Law (R81) LLB (Hons)

Our Bachelor of Laws, the UK’s most popular law degree, provides a strong foundation for a successful legal career. You can tailor your study to match your goals – whether pursuing an academic law degree, fulfilling the Foundations of Legal Knowledge required to become a barrister in England and Wales, a solicitor or barrister in Northern Ireland, or a degree that provides a foundation to take the first assessment (SQE1) of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination in England and Wales. On completion, youll have the legal knowledge and analytical skills needed to apply the law effectively in legal and non-legal professions.<br/><br/>If you want to become a barrister in England and Wales, or either a barrister or solicitor in Northern Ireland, you will need to complete this degree within six years. This degree is not suitable for qualifying as a lawyer in Scotland.<br/><br/><strong>Key features of the course</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Explore the role and place of law in today’s society.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Choose a route that aligns with your goals: prepare for the SQE1, cover the seven foundations of legal knowledge, or follow an academic law route <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Tailor your studies with a wide range of academic law modules to match your interests<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Get hands-on experience with legal projects through our award-winning Open Justice Centre, engaging with schools, prisons, and community groups on important legal topics<br/><br/>