Employment law is an optional subject which students may take as part of a qualifying undergraduate law degree. Although it is optional, it is extremely popular. Students who choose to take employment law find it very interesting and are often engaged by the breadth of coverage of the topics comprising the subject. This, together with the fact that employment law is a growth area in legal practice and that more and more solicitors specialise in this area of law, means that its popularity and appeal among students is likely to be guaranteed for many years to come. Employment is an integral part of everyday life. It is a prominent feature in the news and media. Indeed, one of the advantages of studying a subject such as employment law is that many students are also (or have been) employees and are able to conceptualise and connect with many of the topics which are covered. For example, most students will have a basic understanding of what is meant by redundancy, dismissal and discrimination. The contrast with concepts such as ‘easements’ and ‘adverse possession’ in land law is stark. Employment law is statute based and case law based. The most important statutes are the Employment Rights Act 1996, the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 and the Equality Act 2010. Employment law is an extremely dynamic area of law and changes very quickly. During your studies, there are likely to be a number of key changes in the law.