Law, LLB (Hons), with industry placement

Course summary

Reasons to choose Kingston

• This course is accredited as a Qualifying Law Degree by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).

• For qualification as a solicitor, the course provides preparation for much of the Functioning Legal Knowledge requirements for Part 1 of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination.

• Law at Kingston University is ranked in the top three in London for six out of seven of the NSS 2024 themes, including number one for Student Voice and Organisation and Management.

• There are a range of extracurricular activities available, from court visits in Central London to national and international law competitions. You can also take part in our annual Law Fair and Human Rights Festival.

• We invite guest speakers from industry, our alumni and academic experts to share their experiences, which often leads to internships with prestigious organisations such as SecurityWomen and the Minority Rights Group International.

• Our commitment to high quality teaching has been recognised with a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold rating. The University has received an overall rating of Gold, as well as securing a Gold award in the framework's two new student experience and student outcomes categories.

About this courseIf you’re considering a legal career, this course is ideal. You’ll gain an understanding of the English legal system and graduate with the legal knowledge, skills and experience valued by employers. Even if you’re not considering a career in the legal profession, a law degree develops critical thinking, logical analysis, the power of argument, and effective oral and written communication skills.Over the course of this degree, you may lead mock trials and cross-examine forensic experts and witnesses in court. You might work in our Legal Advice Centre, giving legal advice in domestic and consumer disputes, or you might participate in one of our international mooting or client interviewing competitions.You’ll graduate with legal knowledge, applied skills, and work experience that is highly valued by employers. This degree offers the opportunity to do internships during the degree, a sandwich placement or study abroad as an additional year. Future Skills Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability. As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge. At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it.Career opportunitiesMany graduates become solicitors or barristers. Other graduates work in law-related positions within business, government and non-profit organisations. Some also progress to study at masters level.

Modules

Example modules

• Criminal Law

• Employment Law

• Intellectual Property Law

For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.

Assessment method

Assessment typically comprises exams (e.g. test or exam), practical assessments (e.g. presentations, performance) and coursework (e.g. essays, reports, self-assessment, portfolios, dissertation).

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Example modules

• Criminal Law

• Employment Law

• Intellectual Property Law

For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.