Advanced
Diploma In Law

Here's the BIG Picture

You will learn the advanced skills and competencies needed to excel in a legal career while enhancing your understanding of the core areas of law.

On completing this programme, you will have the chance to embark on the final year of a relevant degree programme with an articulation framework between BAC College (Singapore) and its University partners.

With this Course You Will:

• Acquire an advanced understanding in developing the ability to identify and understand key concepts in substantive law, legal theory and procedure in domestic and international law contexts.
• Develop a strong foundation and core ability to identify and understand the impact of economic, cultural and political changes on the law, as well as explore the critical role of the law in improving social and economic conditions in modern societies.
• Gain an advanced standing in applying knowledge and critical thinking skills to perform legal analysis, reasoning and problem solving competently, and learn to collaborate in a variety of legal settings and contexts.
• Develop vital communication skills including effective listening and critical reading, objective and persuasive writing, advocacy and other essential oral communication skills, as well as the ability to conduct in-depth research, both domestically and internationally.

COURSE MODULES

Core Modules

Law of Tort

This subject develops your understanding of the nature of Tort Law, the different torts recognized by statutory and common law, the legal elements for liability for different torts and their respective defences. You will also receive an in-depth understanding of the similarities and differences in the different torts, the role played by policy in determining liability; and develop the ability to identify the commission of a particular tort, advice on liability for a tortious wrong and critically evaluate the adequacy of tortious principles.

Land Law

This module aims to give you an overview of property law in England and Wales and processes in which estates and interest over land are created and protected. You will also understand the key elements of property law and its protection methods in terms of land ownership.

Elective Modules

Company Law

This module aims to familiarise you to recognising the true identity of a company and role it plays in the corporate world.

Law of Evidence

This module aims to provide a thorough working knowledge of the law of evidence and its underlying principles. It also gives you the chance to examine the practical implications of the relevant case law and statutory provisions when applied to the facts of a problem question.

Family Law

Theoretical and practical understanding of the principles governing family law. To enable students to develop critical awareness of the evolution of the law in relation to the specific areas covered.