Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

A bachelor’s degree in Laws is a great first step towards the training you need to become a barrister or a solicitor.

Since Law is a vast and diverse subject, we offer a huge amount of flexibility in our general LLB programme: LLB (Hons) Law.

You also have the option of taking one of our specialist pathways that combine the study of another subject area such as Business, Criminology and International Relations whilst still studying the core law modules:

Since Law is a vast and diverse subject, we offer a huge amount of flexibility in our general LLB programme: LLB (Hons) Law.

Our diverse LLB programmes also have an optional placement year available. Giving you the opportunity, to gain hands on experience and connect, all that you have learnt at university to the legal industry. Placements will be provided and supported either by us or a partner organisation where you will gain worthwhile and practical real-world experience in handling issues relating to aspects of social welfare law. This is a unique and exceptional opportunity for you to work in the legal sector. International students wanting to do the placement year must indicate so, upon application. This will add a full-time year onto your study.

Our LLB provides ideal training for paralegals, journalists, NGO and charity workers, policy advisors, consultants, lawyers, those working in business and finance and anyone who will benefit from a legal education in their career.

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LLB (Hons) Law at UEL

Our LLB (Hons) Law course is a Qualifying Law Degree. This course will equip you with a broad understanding of key legal principles and institutions within the political, social, economic and cultural context in which the law operates.

You will learn how laws are made and administered and explore the inter-relationships between the law, individuals and society.

Why study an LLB with us?

Choose your modules - A completely flexible course structure allows you to study the legal topics that interest you.
You can opt to have a placement year to gain hands on experience in the real world and effectively connect what you will have learnt at university to the industry.
Your 6 contact hours a week are evening classes (6 – 9pm), providing flexibility to fit in with your lifestyle.
Gain valuable work experience and help the community by volunteering at our pro-bono Legal Advice Centre (LAC).
Superb facilities and location - Study in the evening at our state-of-art USS campus and access materials in the library of the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies at Russell Square.
Benefit from regular guest speakers, events, industry experts and networking opportunities, visits, academic events.
All LLB students can complete a work-based learning module or project and gain credits instead of completing a dissertation.

It's been a great course. I’ve really enjoyed learning about different aspects of law and the teachers are wonderful."

Irene Nambi

LLB (Hons) Law

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Mock courtroom

Our mock courtroom mirrors an actual courtroom where students can dress up and undertake mock court sessions, such as bail applications under the guidance of lecturers who are also supervising solicitors.