LLB Senior Status

Our LLB (Hons) Senior Status degree has been designed specifically for graduates who wish to convert to the study of law. It's for those who wish to convert to the study of law but want to study over a two-year period. Students will study the foundation subjects but have the benefit of being able to select 4 law option subjects so as to enhance career development prospects. For overseas students, this degree may also allow you exemptions in your home jurisdiction (interested applicants must check any possible exemptions with their home jurisdiction prior to undertaking the course). In the 2021 National Student Survey, the University of Law has been ranked first amongst universities in England for the category of 'teaching on my course'. We have an overall 5 Stars rating from QS World University Rankings and 5 stars in Teaching, Employability, Online Learning, Academic Development and Inclusiveness.

JD Canadian Pathway: If you’re interested in practising law in Canada or a Canadian university graduate, this course has a Canadian pathway offering modules in Canadian Law that will help prepare you for the Canadian NCA (National Committee on Accreditation) exams.* The law modules are ‘Foundations of Canadian Law’ and ‘Canadian Constitutional Law’ and are available at the London Bloomsbury campus only. ‘Foundations of Canadian Law’ will give you a sound knowledge of the history, principles and main sources of the Canadian legal system, while the ‘Canadian Constitutional Law’ module concerns the history of Canadian Constitutional law and basic constitutional principles. In order to take the JD Canadian pathway, select the optional Canadian modules during your studies.

*Important Notice: You are advised to make your own enquiries with any professional bodies to which you may seek admission, to determine whether you will meet all their requirements, including academic, character and suitability requirements. The University cannot be held responsible for any decisions subsequently taken by a professional body concerning these requirements.

LLB Law Senior Status

The LLB (Hons) Law Senior Status is a specifically designed degree for students who already hold an undergraduate degree and want to convert to law study over a two year period. You can study all the necessary modules for a law degree while enjoying the flexibility of being able to select three LLB course options to suit areas that interest you. Studying our degree will also mean you are prepared in part for the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE 1) or to progress onto our Bar Practice Course (if you wish to qualify as a barrister).

1st for Overall Student Satisfaction

We have been ranked first amongst universities for overall student satisfaction in England in the 2020 National Student Survey.

Canadian Law

Our LLB Senior Status degree features an optional Canadian Law module:, ‘Foundations of Canadian Law’ and ‘Canadian Constitutional Law’.

Our Tutors

Over 90% of our excellent tutors are qualified lawyers with real-life experience in practice allowing students to learn in a realistic, professional and contemporary context.

Course Details

Full-time two year LLB Senior Status

Our LLB (Hons) Senior Status degree is a two year LLB programme specifically designed for students who already hold a degree. In addition to gaining a Qualifying Law Degree in just two years, the programme offers you the additional flexibility of being able to select three LLB course options in your second year.

This degree is taught by the same experienced, professional tutors as our standard three year LLB, using the same high-quality teaching methods. The course combines academic rigour with practical legal skills, providing you with the essential groundwork of your legal education while you study with other students in a professional business-like environment.

The Senior Status degree is a particularly good choice for overseas students because you may benefit from some exemptions in your home jurisdiction – a good example of this is the Canadian Law modules available as electives in your second year. We recommend that you check any possible exemptions within your home jurisdiction prior to undertaking the course.

When you study the LLB Senior Status with us you receive:

• The highest standard of teaching from experienced professionals
• Small class sizes
• A variety of specialist modules to enhance employment prospects

On successfully completing the course you will be all set to kick start your postgraduate study to become a qualified lawyer.

Canadian Juris Doctor Pathway

If you study this course at our London Bloomsbury campus you can choose our Canadian law modules, preparing you for qualification and practice in Canada.

Course Structure

Year 1: 31 study weeks

Semester 1

• Common-Law Method and Ethics
• Contract Law
• The Law of Tort

Semester 2

Compulsory modules include:

• Criminal Law
• Public Law

Choose one*:

• Business Law 1
• European Union Law

*All options are indicative and subject to availability.

