Law (with Integrated Foundation Year) LLB (Hons)

<strong>A Brighton Law degree prepares you for a variety of rewarding career paths, including legal practice, policymaking, advocacy and commercial law, and roles within government, charities and international organisations.</strong><br/><br/>Law at Brighton is taught by our School of Business and Law which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (ASCSB) – a distinction held by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide. <br/><br/>Our foundation courses are integrated with an honours degree, so you’ll spend a year developing the knowledge and skills needed before you start your degree with us. Successful completion of the foundation means that you can continue with the Law LLB(Hons) or choose one of our other law degrees. <br/><br/>Studying here at Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best. <br/><br/>Brighton law graduates go on to work as solicitors, barristers and paralegals as well as taking roles in other areas such as finance, technology and the public sector. <br/><br/><strong>Top reasons to choose this course</strong> <br/>• During your foundation year you’ll gain a solid grounding in law alongside transferable skills that are essential for study at degree level. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Choose from different law degree options after successfully completing the foundation year, such as law with business or criminology. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn with our experienced academic team and guest speakers who bring real-world legal knowledge into the classroom. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn through a mixture of lectures, small group teaching in workshops and seminars, private study and course work. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Access to specialist law databases, including the Oxford Law Trove, throughout your studies helps you save money on textbooks. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• You will be part of our close-knit community and receive personalised guidance and individual academic support. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Once you move onto your chosen degree, you can boost your CV with an optional paid placement year to apply your learning in a real-world setting. Our students have completed placements at organisations including The Home Office and House of Lords as well as law firms across London and the South East. <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Why Brighton is a great place to study Law</strong> <br/><br/>Studying law at Brighton allows you to benefit from a wide network of local law firms, solicitors, barristers and legal advice services right here in the city. With guest lectures, placements and networking opportunities throughout your studies, you’ll gain valuable insights and connections to support your future career. <br/><br/>Named one of the best cities on the planet and third best city in the UK by Time Out, Brighton is also a bustling hub for finance and technology.

At Brighton, you'll study in a way that prepares you for your future. Through practical, hands-on learning, you'll graduate with confidence to kick-start your career. Work experience is guaranteed through placements on every course, and other opportunities like study abroad and working on real-world projects will make your CV stand out. Almost 9 out of 10 of Brighton’s UK graduates are working or studying just 15 months after finishing their course (Graduate Outcomes, 2025). And you'll be supported throughout, with Brighton's lifelong career support.<br/><br/>Brighton is a place where everyone belongs, and has been rated one of the most inclusive cities in the world (TimeOut 2025). The music and arts scene is up-and-coming, and the city hosts a full schedule of entertainment and events year-round. In fact, it's the number one creative city in the UK, making it a great place to live and study.<br/><br/>The University of Brighton doesn't just want you to succeed, but to feel good too! From their flexible admissions process to academic and wellbeing support networks, Brighton will help you smoothly transition to university. You’ll be invited to Belong at Brighton events to ensure you have the best start to university. You might also be eligible for elements of their award-winning Brighton Boost support package, including help with the cost of halls, travel, equipment and more - head to their website to see what you could get.<br/><br/>If you’d like to visit the university to see whether it’s right for you or find your course at Brighton, click Visit Website below.