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Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Undergraduate Bachelor of Laws
Gain a deep understanding of fundamental legal concepts and principles, and how to apply them, in just two years on this condensed law degree.
Law is a highly respected, intellectually challenging and popular subject choice. Visit our blog to find out more about the wide range of reasons to study law.
As part of this course, you'll:
Our LLB (Hons) Law (Senior Status) is an attractive course if you already have an undergraduate degree in another subject or want to accelerate access to a legal qualification abroad, for example in Canada. It's also perfect if you want to achieve a law degree qualification (LLB) over two years, rather than the traditional three years.
Professional links
We have strong connections with local, regional and national law firms, so you'll have the opportunity to network with potential employers during your study. Some of the firms and organisations we work in conjunction with include:
Law in Practice guest lectures
Prominent legal figures regularly feature in our guest lecture series to share their experience of the profession with you. Previous speakers include human rights campaigner Baroness Shami Chakrabarti, chief executive of The Law Society, Catherine Dixon, and Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer.
Pro Bono opportunities
Leeds Law School offers numerous Pro Bono opportunities for you to take advantage of. Our Law Clinic brings local law firms even closer to our student community, providing a confidential environment for the public to seek free (Pro Bono) legal advice. This opportunity provides invaluable experience of legal practice to enhance your CV.
We've also partnered with charity Support Through Court, to provide litigants in person with help navigating the legal system. You can work with Support Through Court on a placement or voluntary basis, assisting in completing court forms, writing statements, and attending hearings.
Additionally, you can take part in our Street Law programme. You'll get involved by teaching members of the public about important legal rights and issues, such as social media, criminal law and discrimination in the workplace.
Law Trove
Leeds Law School subscribes to Law Trove, an online service offered by Oxford University Press, worth over £200. This means you'll have free access to all Oxford University Press Law textbooks. You'll be able to read texts online or download chapters in PDF format to read offline or print.
Mentor guarantee
Our mentor guarantee is an integral part of the educational experience at Leeds Law School. You'll be paired with a professional mentor from Leeds' legal community. Your mentor will provide invaluable insight into the legal profession to support your educational development and enhance career opportunities. We offer a guarantee, so every student who'd like a mentor can have one.
Mooting
You'll have the opportunity to develop your advocacy skills through our active mooting programme. You could also enter regional and national competitions to hone your skills in this area.
Student Law societies
Join one of our active student societies - the Law Society and Legal Ladies - who organise social, as well as networking and career-focused events for our student community.
Postgraduate study at Leeds Law School
We offer a range of postgraduate and professional courses. A postgraduate course could help you take the next step once you've started your legal training journey or career.
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