Year 2: 30 study weeks

Semester 1

Compulsory modules include:

• Equity and Trusts
• Land Law

Choose one*:

• Business Law 2
• Civil Dispute Resolution
• Graduate and Employability Skills
• International Commercial Law
• Mental Health and Mental Capacity Law

Semester 2

Choose three*:

• Business Law 2
• Canadian Constitutional Law (London only)
• Civil Dispute Resolution
• Criminal Litigation and Evidence
• Employment Law
• Family Law
• Foundations of Canadian Law (London only)
• Graduate and Employability Skills
• Human Rights Law
• International Commercial Law
• Legal Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Legal Technology
• Real Estate
• Research Project (double module)
• Wills and Succession

*All options are indicative and subject to availability.

Assessment

At the end of each semester, you’ll get a week for revision before two weeks of assessments.

• Exams: Two hours, ten multiple-choice questions and two long-form questions
• Coursework: Essay, project report or portfolio
• Oral presentation

We run mock assessments to allow you to practise before too.

Course Requirements

• Applicants must possess a 2:2 or above from an undergraduate degree in any discipline.
• Students who will be under the age of 18 but no younger than 17 at the commencement of the course are permitted.
• International applicants: must have an English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.

Fees

• September 2022 fees: UK: £9,250 per year. International: £14,750 per year (London).
• Fees are locked for future study years i.e. the student will pay the same price each year.
• Please note: as this course can only be taken by those already possessing an undergraduate degree, it is not eligible for an undergraduate student loan.

How to Apply

• Apply Direct.
• Applications for all our undergraduate courses are open. You don't need to apply through UCAS to study one of our online courses.

Fees

Sep 2024 fees

• UK - £9,250 per annum
• International - £17,550 per annum (London), £16,700 (non-London)
• Fees are locked for future study years i.e, the student will pay the same price each year.

The University of Law has campuses in London, Birmingham, Bristol, Chester, Guildford, Leeds, Manchester and Nottingham, as well as our GDL and LPC courses being taught in the University of Exeter, the University of Reading and the University of Liverpool, and our LPC course also being taught at the University of East Anglia from September 2019. Previously The College of Law, we were granted university status in November 2012. Our Business School operates out of The University of Law campuses in London Bloomsbury, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester.

What really sets us apart from other universities is our belief that our students should learn in a realistic, professional and contemporary context. We focus on practice-based training and give students access to our extensive careers service and jobs vacancy database as soon as they accept a place with us. Through our pro bono programme, law students can hone their skills by working on real cases before they graduate.

Multiple campuses across the UK:

With campuses based in eight of the UK’s most vibrant and interesting cities, The University of Law offers a diverse choice of locations to study in. All are close to thriving commercial centres, law firms and transport links. We also offer various courses online.

For undergraduate Law, Policing and Criminology courses: you can choose from up to eight campuses in eight cities across the UK. We also have our unique switching facility* which allows undergraduate LLB students to choose to study at one, two or more campuses to sample life in different cities during their studies (*T&Cs apply). Courses available vary by campus location.

Innovative Teaching:

We specialise in teaching and focus our energy on developing innovative, highly effective teaching and learning methods that equip students for their professional careers. We have more than 250 qualified and experienced solicitors, barristers and judges as our tutors, enabling us to help you develop the practical skills that can make all the difference when starting your career in law.

Careers and Employability:

We have one of the largest legal careers and employability services in the UK, with a team of over 30 experts.

The University of Law’s dedicated Employability Service gives students access to work experience and pro bono opportunities and legal vacancies as soon as they accept their place. The result is excellent employability statistics:

• 92% of our full-time UK LLB students graduating in 2017 secured employment or further study within six months of successfully completing their course.

Supportive Environment:

We aim to support more students from across a variety of backgrounds than ever before to achieve their career ambitions, which is why we offer a comprehensive range of scholarships and law bursary schemes, including law work experience opportunities, with a substantial fund available across our courses.

All students are given the opportunity to take full advantage of our facilities and services.

