Welcome to Graduate Diploma in Law
Welcome to the University of Westminster, we very much hope that you will enjoy studying here with us at Westminster Law School.
Arrivals Week timetable
Session One
Introductions and Welcome
10–11am
Room 2.01, 4–12 Little Titchfield St, London W1W 7BY
ELS I: The Nature of English Law
11.30–1pm
Room 2.01, 4–12 Little Titchfield St, London W1W 7BY
Session Two
ELS II: Dispute Settlement: Civil Court System & Criminal Court System
2–4pm
Room 2.01, 4–12 Little Titchfield St, London W1W 7BY
Session One
ELS III: Formal and Legal Sources of Law
10-11am
Room 2.01, 4–12 Little Titchfield St, London W1W 7BY
ELS IV: Interpretation of Sources of Law – Statutory Interpretation
11am–12pm
Room 2.01, 4–12 Little Titchfield St, London W1W 7BY
Session Two
ELS IV: Interpretation of Sources of Law – Judicial Precedent
2–4pm
Room 2.01, 4–12 Little Titchfield St, London W1W 7BY
Session One
ELS V: Tribunals & Alternative Dispute Resolution
10–11am
Online
ELS VI: Judges & Juries
11am–12pm
Online
Session Two
Lecture: Introduction to Legal Research
2–3pm
Online
Lecture: Legal Education & Legal Profession
3–4pm
Online
Session One
Information Systems & Library Services (ISLS): On-Line Legal Research
10am–12pm
Online
Session Two
Careers and Employment
Talks from legal professionals
1–3pm
Online
Research Exercise – Self Guided (no lectures)
Session One
ELS VII: The Separation of Powers
10-11am
Room 2.05 C, 4–12 Little Titchfield St, London W1W 7BY
ELS VIII: The Rule of Law
11am-12pm
Room 2.05 C, 4–12 Little Titchfield St, London W1W 7BY
Session Two
Lecture: Legal Writing Skills and Study Skills
2-3pm
Room 2.01, 4–12 Little Titchfield St, London W1W 7BY
Lecture: Discussion Research Exercise
3-4pm
Room 2.01, 4–12 Little Titchfield St, London W1W 7BY
Lecture: Exam Technique
10–11am
Room 2.01, 4–12 Little Titchfield St, London W1W 7BY
Lecture: Revision
11am–12pm
Room 2.01, 4–12 Little Titchfield St, London W1W 7BY
Afternoon Event TBA
ELS Exam
2pm. Available for 24 hours. Once started must be completed in 1 hour.
Online via Blackboard (link will be available on the day)
Key contacts
Derek Lavery, Course Director
E: [email protected]
Avis Whyte, Senior Lecturer
E: [email protected]
Fitzrovia Registry Office
T: 0207 911 5884
E: [email protected]
1st Floor, 115 New Cavendish St London W1W 6UW
Useful resources
Once you enrol, please familiarise yourself with important information about Registry, Blackboard, Library and other Student Services before the end of week 1 on the Student Hub site.
Also, make sure you engage with the student community – visit the Westminster Student Union site to find about support, events, activities, discounts and lots more!