Law LLB (Hons)

Brunel Law LLB provides a comprehensive understanding of English law, focusing not just on legal principles but also the reasoning behind them. You'll develop essential research, analytical, and communication skills crucial for a legal career. The program offers flexibility with a standard three-year full-time option or a four-year option including a professional placement year between your second and third years. This placement provides practical experience in a legal setting. You can also tailor your final year by choosing optional modules to specialize in areas of law that interest you. The university has strong industry connections, working with firms like Macfarlane's LLP and Morgan Blake LLP to offer students work experience and scholarship opportunities. The LLB program is designed to equip you with the foundational knowledge required for professional legal qualifications. For those aiming to become solicitors, the degree provides a solid grounding for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) Parts 1 and 2, with potential discounts for preparation courses. Aspiring barristers will also find the curriculum covers the necessary foundations of legal knowledge. Graduates are well-prepared for various careers, as employers recognize the transferable skills gained from a law degree. Brunel's dedicated Law Careers Advisors offer guidance on career paths, placements, and further study options, ensuring you are well-equipped for a successful future in law or other professional fields.

Curriculum

The LLB program includes compulsory and optional modules designed to provide a thorough foundation in English law. Modules are typically studied over one academic term, and students can select optional modules based on their interests and career goals. The availability of optional modules may vary.

1. Year 1
   • Academic and Professional DevelopmentLX1606
   • Contract Law and Civil Justice SystemsLX1605
   • Criminal Law and Criminal Justice SystemLX1604
   • Public Law and Legal SkillsLX1603
2. Year 2
   • EU Law in its UK ContextLX2606
   • Land LawLX2082
   • Law of TortLX2080
   • TrustsLX2083
   • Employment LawLX3623
   • Environmental Law and PolicyLX3628
   • Sentencing & PenologyLX3657
3. Year 3
   • EvidenceLX3611
   • International Commercial ArbitrationLX3614
   • Competition LawLX3645