LL.B. Law with Finance with Foundation Year

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of both law and finance, equipping students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in either legal or financial careers. The foundation year provides a solid grounding in key subjects such as business, economics, and accounting, before progressing onto the LL.B. program. Students will learn about various areas of law, including criminal law, contract law, tort law, and administrative law, while also developing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The course also covers topics in finance, such as investment analysis, financial markets, and risk management, providing students with a broad understanding of the legal and financial systems that underpin modern society. Throughout the course, students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including the university's Legal Advice Clinic and the Financial Services Innovation Lab.

Additional Information

Students who successfully complete this course are exempt from taking the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) or the Common Professional Examination (CPE) if they wish to pursue a career in law. The course is also suitable for those interested in pursuing a career in finance, but who do not have a background in the subject. Canterbury Christ Church University has a strong reputation for providing high-quality legal education and is recognized by the Professional Statutory Bodies (PSB) as a Approved Centre for the Legal Practice Course.

Experience the Best of Both Worlds at Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University offers a unique blend of academic rigor and practical application, providing students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in their chosen career. The university's location in Canterbury, a historic and culturally rich city, provides students with access to a wide range of legal and financial institutions, offering valuable opportunities for networking and experiential learning.

In this course, you will join a challenging, vibrant, and friendly community, led by an experienced team of academics and practitioners, including solicitors, barristers, and international lawyers. The foundation year helps you develop the study skills and self-confidence needed for higher education.

Your degree will enable you to progress to the vocational stage of lawyer’s training, to qualify as either a solicitor or barrister. This original and innovative course has been designed in consultation with senior managers to give you both theoretical and practical experience.

As part of your degree, you will have the option to get involved with practical justice including opportunities to shadow a local judge and experience live mediations from our in-house Mediation Clinic. Through our strong links with the local community, Citizens Advice, and local courts, you will have the opportunity to act as a Community Legal Companion for unrepresented parties in court. This is an excellent opportunity for you to gain hands-on work experience in a legal setting.

In addition to all our LLB degrees being Qualifying Law Degrees, we have designed our degrees in consultation with external stakeholders, such as local law practitioners as well as a range of local organizations. This ensures we help you to develop the skills which are highly valued by employers, with examples including written and verbal communication, initiative, time management, flexibility, and teamwork. Many graduates use these skills to become a barrister or solicitors, but others establish careers in education, public services, HRM, management, paralegals, chartered secretaries, or in financial services.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.