Course summary

Study Law LLB(Hons) at UWE Bristol, taught by leading law experts in one of the UK's largest law schools. Stand out to employers by gaining professional experience through our Business and Law Clinic and developing your practical skills through creative assessment and real-world projects. Why study law? Law is an incredibly varied subject that affects every aspect of human life, right down to the air we breathe. It affects our relationships with each other, the state and other countries. It affects our education, employment, travel, property, health and human rights. The law industry is competitive and changes in line with social needs. A law degree offers diverse career pathways and a skillset to help you succeed in almost any career. Why UWE Bristol? LLB(Hons) Law at UWE Bristol is a practical and contemporary law course, recognised by employers and delivered by leading experts in one of the largest law schools in the country. If you choose a legal career when you graduate, you'll have a solid grounding in law and enough experience from placements and pro bono work to ensure you succeed in your legal training. Our students value the range of optional modules and opportunity to specialise according to their interests in the second and third year. Research informs teaching at every level and you'll develop core legal knowledge in subjects spanning commercial law, criminal justice, environmental law, human rights and family law. You'll have regular opportunities to practice legal submissions in our modern mock courtrooms, while law simulations allow you to test your case working abilities. Where can it take me? Whether or not you wish to become a professional lawyer, a law degree is well regarded by employers. It equips you with the skills needed for many graduate jobs, including problem solving, analysis, research and communication. If you're interested in qualifying as a solicitor, our law course will give you a good foundation before you go on to sit the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). If you aspire to become a barrister, our Law LLB(Hons) covers the core subjects you'll need to satisfy your academic training before studying the Bar Training Course (BTC).