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Uni of York Law PBL

Looking for responses from anyone who has been through the York PBL system/ currently studying the LLB:

I’m aware PBL is their primary teaching method, but is there still a thorough theoretical focus on legal principles within each module via lectures, examinations and essays about knowledge of different areas etc…

I’m aware most top law schools use problems in examinations frequently anyway, but looking to make sure the course provides as much academic knowledge on legal theories in different modules as other top RGs would( of course with the addition of its practical elements).

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JE9

Bonus- If anyone who’s there is also looking to progress down the barrister route/ already has, do you feel the academic knowledge you gained was very in depth( not just general knowledge of fundamental concepts and a focus on PBL, but a deep academic grounding in different modules- particularly the core 7).

Many thanks in advance.

(edited 1 year ago)

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University of York

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by JE9

Looking for responses from anyone who has been through the York PBL system/ currently studying the LLB:
I’m aware PBL is their primary teaching method, but is there still a thorough theoretical focus on legal principles within each module via lectures, examinations and essays about knowledge of different areas etc…
I’m aware most top law schools use problems in examinations frequently anyway, but looking to make sure the course provides as much academic knowledge on legal theories in different modules as other top RGs would( of course with the addition of its practical elements).

Hi JE9,

I've spoken to the department and they've asked that you email them at [email protected] so they can send you a really detailed and informed response.

Also, this is our platform where you can chat with current students about their courses. We've not got anyone doing law on there today but the rota changes regularly so there are often students studying both undergraduate and postgraduate law. Feel free to ask them all about PBL.

And lastly, (catches breath 🙂) we've got open days coming up if you want to come and visit the law department and talk in depth with some department members.

If anyone else is interested, here's an explanation of Problem Based Learning.

Let us know if you have any more questions,

E.

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JE9

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by University of York

Hi JE9,
I've spoken to the department and they've asked that you email them at [email protected] so they can send you a really detailed and informed response.
Also, this is our platform where you can chat with current students about their courses. We've not got anyone doing law on there today but the rota changes regularly so there are often students studying both undergraduate and postgraduate law. Feel free to ask them all about PBL.
And lastly, (catches breath 🙂) we've got open days coming up if you want to come and visit the law department and talk in depth with some department members.
If anyone else is interested, here's an explanation of Problem Based Learning.
Let us know if you have any more questions,
E.

Hi, thank you very much for your response, I will email the department.

I’m already very clear on the PBL teaching method after doing lots of research, and I’m very confident that it fits my learning style, just some additional detail that I’m seeking that all universities aren’t able to cover as in depth with the modules listed on the website.

I have also firmed my unconditional offer for the LLB course, so this isn’t coming from a point of confusion on whether to choose York or not just to clarify!

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Anonymous #1

Hi JE9,
I assume you are doing your first year in law at York, what has your experience been? I currently am an offer holder but your questions are exactly, what I am wondering. Would appreciate any insight? Am hoping to progress into the Bar to, and wonder if this style of teaching can lead to disadvantage, following doing the degree - when sitting bar exams etc?