Students who choose to take this qualifying law degree cover the foundations of English law and can specialise in areas of the subject according to their own interests. The LLB Law is an excellent programme that meets the demand from highly qualified students who wish to study law as an academic discipline, irrespective of whether they wish to pursue a career in legal practice. In addition to the study of the foundation subjects of English law, this programme allows allow you to specialise in areas of law according to your own interests and future career plans. As part of the LLB degree, you will devote most, if not all, of your time to the study of law. Students may apply at the beginning of year two to be transferred to one of the school's four-year degree courses, which incorporate a year abroad studying the law of that country. Successful students can choose between America, Australia, Canada, Europe, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Singapore. However, this is highly competitive and transfer should not be assumed. For those intending to follow a legal career, the grounding in different legal systems will prove very attractive to employers and, in particular, the leading international firms of solicitors.

Upon completing this course, you will have a thorough knowledge of English law and an in-depth understanding of the areas you chose to specialise in. You will have completed the academic stage of training required for a career in law and will have also developed transferable skills suitable for a range of careers, including communication skills, and the ability to think critically and analytically, to conduct independent research and to work in groups.