Law Senior Status LLB (Hons)

Durham Law School is a world leader in legal education and research. Our two-year LLB Senior Status is an accelerated version of our standard LLB for those who already have a university degree. It provides an in-depth understanding of the law of England and Wales, as well as legal research and practice. It provides the foundations of the professional training you need to qualify as a solicitor or a barrister. <br/><br/>The Law School is home to a number of leading research centres and groups, and all teaching staff are actively involved in research. This research feeds into the curriculum to create a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment which is in step with developments in the real world. Academic expertise is supported by a range of first-class learning facilities. Alongside your studies, you will have opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities like moot courts, pro bono work, networking opportunities, law societies, and career events.<br/><br/>The LLB Senior Status offers a tailored, core structure of mandatory and optional modules across two years of study. During their studies, students will gain core knowledge in Contract Law, Tort Law, Public Law (Constitutional and Human Rights), EU Law and Criminal Law, as well as optional modules of their choice. They will also undertake a supervised dissertation as part of their degree, gaining skills in independent legal research and writing.<br/>The rigorous academic curriculum, first-class facilities and supportive learning environment provide the legal and academic skills you will need to progress to a career in the legal sector, as well as equipping you with the transferable skills that are in demand across a wider range of sectors including business, local and national government and academia.