International Law with foundation year Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)

The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from our Coventry University campus.

Explore how law operates across borders. Build your understanding of domestic and international legal frameworks and the systems that shape the global legal landscape.

Our degree with foundation year could be the stepping stone you need to achieve your goals. The foundation year aims to prepare you for degree-level study and is a great way to build the confidence, skills and knowledge needed to succeed on your degree course.

Foundation year\
The foundation year course offers an introduction to your chosen subject and helps you develop the necessary skills for degree-level study. It aims to provide a thorough understanding of legal principles and best practice. With a focus on European, national and local contexts, this course explores the development of legislation and case law with core academic skills.

Degree\
International Law LLB (Hons) explores the role of law in a globalised society while giving you a strong foundation in the law of England and Wales. You’ll examine domestic and international legal frameworks and develop a broader understanding of how law operates across different contexts.

The course aims to help you:

* develop knowledge and understanding of legal doctrines, concepts, principles, rules and values in the core and specialist areas of international law

* understand the context in which law operates, including its dynamic nature, uncertainty and need for reform

* apply your legal knowledge and skills to both the theory and practice of law in domestic and global contexts.

Why you should study this course\
Foundation year

* Supports you to gain the academic skills required for degree-level study.

* Provides a grounding in key areas of law and legal practice.

Degree

* Explore the law in other jurisdictions through activities such as our international field trips and collaborate with students and legal academics from around the world through initiatives such as our Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) projects.

* Submit your legal writing to be considered for publication alongside expert legal academics and professionals.

* Selected students can apply to volunteer in our law clinics or complete a summer placement at Coventry Law Centre, gaining practical legal experience under the supervision of qualified solicitors and lawyers.

* Grow your networks and get to know members of the legal industry through schemes such as Raising the Bar.

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