IELTs 6.5 with minimum of 5.5 in each component
This is a Qualifying Law Degree with specialist Business Law modules designed to give you sound legal and commercial awareness.
This degree allows you to study specialist Business Law modules and also incorporates a good deal of flexibility and choice. In Year Two you can choose between two different pathways which enable you to either take year-long specialist modules or combine half-year modules with the chance to study abroad, take a work placement, clinical legal education or further Business modules. In the final year you will choose five modules that reflect your interests from a wide range of options as well as one of our employability-focussed Law modules as your core module.
Why choose this course?
It is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board as a Qualifying Law Degree.
You will gain specialist expertise in Business Law.
Work on a business/law project with our Employer Challenge
You will have the opportunity to study abroad and take part in our International Summer School Scheme.
You can gain a Certificate in Professional Practice by undertaking mini-placements during vacations.
You will have the opportunity to undertake a business practice placement or clinical legal education.
You will benefit from our renowned expertise in mooting. You will take a mooting module and can get involved in international and national mooting competitions for which we have a winning track record.
You can join our thriving LEX Student Law Society and get involved with a range of sporting, social, and networking activities.
You will learn in outstanding facilities, including a suite of authentic mock courtrooms and mooting rooms.
Upon graduation you can apply for entry to our Legal Practice Course, LLM Barristers Training Course or PGDip Barristers Training Course which is the next stage of training to become a solicitor or barrister.
100% of our students on this course are employed or engaged in further study six months after graduating (DLHE, undergraduate leavers 2016/17).
92% of our undergraduate law students were satisfied with the quality of this course (National Student Survey, 2020).
We have recently reviewed and improved our core modules to ensure our students graduate with the key skills and practical experience employers from all sectors are looking for. All of our courses are designed to provide our students with a number of work-based learning opportunities.
We now offer the two following modules on all of our undergraduate courses, these modules have been designed to help you prepare for your future career.
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Year One
Core Modules
Law of Contract and Problem Solving
Law of Torts and Legal Reasoning
International, European and Comparative Law and Group Presentation Skills
Public Law and Research Skills
Legal, Professional and Business Environment
Year Two – Pathway One
Core modules (full year)
Criminal Law with Mooting
Land Law and Professional Advice
Law of Trusts and Advanced Legal Reasoning
Commercial Law and Negotiation
And:
Applied Legal Knowledge (Legal Advice Centre) - Civil Practice
Or:
Applied Legal Knowledge - Civil Practice (including the Employer Challenge)
Optional modules
Business Employment Law and the Client
Human Rights
Family Law
LLB (Hons) Law for Financial Services (In-Company) Pathway
Year Two – Pathway Two
Core modules (half year)
Criminal Law with Mooting
Land Law and Professional Advice
Law of Trusts and Advanced Legal Reasoning
Optional module (half year)
Choose one option from the following:
Business Modules
Digital Entrepreneurship
International Business and Communication
Exploring Strategy and Innovation
Financial Markets, Institutions and Services
Final year
Core Modules
Law in Practice
Path to Professional Practice
Applied Legal Knowledge (Legal Advice Centre) - Criminal and Business Practice
Optional modules
Choose five modules (including up to 2 business modules) from the following options:
Your career development
A Law degree is highly valued and provides a solid foundation for a variety of careers. 100% of our students on this course are employed or engaged in further study six months after graduating (DLHE, undergraduate leavers 2016/17).
If you complete your LLB with us and gain a 2.2 or above we will guarantee you a place on our excellent LLM Legal Practice Course for intending solicitors. If you are interested in a career as a barrister there is also the opportunity to progress on to our highly-regarded LLM Barristers Training Course or PGDip Barristers Training Course. We do encourage you to submit your application for these courses as early as possible to avoid disappointment. These courses can reach maximum capacity prior to the course start date.
The Solicitors Qualifying Exam
Starting in September 2021, the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) is a new common assessment that those wishing to qualify as a solicitor must pass. We’ve been preparing for the implementation of the new SQE system since the SRA decided to make the changes. As the SRA finalise different parts of the system, we are incorporating them into our courses. Find out more about the SQE and what it means for you.
A Law degree doesn't just have to lead to a career as a solicitor or barrister however. On this LLB course you will gain a host of transferable skills including commercial awareness and an appreciation of the law that many employers will value, both in the UK and overseas. In the last few years our graduates have gone on to positions including:
solicitor
barrister
in-house counsel
trade mark attorney
trade union consultant
freedom of information adviser
human resources officer
investment banker
auditor.
Excellent placement opportunities
Your work experience associated with this course will be a valuable addition to your CV in today's competitive employment market. You'll gain vital real-life skills that will make you stand out from the crowd.
On this degree, selected students undertaking pathway two in Year Two will have the opportunity to gain practical experience on a half-year legal work placement or get involved with clinical legal education.
All other students will either gain work experience through the Year Two modules Introduction to Applied Legal Knowledge (Legal Advice Centre) or by undertaking the Employer Challenge.
We encourage all students to obtain relevant work experience during the vacations. This is because if you undertake at least ten weeks' relevant work experience this will be recognised by our Certificate in Professional Practice. Your qualification will demonstrate that you have developed:
practical skills
work-based competencies.
You will be responsible for organising your own placements with the support of the University. You will receive an introduction to the certificate and advice on securing placements in the first year.
You can also work towards the University's Acceler8 Employability Award which has been designed to provide formal recognition for everything you achieve outside of your studies.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
