Law LLB (Hons)

Explore the latest developments in legal practice with this comprehensive degree encompassing the core areas of the English legal system while offering a fascinating choice of optional subjects. This allows you to follow your interests in areas such as medical law and ethics; family and child law; immigration and asylum law; aviation law; and international human rights law. You also develop essential, transferable skills including the ability to ‘think on your feet’ and present your views in a reasoned, convincing manner.<br/><br/>**Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement**<br/>- This course is mapped to the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP) guidelines, offering a dual qualification: LLB (Hons) Law and Higher Diploma in Paralegal Studies. On graduating, you can become an NALP member and work as a paralegal.<br/><br/><br/>- All our LLB courses cover the Foundation of Legal Knowledge subjects and satisfy the requirements set by the Bar Standards Board for the academic component of Bar training. Upon successfully completing the LLB with a minimum grade of 2:2, graduates who wish to qualify as barristers will be able to progress on to the Bar training course.<br/><br/><br/>**Facilities and Specialist Equipment**<br/>- Simulated modern Moot Court. <br/><br/><br/>- Leading legal research databases used by professionals, including LexisNexis, Westlaw and HeinOnline. <br/><br/><br/>- Law Trove, an online platform giving students access to the wealth of legal educational materials published by Oxford University Press.<br/><br/><br/>**Partnerships and Collaborations**<br/>- We offer hands-on experience of real legal work through our community Law Clinic and our award-winning Refugee Legal Assistance Project, helping those in need.<br/><br/>**Your Student Experience**<br/>- Opportunity to complete work experience at law firms such as Macfarlanes LLP and Machins Solicitors LLP as well as at Luton County Court and the Crown Prosecution Service. This work experience counts towards your qualification as a solicitor. <br/><br/><br/>- Widen your experience through field trips to the Inns of Court in London, the Houses of Parliament, the UK Supreme Court, Luton Crown Court and by taking part in mooting competitions. <br/><br/><br/> - Attend research events organised by our Centre for Research in Law (CRiL) and guest talks by prestigious speakers including Members of Parliament, judges and leading legal practitioners from City law firms. <br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from our unique partnership with the University of Law, who provide SQE preparation workshops, bespoke networking opportunities, employability events, an exclusive £250 fee reduction, and other scholarship opportunities for those wishing to progress to professional legal training courses. <br/>

Tired of irrelevant modules? At the University of Bedfordshire, all courses are designed with the real world in mind. <br/><br/>From freshers week to after you graduate, you can expect outstanding careers support. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, paramedic, or pilot, you'll benefit from career-relevant teaching from industry experts and academics. Picture careers workshops, industry visits and placement years. That's what awaits at Bedfordshire. <br/><br/>You won't just find your footing in your career. You'll also be encouraged to become a confident, well-rounded individual, fully-equipped to make your mark on the world. That's why Bedfordshire is proud to host an enormous range of societies, where you can explore your passions and meet like-minded people. With Psychology, Swimming, French, Film, Dance, Volleyball and Beer & Conversation among the unique student communities in Bedfordshire, you'll feel right at home! <br/><br/>Register your interest now at the University of Bedfordshire.