The internship, of a minimum duration of two weeks, will enable students to apply and develop in real organisations, in the legal sector as well as in other professional sectors, the knowledge and skills they have learnt in the classroom. It will prepare them to excel in the final year of their studies, as well as enhancing the skills and attributes employers expect new recruits to possess. All placement providers will be subject to due diligence and ongoing monitoring to ensure that the student experience is of a high quality and that equality, diversity and inclusion standards are met. This applies equally to placement providers based overseas. This module is delivered during TB3. All students enrolled on the LLB with Professional Experience or on the LLB International with Professional Experience must take a TB3 module at L4.
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
The type of work experience gained by students will vary according to the organisation which employs them, in the legal sector and in other professions. It will constitute a valuable introduction into the world of work and require students to make use of the skills acquired in the professional readiness module throughout the academic year.
This module is introduced by briefing sessions during the Professional Readiness module, but is mainly reliant on independent activity on the part of the student with the aid of the employer and the placements team. Students will be supported throughout the internship by the module leader and the internship administrative support.
| Definitive UNISTATS Category | Indicative Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Guided independent study | Activities related to work based learning during the placement and completion of the logbook. | 80 as a minimum |
| Total (number of credits x 10) | 0 | |
Assessment is based on satisfactory completion of student portfolio which will be composed of the internship, the employer's form, a description of the job tasks, an updated CV, and a reflective essay.
| Learning Outcome | Assessment Strategy |
|---|---|
| Relate academic theory to practice in a professional environment and context | Portfolio |
| Understand and continue to develop personal and key skills | Portfolio |
| Develop career aspirations and enhance personal development | Portfolio |
| Identify and provide an account of how their skills have developed during the period of placement | Portfolio |
| Description of Assessment | Definitive UNISTATS Categories | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | Portfolio | 100 |
| Total (to equal 100%) | 100% | |
It is a requirement that the major element of assessment is passed in order to achieve an overall pass for the module.
All documents distributed in the Professional readiness module.
The facilities and resources of the University Careers Service and materials in the Learning Resources Centre are available to placement students.
CIPD (2012), Work Experience Placements that Work: A guide for employers
Cottrell, S. (2010) Skills for Success. Personal development and employability. London: Palgrave MacMillan.
Fagan A. (2011) Brilliant job hunting. Your complete guide to getting the job you want. 3rd edn. Harrow: Pearson - Prentice Hall.
Trought, F. (2011) Brilliant employability skills. How to stand out from the crowd in the graduate job market. Harrow: Pearson - FT Prentice Hall.