The LLB Hons Senior Status programme is a two-year Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) designed for students who already hold an undergraduate degree in another discipline. The first intake of students started on the LLB Hons Senior Status programme in September 2015 and the Senior Status programme aims to build on the success of our well-established LLB Hons Law programme. The LLB Hons Senior Status programme allows for a more in-depth study of the law and the theoretical principles that underlie it than a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) - the LLB Hons Senior Status programme would therefore suit someone with a real interest in law, who wishes to study the academic principles as well as the practical application of the law. The programme provides a sound academic education in law. It combines the acquisition of knowledge of substantive law with the development of wider transferable skills. Wherever possible, it seeks to place law in the wider context of social, political, moral and economic issues. There is a focus on employability throughout the programme and the School of Law has good links with a number of employers in London, including law firms, barristers' chambers and financial institutions. Over the years we have hosted a number of guest speakers and various opportunities may be available for LLB students to apply for selection for placements, internships and mentoring schemes with a variety of employers in the legal and regulatory sectors*. There is also the opportunity for LLB students to apply to be selected to undertake pro bono work advising real clients on real legal issues in our award-winning Legal Advice Centre, under the supervision of qualified practitioners. The school has a tradition of extracurricular activities, including a student-run Law Society. LLB students can apply to be selected to join our Innocence Project, our client interviewing team or our mooting team in order to further their skills and experience*. Our LLB Hons Law students were finalists in the OUP and BPP National Mooting Competition 2014-15. (Mooting is arguing a hypothetical case in a court setting.)

This degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board as exempting students from the academic stage of study. Successful completion of the degree will allow graduates to go on to undertake the further training required in order to qualify to practise, in England and Wales, as a solicitor or a barrister. It may also assist you to gain employment in a variety of other areas.