Law LLB (Hons)
Overview
Our LLB gives you a foundation in the essential skills and knowledge needed to be succesful in law. If you are an aspiring solicitor or barrister, our LLB degree provides you with the core legal knowledge to go on to either the Legal Practice Course or Bar Professional Training Course. If law isn't the career for you, our LLB gives you a range of transferrable skills to go on to be successful in your chosen career.
Why the City LLB (Hons)?
Why the City LLB (Hons)?
- Explore the foundation law subjects as well as a broad range of specialist subjects
- Satisfy the entry requirements of the Professional Stage of legal training (LPC or BPTC)
- Enhance your legal skills in mooting, legal research and debating
- Benefit from studying abroad in France, Australia, Poland, Moscow, or Spain.
- Improve your job prospects at one of the top 10 universities in the UK for graduate employment
Entry Requirements
Tariff Points
The minimum entry requirements are:
LLB (Hons):
The standard entry requirement for the LLB is 380 UCAS tariff points. These are typically gained from A levels results of AAA plus an AS level or A level results of A*AA.
- BTEC: DDD
- IB: 35 points
- Access: min 60 credits at level 3
min 21 credits at level 3 distinction
min 18 credits at level 3 merit - In addition: Grade C GCSE in Maths and grade C in English or equivalent required
INTO Foundation Programmes
If you do not qualify for direct entry, our partner INTO City University London offers academic preparation programmes which focus on the skills you need. Successful completion of the International Foundation in Humanities and Law at INTO City University London means guaranteed progression to this degree.
Kaplan International College (KIC) London
Additionally, the University works in partnership with KIC London to provide preparatory courses for international students. Foundation and Pre Masters courses at KIC London offer comprehensive support to students including regular one-to-one tuition. Progression to the University is guaranteed if you complete the KIC London course at the required level.
English Requirements
In addition to the above, overseas students are required to have:
- IELTS: 7.0 or above
- TOEFL: Paper based score of 650 or above / computer based score of 270 or above
INTO Into University
If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this course, our partner, INTO City University London offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to this degree. Please click the links below for more information.
English for Undergraduate Study
Pre-sessional English
Visa Requirements
The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course at City, there are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than 6 months
- Students on courses of less than 6 months
- Students on a pre-sessional English Language course
For more information see our main Visa page.
When and Where
- Duration:
- 3 years
Course Content
Our LLB degree provides you with the core legal knowledge to go on to either the Legal Practice Course or Bar Professional Training Course. If law isn't the career for you, our LLB gives you a range of transferrable skills to go on to be successful in your chosen career. On the course you will explore the foundation law subjects as well as a broad range of specialist subjects. You will be able enhance your legal skills by taking part in extra-curricular mooting and pro-bono activities. At City, you will have the unique opportunity to study abroad in France, Australia, Poland, Moscow or Spain.
As one of the top 10 universities in the UK for graduate employment your future in law at City is guaranteed.
Course Structure
Year one & Year two
You will study the core legal subjects that are common to most undergraduate law degrees.
The core subjects are:
- Constitutional & Administrative Law
- Contract Law
- Criminal Law
- Equity & Trusts
- European Community Law
- Land Law
- Tort Law
In addition to the core legal subjects, your first year will also include:
- An introduction to legal techniques
- An introduction to key issues in the organisation of a legal system
- An introduction mooting (preparation and delivery of a hypothetical legal argument)
Year Three
In the third year you can choose six subjects from a range of over 20 elective subjects, including:
- Banking Law
- Canadian Constitutional Law
- Commercial & Agency Law
- Company Law
- Competition Law
- Constitutional Law of the USA
- Employment Law
- Family and Child Law
- Human Rights Law
- Immigration Law
- International Arbitration
- International Criminal Law
- International Economic Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Islamic Law
- Justice Law & History
- Law of Landlord & Tenant
- Legal Skills
- Maritime Law
- Media Law
- Public International Law
- Working with Evidence
You also have the option of completing a 12,500 word written dissertation in place of an elective subject.
Teaching and Assessment
Teaching
Traditional lectures, seminars and tutorials are the main teaching methods on the course. You will learn about law as part of a larger groups in lectures alongside your fellow students. Regular tutorials allow you to meet with your subject tutor, as part of a small group to analyse problems and selected topics. Seminars enable you to discuss assigned materials as part of a larger group.
We also encourage our students to take part in activities such as debating and mooting (a legal debate). Combined with your legal studies these activities help you to develop a broad range of skills and builds your self confidence.
Assement
You are assessed by written examinations held at the end of each module with an optional dissertation in Year Three. Formative assessments and mock examinations are given throughout the year to prepare you for the examinations.
Your final degree classification is based on the results you gain in your second and third years of study.
Opportunities
Mooting
At The City Law School you will have numerous opportunites to take part in mooting (legal debating) in the school and at national competitions.
Pro Bono
Our Pro Bono Advice Unit gives you the opportunity to advise real clients.
Study Abroad
The City Law School has established student exchange programmes with Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia and Montesquieu University, Bordeaux, France. We also offer exchanges in Poland, Toulouse, and Barcelona. The arrangement provides an opportunity for you to spend half of your third year studying a range of courses in one of these universities. Please note, the teaching in Bordeaux is in French.Fees
- Full-time EU: £9,000
- Full-time Non EU: £11,250
Funding
For up-to-date information about tuition fees, living costs and financial support, visit Undergraduate Fees and Finance or Postgraduate Fees and Finance.
Scholarships
New for 2012 entrants: Up to £ 2,000 cash each year for at least three years for students on this course. Read more here to see if you might qualify.Career Prospects
Our LLB (Hons) satisfies the entry requirements for the Legal Practice Course (if you are an aspiring solicitor) and the Bar Professional Training Course (if you are an aspiring barrister). The course also gives you a variety of transferrable skills that can be applied to careers outside of law.Find out more about City University London
Law
UCAS code: M100
Application Deadline
September 2011
All applications to UK undergraduate degrees must be made through UCAS.
You can apply online at www.ucas.com
Applications open in September each year for enrolment in the following September. Late applicants run the risk that the course may be full after the initial round of offers has been made, so don't miss out, make sure you get yours in early!
In reaching our selection decisions we will take account of your:
- Personal Statement
- A-level performance actual or predicted
- Reasons for choice of courses/career
- Evidence of intellectual ability
- Inter-personal skills
- Personal organisational skills
- Tutor references
- Relevant work experience/activity
Your college careers office or personal tutor will be able to help you with your application.
Alternatively, more information is available at www.ucas.com
