LL.B. Law with Foundation Year

The LL.B. Law with Foundation Year program at Canterbury Christ Church University is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in law. The foundation year provides a solid grounding in the core subjects of law, including contract law, tort law, criminal law and procedure, and constitutional law. Students will also have the opportunity to explore specialized areas of law, such as business law, intellectual property law, and international law. The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, and workshops, and students will be assessed through a combination of written exams and coursework. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students can progress to the final year of the LL.B. program, where they will have the opportunity to specialize in areas such as corporate law, employment law, and human rights law.

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The Canterbury Christ Church University campus is located in the historic city of Canterbury, within easy reach of London and other major cities. The university has a strong reputation for its teaching excellence and research in the field of law. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including a moot courtroom and a legal advice clinic. The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to succeed in a wide range of legal careers.

Unlock Your Potential at Canterbury Christ Church University - A Leading Institution for Legal Education

Canterbury Christ Church University offers a unique learning environment that combines academic rigor with practical experience. The university's location in Canterbury provides easy access to London and other major cities, offering students a wealth of opportunities for internships, networking, and career advancement. The university's strong reputation for teaching excellence and research in the field of law ensures that students receive a high-quality education that prepares them for successful careers in law.

Your Law 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 a theoretical and practical experience.

We are one of only a few universities across the country which offers a dual qualification: an LLB and Membership of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (provided you choose specific module options), which means you graduate with a GradNALP in addition to your LLB enjoying Paralegal status.

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 Medication 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 at 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. This qualification can also be used to progress on to postgraduate studies in law, such as an LLM, or in related areas such as management, marketing, and accountancy.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.