Law, BA (Hons)

OverviewWhy study law with usYou will learn the principles of the English legal system, and gain reflection through social, political, economic, ethical and historical perspectives. You will also build a range of transferable skills, including abstract thinking and problem solving, that will allow you to prepare practically as well as academically for a successful legal career.In light of COVID19 and the need to prioritise a safe academic community, we shall be offering a blended learning model that will involve online teaching and learning delivered by our expert academics, until it is safe to start face-to-face teaching. All such decisions will be made in line with Government advice.Build your hands-on experience while developing your legal skillsAfter you have completed your year one modules, you will have the option to transfer to year two of the LLB, which, on completion will lead to the academic and vocational training required to become a fully qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales.You will have use of original council chambers in Hendon Town Hall, featuring a judge's bench and public gallery for mooting and lectures.Work-based and skills-based modules will allow you to gain practical, hands-on experience, and employability skills in both legal and non-legal environments.You will get plenty of support from tutors, including highly trained solicitors and barristers who bring vast experience in a variety of legal settings to help shape your studies and enhance your areas of interest and expertise.Get the support you need to succeedOur personalised approach gives you the support you need to succeed as a student. While you are an undergraduate or foundation year student, you’ll have a Personal Tutor directly related to your course. If you need support with academic writing, numeracy and library skills, then we will be sure to provide it. Our Student Learning and Graduate Academic Assistants have studied your subject and can support you based on their own experience.Highly valued by employers, a BA in law is transferable to a wide range of sectors, which can lead to exciting career opportunities in government, politics, the civil service, business, and management. Our graduates now work for a wide range of prestigious legal and non-legal organisations and, in addition, if your ambition is to pursue a career as a lawyer or a barrister, you will have the option to take a Graduate Diploma in Law (CPE).