An introduction from Head of Division

Dr Erin O’Leary, Head of Law

Welcome to the Chester Law School. I look forward to meeting you all during induction week and seeing you progress through your levels of study with us.

Welcome Week Specifics

Welcome Week is an important time where we will introduce you to your programme. We will also have a range of activities to enable you to meet other students on your course and form across the University.

There will be an introduction lecture at 10 am on Monday 23^rd September that will introduce you to your programme and the campus. After a break you will attend a small group meeting at 1.30 pm when you will meet and get to you know Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) and other students. Please check your timetable for the location of your session.

You will have a one-to-one meeting with your PAT on Tuesday 24^th September where you can discuss any questions you may have after the first day of induction.

At 11 am on Thursday 26^th September, you will attend another lecture where you will hear from staff and current students about the opportunities to kickstart your career in law while undertaking your studies. In the afternoon, at 1.30 pm you will attend a group meeting with your PAT to learn more about the resources and support available to you.

The dates, times and locations of these sessions will take place will be populated on your timetable once you’ve completed your enrolment.

An Introduction to Your PAT

Every student is assigned a Personal Academic Tutor (PAT). They will be your first point of contact for academic issues that arise during your degree and can support with areas such as applying for deferrals or managing your workload. We work alongside Student Services, who you should always contact for any personal issues you are experiencing, so we can help you navigate your degree and manage any unexpected surprises that life can throw up from time to time.

You'll meet with your PAT when you arrive at university and three times a year in scheduled meetings, but you can always contact your PAT by email if you need academic advice at other times. Your PAT will provide their contact information when you meet them in Welcome Week.

Programmes Handbooks

Your programme handbook will be provided to you during welcome week. This will give you information about the structure of our programmes, what you can expect from the Law School team and what we expect from you, assessment and feedback, our Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) system, careers and employability, student voice and more.

Programme Leader + Contact Details

Dr Niel Gillard, Programme Leader
Welcome to Chester Law School! I’m Niel Gillard, your Programme Leader for Law. During Induction Week, I’ll introduce you to everything you need to know about studying with us. In the meantime, you can contact me by email to n.gillard@chester.ac.uk if you have any questions about your programme. I am looking forward to a great start together!

Reading Lists

Below are links to the reading list for each module that you will study during the first year of your course. Please note that you are not expected to start the reading before starting your course.

LLB Law

LLB Law with Business

LLB Law with Criminology

LA4001 Contract Law

LA4006 Law, Ethics and Morality

LA4007 Public Law

LA4008 Principles of Property Law

LA4011 English Legal System and Method

LA4012 Law in Context

BU4001 Managing People and Organisations

LA4001 Contract Law

LA4007 Public Law