Law underpins our society. A law degree gives you a unique insight into everything, from the economy to the criminal justice system. And it gives you a huge range of skills that will last you throughout your career.

The LLB (Hons) is your passport to a rewarding future – whether you have ambitions to be a solicitor, barrister, academic researcher, or a business person.

Discover your niche

We cover all the subjects you need to know; tort, contract, criminal law and property law – you’ll get a thorough grounding in the essentials.

And, thanks to our teaching team’s wide range of specialisms, from families to sports, we offer exciting optional units beyond the core curriculum. Interested in gender issues? We have one of the leading experts on trans rights, Professor Stephen Whittle OBE.

Practise your skills

Mooting is a key part of any legal education. Our mock courtroom is the perfect place to brush up on your performance. You’ll have classes and extra-curricular activities there, and you can even use it for your final year project.

Ready to test yourself in the real world? You can work with a qualified solicitor offering pro bono work to local people. You might join the Business Law Café offering advice to local SMEs, or maybe you’ll help a disadvantaged person with legal advice they wouldn’t normally be able to afford.

Placement options

As part of our full-time LLB degree, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for a work placement year. It’s a chance to apply the academic knowledge you’ve learned in the classroom to a real, professional workplace, while getting the industry experience that will show potential employers that you’re ready to get to work after you’ve graduated.

Our placements team will be ready to help, but it’s your responsibility to be proactive and apply for opportunities. And, because the placement jobs market is so competitive, we recommend that you start researching companies and opportunities during your first year, so you’re ready to start applying when your second year kicks off.

Throughout the course, you’ll hear from top legal minds. They’ll give you insight into the profession, as well as inspiration about areas you could work in. 

We organise regular events where you can network with firms and chambers. You might even get the chance to learn from a professional mentor who will guide you as you begin your journey into the legal profession.

Of course, you’ll still have plenty of options if you decide a legal career isn’t the right path. We have graduates working at the UN, EU, NHS and Civil Service. Your skills will be useful in any sector, from finance and education to retail and local government.