Law LLB (Hons)

Be part of a dynamic, skills-focused undergraduate course that sets you up for success in your future legal career. The development of your professional skills is embedded into the course and you will become proficient in skills such as client interviewing and note-taking, mooting in a mock trial, researching legal topics, negotiating and cross examining a witness. Winchester has strong links with law firms in the region and provides opportunities for networking. <br/><br/>**Course Highlights**<br/><br/><br/>- Develop your professional skills with real clients in our Legal Advice Centre.<br/><br/><br/>- Practical assessments help you develop real-world skills such as mooting and negotiation.<br/><br/><br/>- Gain an impressive range of additional transferable skills that will prepare you for future employment in both legal and non-legal environments.<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from rewarding discussions and debates in seminars, allowing for closer interaction with our expert staff.<br/><br/><br/>- This course provides an ideal foundation if you plan to go on to study for the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations 1 and 2.<br/><br/><br/>- It covers all the Foundations of Legal Knowledge subjects required by the Bar Standards Board.<br/><br/><br/>**Learning Style**<br/><br/>You are taught primarily through a combination of lectures and seminars, allowing opportunities to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in groups. You are encouraged to access academic support from staff within the course team and the wide range of services available to you within the University. Over the duration of your course, you will be expected to develop independent and critical learning, progressively building confidence and expertise through independent and collaborative research, problem-solving, and analysis with the support of staff.<br/><br/>**Facilities**<br/><br/>As a law student at Winchester, you will have the chance to get involved in our University Legal Advice Centre. After relevant training, you will be able to help qualified lawyers in our pro bono Family Law appointments. All legal advice will be given by the lawyers, and you will have an important practical role in assisting the lawyer, for example, by meeting real clients and sitting in on and making notes of client interviews.<br/><br/>**Our Connections**<br/><br/>Winchester has historical links with law firms in the region. The Legal Advice Centre project provides opportunities for you to gain real-world experience and client contact to complement your academic learning. This will also allow for building contacts with local lawyers and other legal professionals. The University has historically linked with Dutton Gregory on the Legal Advice Centre project.