Law (Graduate Entry) LLB (Hons) LLB (Hons) LLB (Hons)

Advance your career with an LLB award at Keele, from an internationally renowned civic Law School. Open to individuals with an undergraduate degree, this two-year graduate entry programme covers the foundations of legal knowledge and practical application of law. You will cover the required content to practice law in Canada and other commonwealth jurisdictions, preparing you for a successful career as a legal professional.<br/><br/>**Why choose this course?**<br/>- Fast-track preparation for a legal career through a two-year programme<br/><br/><br/>- Global Top 250 for Law (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings, 2023)<br/><br/><br/>- Global Top 100 for International Outlook, Law (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings, 2023)<br/><br/><br/>- Recognised common law degree and provides exemptions for the purpose of National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) assessment<br/><br/><br/>- For Canadian applicants, successful completion of the course will qualify you to apply for NCA assessment <br/><br/><br/>Ready to embark on a career in law? Whether you have prior study in a law discipline or in a different subject area, this course allows you to apply your current graduate skills and knowledge to complete a law degree in preparation for a career in legal and non-legal fields. You will study the required content to practice law in Canada and other commonwealth countries. <br/><br/>Our two-year programme provides a grounding in the seven Foundations of Legal Knowledge: Contract Law, Tort Law, Public Law, Criminal Law, European Law, Land Law, and Equity & Trust as well as training in practical skills applicable to various careers. You will explore contemporary issues facing the law such as technology and climate change, and combine your academic expertise and practical experience to become a well-rounded legal professional. <br/><br/>With a theoretical focus, you will be able to tailor your programme to suit your interests and career aspirations. In your final year, you will have the opportunity to focus on a research project of your choice through a dissertation, or law reform, involving detailed analysis of a case study and proposal for change. This will enable you to apply your learning and demonstrate your practical skills in critical thinking, problem-solving and communication. <br/><br/>Our civic Law School offers various practical learning opportunities that put future employability at the heart of your degree programme. These opportunities enable you to work with real clients, practice your legal skills whilst supported by qualified solicitors, and offer free legal advice to help individuals carefully navigate the justice system. Our CLOCK (Community Legal Outreach Collaboration Keele) scheme and Legal Advice Clinics offer valuable training, building your confidence, critical thinking skills and ability to communicate with various audiences. <br/><br/>For Canadian applicants, successful completion of the course will qualify you to apply for NCA assessment: https://nca.legal/<br/><br/>**About Keele**<br/><br/>Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.<br/><br/>We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.<br/><br/>Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.