LLB Law and Legal Practice

The LLB Law and Legal Practice course at Birkbeck University of London is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal system in England and Wales. The course covers a wide range of topics, including contract law, tort law, criminal law, and constitutional law. Students will also learn about the legal profession and the practical skills required for legal practice. This course is ideal for those who want to pursue a career in law or wish to gain a deeper understanding of the legal system.

Additional Information

Students have access to Birkbeck's state-of-the-art facilities, including a moot courtroom and a dedicated law library. The course is taught by experienced academics and practitioners in the field, providing students with practical insights into the legal profession. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in mock trials and other practical exercises to develop their advocacy skills.

Why Study Law at Birkbeck University of London?

Birkbeck University of London is a world-renowned institution for legal studies, offering a diverse range of courses and research opportunities. Located in the heart of London, students have access to a wealth of legal resources and opportunities for networking with leading professionals in the field. Birkbeck's commitment to excellence in legal education ensures that graduates are well-prepared for their future careers.

The LLB Law and Legal Practice offers you an opportunity to graduate with a set of legal skills and competencies relevant to the pursuit of legal practical qualifications. You will be taught by leading scholars as well as expert legal practitioners. You will be examined in oral and written forms of advocacy and reflectively engage with what it means to advocate on behalf of a client.  Your studies will be organized around skills-oriented courses relevant to the legal profession, including but not limited to:

• evidence

• legal argument and language in the law

• mooting and trial skills

• transformative lawyering.

You may find graduates from our law and human rights degree progressing in the following kinds of roles:

• barristers

• solicitors

• paralegals

• advocates

• policy researchers

A law degree from Birkbeck also provides you with a broad range of transferable skills and knowledge and understanding of the English legal system that may be relevant within a diverse range of other jobs and roles.

We offer a comprehensive Careers Service - Birkbeck Futures - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond.  At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education, and future ambitions.

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.