The University of Hertfordshire law degree provides an exceptional opportunity to examine human connections, investigate complicated challenges, and comprehend the different systems of modern society. Students will learn about Land Law, Criminal Law, Equity, Trusts, and Life. They will be ready for a variety of exams, including case studies, report writing, and practical projects at the Crown Court. The degree also gives you a solid foundation of legal knowledge and the opportunity to work in an award-winning pro bono and law clinic. This qualification opens up a variety of job opportunities.
University of Hertfordshire
LLB (Hons) Bachelor of Laws
Entry Requirements
- Must have IELTS score of 6.0 or 5.5 in each band.
- Pre-sessional English and International Foundation courses available for those lacking IELTS or equivalent.
Career Prospects
The LLB law degree prepares students for various legal careers, including paralegals, compliance officers, solicitors, and barristers. Graduates have worked at Taylor Walton, Crown Prosecution Service, Civil Service, and HSBC. The pro-bono Law Clinic offers real-life problem-solving opportunities for local charities, including Future Living Hertford, Central point, Red Kite, Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline, and CDA Herts.
Course Details
People, power and problem solving. A law degree is a fantastic opportunity to study human relationships, investigate complex problems and understand the diverse structures that keep us functioning as a modern, evolving society. It’s a qualification that opens doors into a huge range of careers, giving you a deep, sought-after knowledge of the way our legal world works today.Â
Right from the start you will have a two-week connections module to develop the skills and mindset required for studying law successfully.
You’ll spend your first year building a really strong foundation of legal knowledge – and developing professional skills you’ll use throughout your law degree and beyond. Together we’ll explore Contract Law, Tort Actions, Justice Matters and Constitutional Principles of the UK and EU. Plus our new employability module that brings employability into the core of the LLB, Life in the Law. Right from the start of your degree you'll be assessed in our replica Crown Court as you present client arguments in front of a judge.
In your second year, you’ll explore Land Law, Criminal Law, Equity and the Law of Trusts and Life in the Law II: Career and Personal Development. You’ll experience our mock assessment centre to develop real-world, professional skills in a supportive environment. You’ll start making choices about specialisms, by undertaking a 15-credit module of your choice from Commercial law, Streetlaw, Practical Legal Skills (an introduction to SQE 2 skills), Law of Digital Economy, or Law of Local Government
You’ll also have the exciting opportunity to get involved in our award-winning pro bono and law clinic. This allows you to develop your skills while providing legal advice to people in our local community. Â
Work placement/study abroad option: Like some real-life experience? Between your second and third years, you’ve got a chance to go on a legal work placement for up to a year and build your experience. It’s a great opportunity and a huge boost to your CV. Even better, we’re only 25 minutes by train from central London, putting some of the UK’s most exciting law firms right on your doorstep. Â
Rather spend the year studying abroad? No problem. With partner institutions all over the world, we can help you make memories, develop skills and discover incredible new perspectives.Â
When you come back for your final year, it’s time to explore the areas that really fire your imagination. In your final year, having completed the foundations of legal knowledge in years one and two, you’ll choose from more than 20 specialist subjects – from International Environmental Law to Complex Cybercrimes. You could choose Trial Advocacy or opt for a module in Clinical Legal Education.Â
With inspiring guest speakers, events and networking sessions, you’ll be immersed in the legal community from the moment you join us – giving you the skills, experience and contacts to launch a brilliant career. Ready to get started? Come and explore at one of our hands-on open days.Â
Modules (Year 1)
Connections HLS Induction - 0 Credits
Life in the Law: Career and Personal Development - 15 Credits
Justice Matters - 15 Credits
Tort Actions - 30 Credits
Constitutional Principles of the UK and EU- - 30 Credits
Contract Law - 30 Credits
Contract Law - 30 Credits
Life in the Law 1 - Justice Matters - 15 Credits
Constitutional Principles of the UK and the EU - 30 Credits
Tort Actions - 30 Credits
Life in the Law: Career and Personal Development Sem C - 15 Credits
Modules (Year 2)
Equity and the Law of Trusts - 30 Credits
Land Law - 30 Credits
Life in the Law: Career and Personal Development - 15 Credits
Criminal Law - 30 Credits
Modules (Year 2)(Optional)
Commercial Law 15 Credits
Law of Local Government 15 Credits
Streetlaw - 15 Credits (Optional)
Practical Legal Skills 15 Credits
Law of Digital Economy 15 Credits
Modules (Year 3)
Law of the European Union - 30 Credits
The Law of Equity - 30 Credits
Modules (Year 3)(Optional)
Year Abroad - 0 Credits
Dissertation - 30 Credits
Terrorism - 15 Credits
State Crime - 15 Credits
White Collar Crime - 15 Credits
Human Rights - 15 Credits
Family Law - 30 Credits
Jurisprudence - 15 Credits
Public International Law - 30 Credits
Medical Law - 30 Credits
International Commercial Law - 30 Credits
Employment Law - 30 Credits
Cybercrime - 15 Credits
Law of Tort - 30 Credits
Land Law - 30 Credits
Study Abroad - 0 Credits
Law Placement Year - 0 Credits
Data Protection Law - 15 Credits
Civil Litigation - 15 Credits
International Environmental Law - 15 Credits
Company Law SEM C - 30 Credits
Dissertation SEM C - 30 Credits
Clinical Legal Education - 30 Credits
Ethnic Minorities and the Law - 30 Credits
Digital Technologies, Law and Economy - 15 Credits
Application of Computer Technology to Legal Studies - 15 Credits
Law of Digital Economy - 15 Credits
Copyright and Artificial Intelligence (AI) - 15 Credits
Intellectual Property Law - 15 Credits
Trial Advocacy - 15 Credits
Miscarriages of Justice - 15 Credits
Aspects of Human Rights in Britain - 15 Credits
Administrative Law - 15 Credits
Civil Litigation, Drafting & Advocacy - 15 Credits
Criminal Litigation, Evidence & Advocacy - 30 Credits
Business Organisations & Structures - 30 Credits
Immigration Lawn - 30 Credits
The General Principles of EU Law - 15 Credits
The Law of Chancery - 15 Credits
Sustainable Development and Climate Change - 30 Credits
Company Law - 30 Credits
Information Technology and the Law - 30 Credits
Law of Financial Crime - 15 Credits
Clinical legal Education - 30 Credits
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