Law in Practice, LLB (Hons), with industry placement

Course summary

Our new law degree is designed for people with busy lives who are looking to combine work or other responsibilities with studying for a degree.The LLB in Practice offers a range of legal knowledge, including contract law, criminal law, public law and human rights law, plus essential skills for the workplace. It covers the essential areas of legal knowledge such as English Legal System and Legal Skills; Criminal and Civil Procedure in Practice; Professional Ethics and Conduct; and Advocacy and Mooting.This law course is part of our new 'Elevate' portfolio and has been designed with flexibility in mind. Classes take place on campus one day per week, with additional learning and support provided online. You can begin the course in January or September.Skills development is provided at each stage of the course to help you to develop your employability and technical legal skills. The course also has an optional sandwich year between your second and third years, where you can take an extensive work placement or study abroad. This helps you gain valuable transferable skills that employers are looking for, such as versatility, languages, and workplace experience.What you should know about this course

• Develop a range of legal, practical and academic skills, including oral communication through mooting, legal analysis. and giving advice in a professional setting (moot room).

• Studying our degree will also mean you are prepared in part for the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) for anyone who wants to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales.

• Apply to assist volunteer lawyers on real cases at the university’s Legal Advice Centre or apply to assist with the Innocence Project London.

• The academic calendar is flexible (one day per week on-campus) for people who have busy personal and/or professional lives.

• Our links with employers in London, through our Law Advisory Forum, include law firms, barristers’ chambers and financial institutions.

All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.