Law (Accelerated Programme) LLB (Hons)

Join a University ranked among the <strong>top 10 for law and 6th in the UK for graduate prospects</strong> and career prospects (The Guardian University Guide 2026, and The Time and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026). <br/><br/>If you want a career in the legal profession but studied another subject for your first degree, our accelerated LLB is the ideal choice for you.<br/><br/>Designed for graduates from a wide range of disciplines, our intensive accelerated LLB programme offers you the possibility to fast track your studies and study for a qualifying law degree in just 2 years. When you graduate, youll be ready to train to become a solicitor or barrister, as our degrees are recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board.<br/><br/>Over the course of this programme, youll become proficient in all the subjects required for a qualifying law degree and have the opportunity to develop an area of interest through extended study for your dissertation.<br/><br/>Our accelerated LLB programme will give you in-depth legal knowledge together with strong critical thinking and communication skills. As you would expect from a Russell Group university, youll be taught by active researchers who bring the latest legal developments to the curriculum.<br/><br/>Our unique employability skills programme will ensure you consolidate what you learn through exceptional work experience and networking opportunities. As part of your degree you can experience law in action by applying to shadow a senior member of the judiciary in the High Court or Court of Appeal. Work alongside legal professionals to advise students at the Law Clinic in housing, business and family law. <br/><br/>Youll also have the opportunity to engage with our academic research groups, practive advocacy and presentation skills in our purpose-built moot room, take part in a range of competitions to enhance your skills, and or engage in interdisciplinary study by taking modules from across the University. You can forge even stronger links within our friendly community by joining a student-run society such as the Law Society, Inns of Court Society, Mooting Society, Lawyers without Borders and the Canadian Law Society. <br/><br/>You will have access to excellent learning facilities to support your studies. These include superb library resources encompassing comprehensive collections in all the main subject areas such as contract law, property law, maritime law, criminal justice and public law.