Law LLB Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)

Our accredited, qualifying Law degree provides you with essential legal and academic skills. Study the core subjects common to all undergraduate law degrees to gain a strong grounding in law and supplement them with a wide choice of specialist elective modules, and specialisms in areas like Technology, Commercial Law or Human Rights. Develop your commercial awareness and confidence with pro bono clinics, volunteering and mooting opportunities.

This degree provides the first stage of professional training for aspiring barristers and covers topics of interest to those wishing to qualify as solicitors, laying the foundations for a rewarding legal career whichever path you choose.

It is also suitable for anyone who wants to develop important transferable skills for future employment, such as research and analysis, critical thinking, reasoning, judgement, as well as public speaking and communication skills.

You’ll be trained to deal with challenging situations, excel under pressure, and demonstrate professionalism in your work environment.

From our home in The City Law School Building, LLB students have access to our dedicated Law Library and quiet studies spaces, alongside a state-of-the-art moot courtroom and pro bono legal clinic and spaces to socialise and network.

Choose to specialise to graduate with the LLB Law with Commercial Law, International Law, Human Rights, or Professional Practice, or Technology. You can make this choice at the end of your 2nd year.

LLB Law (Hons) Specialisms

Commercial Law

This specialism is suited to students aiming for careers in corporate or financial legal practice. You’ll explore modules such as Commercial Sales Law, Competition Law, and International Commercial Arbitration, gaining insight into business law and regulation.

International Law

Gain a global perspective on legal systems and international relations. Modules include Public International Law, International Human Rights Law, and Cross-border Commercial Law. This specialism suits students aiming for careers in international organisations, diplomacy or global legal practice.

Human Rights

This specialim focuses on justice, equality and legal protections. You’ll study topics such as Law, Race and Colonialism, European Convention on Human Rights, and Medical Law and Bioethics. Graduates often pursue roles in NGOs, advocacy, or public sector law.

Professional Practice

Designed for students seeking a practical route into the legal profession, this specialism includes modules on Legal Career Enhancement, Mediation, and Introduction to the Solicitor’s Professional Qualification. It’s a solid foundation for progressing to the solicitor or barrister training programmes.

Technology

Explore the intersection of law and innovation. Modules include Smart Technologies and Justice, Regulation and Ethics for Innovation, and Intellectual Property Law. Graduates may pursue careers in legal tech, Intellectual Property (IP) law, or emerging areas of digital regulation.

Develop your commercial awareness and professional network with an intensive five-week micro-placement with a range of our partner employers.

We offer you a multitude of opportunities to put theory into practice, network, volunteer, and gain practical experience working with real clients through our Career Activation programme modules and the award-winning Law in Real Life programme.

You will have the opportunity to take part in mooting competitions to develop your confidence and advocacy skills and witness the legal system first-hand during visits to courts local to us like the Royal Courts of Justice.

Get quick and easy access to the latest research materials and legislative updates with Lawbore, our acclaimed legal resource portal. This course is accredited by the Bar Standards Board, and The General Council of the Bar.