LL.B. Law with History

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of both law and history, equipping students with the skills and knowledge required to excel in a variety of legal fields. The Law component covers core areas of English law, including Contract Law, Criminal Law and Procedure, and Tort Law. The History component explores key historical events and their impact on modern society, from ancient civilizations to contemporary issues. This unique combination of subjects prepares students for a wide range of career paths, including legal practice, academia, journalism, and more.

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Students have the opportunity to participate in mooting competitions, where they can practice their advocacy skills in a simulated courtroom environment. The course also includes a work placement module, allowing students to gain valuable practical experience in the legal sector. Graduates of this program are well-prepared for entry into the legal profession or further study at the Bar.

Discover the Unique Combination of Law and History at Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and innovative teaching methods. The university's location in Canterbury, a historic city with strong legal roots, provides students with access to a rich cultural heritage and numerous opportunities for practical learning experiences. The campus is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including a dedicated law library and mooting court, ensuring that students have everything they need to succeed.

Study Law with History and join a challenging, vibrant, and friendly community, led by an experienced team of academics, practitioners, solicitors, barristers, and international lawyers.

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.

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 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.

To further your personal development, our staff will help you obtain work-based learning in your own time. Through our extensive links with local firms of solicitors, the local courts, Citizens Advice, and our CLOCK community outreach project, you can develop valuable employability skills and have the opportunity to network with local lawyers and judges.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.