome Reception for students and parents at 5 pm on the Sunday of arrival. The last commitment is breakfast on the Saturday of departure.

Application

You can either book online or you can download a paper application form and send it back to us.

Deposit

There is a booking deposit of £395.00 to accompany your application. Confirmation of your place will be sent to you once your application form has been processed.

Further Information

If you require any support, please either email us or give us a call on +44 (0) 845 130 60 21.

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