APIIT Law School – a learning experience like no other
View(s):APIIT Law School was established in 2009 in collaboration with Staffordshire University Law School UK to offer an internal British LLB(Hons) law degree. First intake of students graduated in 2012, APIIT Law School is now a vibrant, fully-fledged Law School with facilities and enviable learning experiences.
The LLB(Hons) Degree
The Staffordshire University LLB(Hons) Law degree at APIIT Law School is a three year degree programme.
Students completing their LLB (Hons) Law degree at APIIT Law School have the unique advantage of studying Sri Lankan Law in Level 3. Currently, Sri Lankan Company Law and Sri Lankan Labour Law are fully accredited by Staffordshire University towards the LLB (Hons) degree as optional modules of study for APIIT Law students.
Those students completing the degree programme in Sri Lanka who also wish to experience university life in the UK can do so by taking part in a European Union Law Summer School programme. This Summer School programme incorporates a range of extension activities such as visits to courts and the UK Parliament, offering students an invaluable opportunity to broaden their learning horizons.
The Quality Assurance Benefits of an Internal Law Degree
Staffordshire University has more than 40 years of experience in legal education and is recognized as one of the best Law Schools in the UK. Staffordshire University Law School was recently awarded top marks by the Quality Assurance Agency and the Solicitors Regulation Authority in the UK.
Staffordshire University Law School’s International Programme Adviser visits regularly, consulting widely with students and staff to ensure APIIT Law School’s standards.
Unlike external degree programmes, the quality assurance of internal degrees is not limited to final examinations. Rather, quality assurance takes place over the full duration of the course, encompassing all aspects such as adequacy of learning resources, competence of lecturers, quality of teaching, level of student support and effectiveness of assessment strategies.
The Academic Staff
APIIT Law School’s highly qualified academic staff has a diversity of international and Sri Lankan qualifications and experience. All full-time (and part-time) academic staff hold professional qualifications from Sri Lanka, the UK or Australia. All staff were approved by Staffordshire University Law School.
In addition to its fulltime staff, APIIT Law School also engages part time and visiting lecturers. The panel’s teaching is complemented by guest lectures by eminent practitioners and leading Sri Lankan academics. Since its inception in 2009, APIIT Law School has welcomed senior members of the judiciary and diplomatic service.
Teaching and Learning
Although the lectures cover course content comprehensively, special emphasis is given to small-group tutorials where students 
actively participate in the learning process.
A special feature of the internal LLB (Hons) Law Degree is the skills training programme that takes place throughout Level 1 of the Law degree programme. Skills training conducted in workshops looking to develop transferable skills such as problem solving, presentation skills, legal writing and research which are essential for both the study of law and legal practice.
Extracurricular Learning Experiences
An annual mock trial competition, mooting workshops and debating competitions are part of the learning experience. APIIT Law students will visit Parliament and the courts as guided learning activities, observing cases before the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Sri Lanka.
Modern Law School Facilities
APIIT Law School is a purpose-built Law School with impressive infrastructure, including a modern law library, moot court (first in the country), specially designed lecture theatres, small-group tutorial rooms, IT laboratories and other support facilities.
The Moot Court is a special feature of APIIT Law School, providing students with exposure to a realistic court environment. Student presentations, mock trials and mooting workshops and competitions are all held in the Moot Court.
APIIT Law School is equipped with modern IT infrastructure with high speed broadband and Wi-Fi connectivity.
A Rich Learning Experience in a Real University Environment
Students benefit from a rich learning experience in a real university environment to support their professional and personal development. APIIT Law School students will be prepared for whatever legal career path they may choose.
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