LLB Law with Human Rights

Why study law with human rights with us

Our law with human rights course is perfectly suited for those wishing to become a human rights lawyer. The course gives you the first stage of professional legal training.

You’ll learn the core legal principles of law in England and Wales while you build your specialist knowledge of human rights. You’ll also put theory into practice with work-based modules that will help you develop the hands-on skills and expertise to succeed in both the legal and rights-related professions.

Access to facilities right across Europe

You’ll have access to our European Human Rights Advocacy Centre (EHRAC), which conducts international human rights litigation at the European Court of Human Rights. The degree is shaped by this socially influential professional experience, benefiting your studies in return.

A law with human rights degree opens up national and international career opportunities in both the legal and rights-related professions. You’ll gain the skills to enter roles within NGOs, charities and other civil society bodies specialising in advocacy, protection, public information and education.

Course highlights

• You’ll learn the core principles of law in England and Wales along with developing your knowledge of human rights, through online study and face-to-face methods if it’s possible
• You’ll have access to our European Human Rights Advocacy Centre (EHRAC) and our network of industry links to help build your professional relationships
• You’ll open up a range of national and international career opportunities in both the legal and rights-related professions
• MDX Law School ranked #2 for law in the UK and in the Top 100 globally – Times Higher Education Young Universities Ranking 2022
• Ranked 6th in the UK (and 12th globally) as most International University by the Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2022, with 46% of students being international.

A Levels	BBC
BTEC	DMM
Access requirements	Overall pass: must include 45 credits at level 3, of which all 45 must be at Merit or higher
Combinations	A combination of A-Level, BTEC and other accepted qualifications that total 112 UCAS Tariff points
IELTS	6.0   (with minimum 5.5   in all components).

The LLB Law with Human Rights is ideal for students interested in careers in rights-related organizations, such as NGOs, charities, and civil society bodies. The course covers various sectors, including business, charity, management, administration, the Civil Service, education, and government. Students can pursue careers as Solicitors, Barristers, Legal Executives, Paralegals, or community advisory roles. The LLB complies with academic requirements for Bar training, including the seven Foundations of Legal Knowledge. It also provides a good basis for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE), which was introduced in September 2021. Graduates can also study for Master's degrees before pursuing professional exams. The Employability Service helps students develop desired skills and gain valuable work experience. The service offers workshops, events, and one-to-one support for job hunting, CV writing, interview coaching, and networking. Additionally, the LLB Law with Human Rights offers an enterprise support service for those looking to start their own business.