University of London LLB
Criminal Law
Master the elements of liability, the anatomy of each offence, and the defences that determine criminal outcomes.
About This Subject
Criminal Law is one of the most demanding — and most engaging — subjects in the University of London LLB. Every problem question drops you into a fact pattern with multiple defendants, multiple offences, and defences that can cut in unpredictable directions. The examiner wants to see that you can spot every issue, apply the correct elements, and reach a defensible conclusion.
At London Law Lectures, we break every offence and every defence into a precise analytical framework so that on exam day nothing catches you off guard. From actus reus to accessory liability post-Jogee, you will leave each class knowing exactly what you need to write.
What You'll Be Able To Do
- ✓ Spot every offence and defence across a multi-defendant scenario in minutes
- ✓ Apply the Woollin direction and Nedrick guidelines with precision
- ✓ Write the structured criminal law answer that earns a First at UoL
What You'll Study
Ten structured classes covering the full University of London LLB Criminal Law syllabus.
Actus reus — voluntary acts, omissions, and causation (factual and legal)
Mens rea — direct and oblique intention (Woollin), Caldwell/G recklessness, negligence
Murder — malice aforethought, the mandatory life sentence, and the Nedrick/Woollin direction
Voluntary manslaughter — loss of control (CJA 2009) and diminished responsibility
Involuntary manslaughter — unlawful act and gross negligence (Adomako)
Offences against the person — assault, battery, ABH (s.47), GBH (s.18 and s.20 OAPA 1861)
Property offences — theft (s.1 TA 1968), robbery, burglary, fraud
General defences — self-defence, duress by threats and circumstances, necessity
Incapacity defences — insanity (M'Naghten), automatism, intoxication
Participation — joint enterprise and accessory liability post-Jogee
Free Download
Criminal Law Crib Sheet
A condensed exam-ready cram sheet covering the full syllabus — yours free.
Exam Cram Sheet
A two-page exam cram covering the full Criminal Law syllabus: actus reus, mens rea, homicide, OAPA non-fatals, sexual offences, property offences, criminal damage, defences, inchoate and secondary liability — plus a 60-second exam strategy and quick-reference table of leading authorities.
Everything Included With Every Subject
London Law Lectures is built around one goal: getting you through the University of London LLB exam-ready.
10 Live Classes
Structured sessions taught by experienced UoL tutors — covering every examinable topic in the order the examiner expects you to know it. Live and on-demand.
Quizzes with Analytics
Each class includes a randomised quiz drawn from a bank of MCQ and true/false questions. Your results show exactly where your knowledge is strong — and where to focus next.
AI-Marked Mock Exam
Submit a real problem-question answer. Our AI examiner marks it immediately, provides a UK grade classification, detailed paragraph-by-paragraph feedback, a list of issues you caught and missed, and a first-class sample answer PDF.
Exam Cram Crash Course
A high-intensity revision session designed for the weeks immediately before your UoL exam. Everything you need, nothing you don't — built for students who work best under deadline pressure.
Smart Flashcards
Subject-specific flashcard decks covering key cases, statutory provisions, definitions, and principles — built for spaced repetition learning and available to all enrolled students.
Community-Based Approach
The University of London external programme is notoriously isolating. We build a methodical, supportive community around each cohort — direct messaging with instructors, peer discussion, and a shared sense of progress through the degree.
Why University of London LLB Students Choose London Law Lectures
The UoL external LLB is one of the most respected law degrees in the world — and one of the most challenging to complete without structured support. You receive reading materials and a syllabus, but no lectures, no tutorials, and no professor to ask when you're stuck.
London Law Lectures fills that gap. We teach each subject class by class, the way a first-class student needs to learn it: systematically, precisely, and with a constant eye on what the University of London examiner actually rewards.
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Every examinable topic, in order
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Instant Exam Marking
UoL-style feedback in seconds
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