Law in Practice with International Relations, LLB (Hons)

Our LLB Law in Practice with International Relations programme integrates core legal studies with an exploration of international dynamics, including globalisation, politics, and conflict resolution, alongside a paid year-long internship in a legal setting.The curriculum provides a solid foundation in essential law areas such as Public Law, Contract Law, and Tort, with over 40 optional modules available in later years. It prepares students for the Solicitors Qualifying Exams or Bar training, emphasising skills like advocacy and negotiation. Swansea University's Law School offers top facilities, including a Law Clinic and mock courtrooms, and ranks 12th in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2024). With excellent employability support, 90% of graduates secure work or further study within 15 months (HESA 2023). Assessment includes exams, essays, and practical tasks like client advice letters.

"Years 1 and 2 consist of the core areas of a law degree, with the option to select some of your own modules in year 2. Compulsory modules are studied by all students on the programme, meaning you are automatically enrolled. Examples of compulsory modules include: • Public Law • Law of Tort • Contract Law • Legal System and Skills Year 3 (Level S) will be spent at a paid internship in a legal setting. You will take the internship module (LA-S000) and be assessed throughout the year and receive an overall module mark with feedback for each element. If the mark attained for your placement year (Level S) is not to your advantage (i.e. does not improve your overall weighted average) then it will not be counted towards your overall degree classification. Year 4 consists entirely of optional modules allowing you to shape your own learning, with over thirty to choose from. Examples of optional modules in recent years have included: • Advocacy • Criminal Evidence • Cyber Crime • Environmental Law • Human Rights Law • International Law • Media Law • Medical Law • Sports Law • World Trade Law"