LLB Law

The LLB Law program at Birkbeck University of London is a comprehensive and challenging course that provides students with a deep understanding of the legal system and its various branches. The course covers a wide range of topics, including contract law, tort law, property law, constitutional law, and criminal law, among others. Students will learn how to analyze complex legal problems, think critically about legal issues, and develop strong written and verbal communication skills. The program is designed for students who want to pursue a career in law, either in the UK or abroad, and provides a solid foundation for further study at the LLM level.

Additional Information

The LLB Law program at Birkbeck University of London is known for its rigorous academic standards and distinguished faculty. The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, and small group discussions, allowing students to engage with the material and ask questions in a supportive environment. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including the Birkbeck Law Library, which contains an extensive collection of legal materials and resources. The program also offers opportunities for work experience and internships, providing students with valuable practical skills and networking opportunities.

Join Birkbeck University of London for an unparalleled legal education that combines academic rigor, practical experience, and a commitment to social justice.

Birkbeck University of London is an ideal choice for students pursuing an LLB in Law due to its reputation for academic excellence and its location in the heart of London. The university offers a diverse range of legal courses, taught by experts in their field, and provides students with access to a vibrant legal community. Birkbeck's strong research focus means that students will be learning from cutting-edge scholarship, and the university's commitment to social justice and human rights ensures that students are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to make a positive impact in the world.

Birkbeck’s Law LLB teaches you the foundational areas of law required by the legal profession and provides you with the key skills and knowledge to move towards successfully qualifying as a lawyer. You will gain highly transferable legal skills that are also valuable in other careers beyond the legal sector.

On our LLB Law, you will develop a sound knowledge and understanding of law across a range of foundational and specialist subjects. You will also learn to identify the political, economic, commercial, social, and cultural factors that inform how we understand the law and the problems, tensions, and contradictions within certain legal theories and doctrines.

Upon graduating, you will be ready to:

• prepare for the Solicitors’ Qualifying Exam (SQE)

• apply for a place on the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC), or

• pursue a range of other careers.

Graduates can pursue career paths in the legal profession, human resources, or local government. Possible professions include:

• barrister

• solicitor

• chartered legal executive

• human resources officer.

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UCAS TARIFF POINTS

96-120 points (e.g. A-levels CCC-BBB)

The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.