Law LLB (Hons)

**Why choose this course**<br/>• The University of Surrey provides a supportive, single campus environment for you to immerse yourself in the study of law. <br/><br/>• The School of Law has a close-knit sense of community that schools on larger campuses struggle to match. <br/><br/>• Together with our active and enthusiastic student cohort, we have created one of the most vibrant and stimulating law schools in the country. <br/><br/>• You’ll have the option to take one of our award-winning Professional Training placements that will prepare you for work in industry. <br/><br/>• We offer our own Professional Legal Practice (SQE Pathway) LLM so you can apply to stay at Surrey for your masters and benefit from the familiar teaching environment.<br/><br/>**What you will study**<br/>On our LLB Law course, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the main areas of legal knowledge, including law as it regulates <br/><br/>• The functions of the state (public law and criminal law) .<br/><br/>• Relations between private individuals (contract law and tort law). <br/><br/>• The ownership and control of land and other property (land law, and equity and trusts). <br/><br/>In addition to these core subjects, after the first year you will have the option to study a range of topics with experts in their fields, including environmental law, international humanitarian law, medical law, and tax law, among many others. <br/><br/>You will learn how to debate the law, to analyse its application to given situations and to apply your legal understanding in a national or international context. Further opportunities to develop your professional skills are provided through a series of extracurricular activities focusing on client interviewing, negotiation and mooting.