Northumbria University’s Law LLB Degree (Hons) is designed for those looking for a stimulating and engaging law degree. The course provides a thorough grounding in legal principles, preparing you to undertake the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). The LLB also includes the study of the 7 foundations of legal knowledge which are required to make this a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) for those intending to pursue a career as a barrister. The foundation subjects are Public Law (Constitutional and Administrative Law), Law of Contract, Crime, Equity and Trusts, EU, Land and Tort. In addition, you will be able choose from a range of specialist options.

All Northumbria law undergraduate students start on the Law (LLB (Hons)) pathway which then provides you with a wide range of programme route choices. You can select your preferred programme route at the end of your second year of study. The route choices available to you at the end of year 2 are: 

• The 3 year LLB (Hons) route. Students graduating from this route will do so with a qualifying law degree making them eligible to undertake a Legal Practice Course (LPC) or Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC). The LLB (Hons) route is also available as a 4-year programme in which students can choose to take a placement or study abroad year.
• M Law Exempting route. The M Law (Exempting) programme route is designed for students who intend to pursue a career as a solicitor. This integrated Master of Law programme allows you to combine your LLB (Hons) degree which provides an advanced preparation for the SQE. 
• The M Law Exempting (Bar Course) route. The M Law Exempting (Bar Course) programme route is designed for students who intend to pursue a career as a barrister. This integrated Master of Law programme allows you to combine a qualifying law degree with an integrated master’s degree award and an exemption from the Bar Course. Entry on to the M Law Exempting (Bar Course) route is by application to transfer from LLB to M Law during year 2 of the LLB programme and is contingent on several requirements including successful completion of the BCAT aptitude test and admission in to one of the four Inns of Court.

Each Law route will offer you with the opportunity to engage with our award-winning Student Law Office and to learn from a broad range of professionally qualified and research engaged academic staff. 

An undergraduate law degree is valuable, whether you want to become a lawyer or to choose a different career path and the flexible nature of our programme routes mean you don’t need to make these decisions immediately. Northumbria University’s LLB and M Law graduates have secured successful careers across the legal sector as well as in various other areas including finance, business and management. 

Study abroad or work placement opportunities on this course also offer professional experience and industry contacts, further enhancing your career prospects. The availability of study abroad or work placements may depend on the route of the programme that you choose to undertake.  

A law degree opens the door to a wealth of professional career opportunities. The course will provide you with a thorough grounding knowledge, so you are prepared to undertake the Solicitors Qualifying Examination, progress onto further study or choose a different career path entirely. To enhance your employability, you’ll have regular support from our CareersService, which can assist you to identify your goals and plans.

You can undertake an optional year or semester study abroad, or work placement which will further enhance your prospects. The Student Employability Centre supports your career by promoting volunteering opportunities, placements and overseas study.

We have a range of projects which are sponsored by law firms, giving you the chance to work on live projects and network with legal professionals.

The course provides a platform to an extensive range of professional careers and graduate level roles. Our range of optional modules allows you to develop areas of specialism tailored to your career aspirations.

Graduates of this course can choose to enter the legal profession and are also able to work in a variety of other sectors including banking, finance and tax advice, legal publishing, central and local government, journalism and personnel work.