The Disability Support Service is dedicated to managing any requirements you may have during your studies, including temporary assistance due to injury or illness.

Our comprehensive and experienced Employability Service gives in-depth help with CV writing, interview techniques and general career guidance, as well as offering a wealth of opportunities to boost your experience and skills. Meanwhile, our pro bono clinics give you the chance to work with practising lawyers on real legal cases while you’re studying.

Library and Study Facilities:

Our well-equipped IT suites, comprehensive law libraries, quiet study areas and vibrant social spots cater to all your study needs. Our library service provides access to over 20,000 eBooks on and off-campus to find what you need when you need it.

Student Life:

You’ll enjoy a range of interactive and lively activities both inside and outside of the classroom. Business games, mock trials and negotiation competitions are just some of the practical exercises you’ll take part in to develop your legal skills. In your spare time, you can join a range of clubs and societies, sports teams and fundraising committees, or even start your own, as well as enjoying the more relaxed side of student social life.

Student Association:

All students are automatically members of the University’s Student Association (SA). The SA is tasked with enhancing your student and academic experience by having a strong representation of the student cohort.

There is a broad range of clubs and societies across each of our campuses managed by the SA. Here are just some examples of the clubs that we’ve run recently:

• Adventure Sports Club
• Cake Club
• Charities Society
• Football
• Women’s Network
• Yoga

Courses:

Undergraduate Law, Policing and Criminology:

Our undergraduate LLB courses combine academic rigour with practical legal skills to provide you with the essential groundwork needed to begin your journey into a variety of careers.

Over 90% of our LLB tutors are qualified lawyers, bringing extensive practical experience to your studies. Our courses are available as full-time, accelerated, or online courses, so you can choose the study method that best suits your needs. Many of our courses also come with a Foundation Year option. In addition, we now offer undergraduate degrees in Policing and Criminology.

International Leadership Summer School, Berlin:

As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting your ambitions, we are offering our 2019 undergraduate students the opportunity to attend our International Leadership Summer School in Berlin, where you can develop key employment skills and explore this exciting city with your fellow ULaw students.

This is open to all University of Law and ULaw Business School undergraduate students. If you apply to start your studies with us in September 2019, on a three-year degree course, you will be able to apply for our Leadership Summer School at the end of your second year of studies.

Entry Requirements and Fees:

Entry requirements and Fees vary by course - for more information on entry requirements, fees, funding options and, Scholarships and Bursaries, visit The University of Law website.

International Students:

If you study at The University of Law, you will be joining students from over 120 different nationalities, who contribute to a thriving international community throughout our campuses.

We have a Student Support Services team that is here to provide welfare related advice and guidance, and information about Visa requirements can be found on The University of Law website.

Accommodation - Undergraduate:

For our undergraduate students, we’ve arranged accommodation with specialist UK student accommodation providers, to ensure you have a comfortable place to live whilst you’re studying with us. Accommodation is usually in shared flats, or in some cases self-contained studios.

For undergraduate students, we guarantee you an offer of accommodation in the first year of your degree, if you’ve accepted us as your firm choice and applied for accommodation by 30 March in the year of entry*. (*T&Cs apply, details on The University of Law website, Undergraduate Accommodation page.)

Open Days and Events:

Our Open Days are a great way to find out about our courses, check out our facilities, and meet our tutors and current students. There’ll be talks, taster sessions and tours, and you will have the chance to ask your questions. We’ll make your day as interesting and interactive as possible.

From time to time, we’re also offering Online Open Days for our courses. So if you can’t make it to one of our on-campus Open Days, you still have the opportunity to find out what it’s like to study at The University of Law and ask your questions online.

For International Students, you may wish to find out more about studying with us, by visiting us at an overseas event.

UK locations:

Undergraduate Law courses are available at up to eight campuses: Birmingham, Bristol, Chester, Guildford, Leeds, London Bloomsbury, Manchester and Nottingham. Courses available vary by location.

Further details about all our locations are on The University of Law website, Locations page.