Law LLB (Hons)

This course is a fully qualifying law degree, satisfying the standards of the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board for legal training.

How you learn

You are supported throughout your studies by a dedicated academic advisor, committed to your development as a confident, reflective and autonomous learner.

You learn through

• case studies in both simulated and live client environments
• live client case work, conducted in small groups under the supervision of qualified solicitors and paralegals

Professional work-related learning

You will have opportunities to advise, assist and represent real-life clients in a range of different areas, giving you transformational experiences and transferable skills.All our work-based legal professional practice areas provide valuable experience that improves your legal skills and impresses future employers.

Placements

We have excellent links with the local, regional and national legal profession. Local firms provide assessed one-day-a-week placements for many of our students. Local professionals also provide work experience opportunities, give guest lectures, advise on casework and provide career guidance where appropriate.

Global focus

You study English law in its international context and encounter cross-jurisdictional issues through simulated and live client work.

Additionally, you have the opportunity to undertake work placements abroad, including opportunities to spend time in the summer working at law firms across the USA on predominantly criminal law cases. Typical placements involve working in a public defender's office.

Future careers

Your degree can be the first step towards a legal, business or public sector career. With a law degree, you will also be in the top 25% of those who secure graduate jobs in the wider commercial and business sector.The practical and work-based learning you take part in gives you a range of transferable skills of value in any future career path.