Programme dates
You can commence the full-time and part-time GDL in January or September. The length of the programmes are the same, but if you would like to attend live lectures you will need to start in September. All lectures are also available on DVD and as MP4 and MP3 files for you to review in your own time.
Full-time GDL term dates commencing September 2010
| Enrolment/Term 1 starts | 27th September 2010 |
|---|---|
| Assessment week | Week commencing 15th November 2010 |
| Assessment week | Week commencing 20th December 2010 |
| Term 1 ends | 22nd December 2010 |
| Assessment week | Week commencing 3rd January 2011 |
| Term 2 starts | 10th January 2011 |
| Assessment week | Week commencing 14th February 2011 |
| Assessment week | Week commencing 18th April 2011 |
| Term 2 ends | 21st April 2011 |
| Term 3 starts | 27th April 2011 |
| Examinations | Week commencing 16th May 2011 |
| Examinations | Week commencing 30th May 2011 |
| Term 3 ends | 17th June 2011 |
Part-time GDL term dates commencing September 2010
| Term 1 starts | Week commencing 25th September 2010 |
|---|---|
| Assessment week | Week commencing 15th November 2010 |
| Assessment week | Week commencing 20th December 2010 |
| Term 1 ends | 22nd December 2010 |
| Assessment week | Week commencing 3rd January 2011 |
| Term 2 starts | Week commencing 10th January 2011 |
| Assessment week | Week commencing 14th February 2011 |
| Assessment week | Week commencing 18th April 2011 |
| Term 2 ends | 21st April 2011 |
| Term 3 starts | Week commencing 27th April 2011 |
| Examinations | Week commencing 16th May 2011 |
| Analysis tests | Weeks commencing 6th and 13th June 2011 |
| Term 3 ends | 17th June 2011 |
Online classes
While attendance at tutorials is required, you will be able to choose to attend in person at law school or online in a virtual classroom. Further information will be available at registration.
If you have an enquiry about start dates, please contact admissions.
Full-time GDL term dates commencing January 2010
| Enrolment/Registration | 4th January 2010 |
|---|---|
| Induction | Weeks commencing 11th and 18th January 2010 |
| Teaching begins | 25th January 2010 |
| No substantive teaching/Assessment week/Research skills | Week commencing 15th February 2010 |
| No substantive teaching/Assessment week/Independent Research Essay preparation | Week commencing 29th March 2010. Law school closed from 1st April. |
| No substantive teaching | Week commencing 5th April 2010 |
| No substantive teaching/Coursework assessment | Week commencing 17th May 2010 |
| Revision | Weeks commencing 21st and 28th June and 5th July 2010 |
| Assessments | Week commencing 26th July |
| Independent Research Essay submission | 2nd August 2010 |
| Assessments | Weeks commencing 16th and 23rd August 2010 |
| Case Analysis Test and Statute Analysis Test released | 25th August 2010 |
| Case Analysis Test and Statute Analysis Test due in | 6th September 2010 |
Teaching occurs in all weeks not listed up to the 6th September. If you do the full-time GDL starting in January, you will be able to begin the LPC or BPTC in September of the same year.
Part-time GDL term dates commencing January 2010
| Enrolment/Registration | 4th January 2010 |
|---|---|
| Induction | Weeks commencing 4th, 11th and 18th January 2010 |
| Teaching begins | 25th January 2010 |
| No teaching/English Legal System assessment | Week commencing 8th February 2010 |
| No teaching/Independent Research Essay preparation | Weeks commencing 29th March and 5th April 2010 |
| No teaching/Coursework assessment | Week commencing 10th May 2010 |
| Revision lectures | Weeks commencing 28th June and 5th July 2010 |
| Revision surgeries | Weeks commencing 12th and 19th July 2010 |
| Assessments | Week commencing 26th July |
| Holiday | Weeks commencing 2nd and 9th August 2010 |
| Independent Research Essay preparation | Week commencing 16th August 2010 |
| Case Analysis Test preparation | Week commencing 23rd August 2010 |
| Assessments / Case Analysis Test | Week commencing 30th August 2010 |
| Independent Research Essay preparation | Week commencing 6th September 2010 |
Teaching occurs in all weeks not listed up to the 6th September. In the second year of the part-time GDL commencing in January 2010 you will follow the second year of the programme that started in September 2009. You will be able to start the LPC or BPTC in September 2011.
Please note, we strongly advise you not to book any holidays during term time. Assessments and revision can also take place outside term times. If you want to book holidays prior to your programme commencing for any time during the academic year, please speak to the student records department who will be happy to advise you.
*Subject to minimum student numbers.