LLB (Hons) Law
Overview
On the case
We have over 30 years of experience training lawyers. And it shows: our Law courses are top 5 for academic support, learning opportunities, student voice and teaching in London (National Student Survey 2019). Our professionally accredited LLB Law course will give you a basic grounding across all major issues concerning the law and litigation, and is the first step to becoming a solicitor, barrister or legal executive.
Why Law at LSBU?
- Happy students: 1st overall in Law for satisfaction with teaching among London universities (Guardian University League Tables 2020) with an energetic Student Law Society that arranges talks, visits and competitions.
- Ranked 4th overall for Law in London (Sunday Times League Tables 2019).
- Expert academics – our teachers are qualified solicitors and barristers, passing on their insights, real-world case expertise and passion for law.
- Outstanding facilities – we’ll equip you with an iPad or tablet, complete online support and access to a personal law e-library worth £6000.
- Work experience – you could volunteer at the County Court Help Desk, with local law firms, or be a Legal Adviser at LSBU’s free drop-in Legal Advice Clinic.
- Alternative route – we’re the only university in London to offer qualification as a legal executive via the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) modules on the LLB. Complete the necessary options and you’ll be eligible to become a graduate member of the CILEx.
- Joint 1st for career prospects in Law amongst UK universities (Guardian University League Tables 2020).
Modules
The LLB (Hons) Law degree is structured around three themes. Year 1 focuses on building core legal skills; Year 2 focuses on employability; and Year 3 focuses on independent learning (project work). Methods of assessment for course overall: 24% coursework.
Year 1
Semester 1
- Legal skills, legal study, legal system (including foundation)
- Foundations of Public law
- Introduction to contract and tort
Semester 2
- Introduction to Public and EU law
- Contract law
- Tort law
Year 2
Semester 1
- Working in the law (including foundation)
- Criminal law 1
- EU rights
Semester 2
- Criminal law and the law of criminal evidence
- Property, equity and trusts 1
Plus one option from the below for semester 2 (please note that although most optional modules run, we do not guarantee to run every module each year):
- Alternative dispute resolution: theory and practice
- Consumer protection and the law
- Comparative law – legal traditions of the world
- Gender, justice and the law
- Jurisprudence, law and politics
- Medical law and ethics
- Regulatory principles of entertainment and media law
Year 3
Semester 1
- Property, equity and trusts 2
Semester 2
- Land law
Either semester 1 or 2
- Project (this is a compulsory module which students can choose to complete in either semester 1 or 2)
Plus three optional modules (please note students must complete three modules per semester. Although most optional modules run, we do not guarantee to run every module each year):
Semester 1 options
- Analysis of evidence and proof: The Science of Proof
- Business law
- Civil rights and the individual
- Company law
- Criminal litigation in context
- Entertainment and media law
- Law in relation to children
- Mediation and negotiation skills
Semester 2 options
- Law and technology
- Civil litigation
- Civil rights and the state
- Employment law
- EU criminal and migration law
- European human rights
- International protection of human rights
- Relationships and their financial consequences
- Sports law
PT = four modules a year for four years, and two modules in Year 5.
Assessment
Modules are assessed by coursework, oral presentation, multiple choice tests, case notes, essays and examinations
Entry requirements
Entry
- A Level ABB or:
- BTEC National Diploma DDM or:
- Access to HE Diploma with 33D 3M 9P or:
- Equivalent Level 3 qualifications worth 128 UCAS points
- Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English, or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).
- We welcome qualifications from around the world. English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.0 or Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C.
Work experience in a Law firm prior to enrolment is not required. However if you can secure any, it will provide a good entry point and start your self-development connected to Law