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Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Undergraduate Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Law
Become a professional from day one. Step into the world of law, challenge ideas, and shape justice with an LLB that opens doors to legal careers and beyond.
Course overview
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M100 -
L27 -
City Campus -
Full-Time -
3 Years -
21 Sep 2026
Law is respected, influential, and intellectually challenging. It sharpens your thinking, strengthens your voice, and gives you the confidence to stand your ground.
On our LLB (Hons) Law degree, you’ll explore the systems, structures, and principles that shape everyday life. You’ll question them, challenge them, and learn how to apply them to legal practice.
As part of this course, you’ll:
- Develop a deep understanding of the legal systems, rules, and practices that regulate society
- Explore commercial and social relationships through a legal lens
- Analyse and challenge contemporary legal issues
- Build strategic solutions to complex legal problems
- Communicate with clarity, authority, and confidence using precise legal language
- Gain sought-after transferable skills, such as communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical reasoning, that employers value across sectors
Whether you see yourself in court, business, government, or shaping policy, you’ll graduate ready to make your mark, in one of the largest legal centres outside London.
Professionally recognised
If you’re aiming to qualify as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales, this course gives you the rigorous legal foundation you need to take the next step towards professional qualification.
Try before you apply
Watch our Springpod Subject Spotlight - The LGBT+ community and law through time - to explore how legal developments have shaped, and been shaped by, social change.
Professional links that open doors
You’ll study in the heart of a thriving legal community – and become part of it. We have strong links with industry, working with leading firms and organisations including Squire Patton Boggs, military legal services, Levi Solicitors, Park Square Barristers, Trinity Chambers, and more.
You’ll also have opportunities to attend experience days, short internships, and insight events.
Pro Bono- real clients, real impact
Through our Law Clinic, you’ll help provide confidential, free legal advice to members of the public, gaining invaluable, CV-boosting experience while making a real difference.
You can also volunteer with Support Through Court, a charity helping litigants in person navigate court processes – you can even do a short placement before you start your studies with us. Or you could join our Street Law programme, delivering practical legal education on issues such as criminal law, social media, and workplace discrimination.
Law Trove
We subscribe to Law Trove, an online service from Oxford University Press worth over £200, meaning you can save money on expensive textbooks. You’ll have access to hundreds of core law texts to read online, download chapters, and print what you need.
Sharpen your advocacy edge
You can compete in mooting, negotiation, mediation, client interviewing, and debating competitions. You'll refine your arguments, think on your feet, and build the confidence to perform under pressure.
Mentor guarantee
You'll be paired with a professional mentor from the Leeds' legal community, giving you insider insight into the profession and tailored career guidance.
Law in Practice guest lectures
Hear directly from leading figures in the legal world. Previous speakers have included human rights campaigner Baroness Shami Chakrabarti, former chief executive of The Law Society, Catherine Dixon, and Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer.
Find your community
When you join Leeds Law School, you become part of a vibrant and supportive community. From the start, you’ll be encouraged to get involved, connect with others, and make the most of your university experience. Take part in an active student society, including the Law Society and Legal Ladies. Or join networking events, career workshops and socials, where you’ll build friendships and professional connections that will last well beyond graduation.
Changes to legal education and training
Legal education and training has been subject to a detailed review by professional regulators in the legal sector. The review has examined the routes to qualification as a barrister or solicitor.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has introduced the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) route to qualification. Those who successfully complete one of our undergraduate law degrees can move on to the next stages of qualification as a solicitor in England and Wales (completion of the SQE 1 and SQE 2).
The Bar Standards Board (BSB) no longer requires the study of a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD). However, the study of what are referred to as the 'seven legal foundations of knowledge' is still required before the vocational stage of bar training. All of our undergraduate law degrees meet this requirement, and graduates can progress to the vocational component of Bar training.
Students may also wish to consider entering the legal profession by qualifying as a Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) lawyer by undertaking the CILEX Professional Qualification.
You can find out more about the changes at our open days and applicant days.
Why study the LLB Law course at Leeds Beckett University?
- 96% of students on LLB (Hons) Law were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*
- Flexible study options - shape your law degree around your interests with tailored modules, applied learning, flexible timetables that support living at home, and no dissertation required
- Professional mentor guarantee - gain valuable insight by being paired with a mentor from the legal community
- Gain key legal experience by working with real clients at our Law Clinic and during placement opportunities
- Engage with extra-curricular activities to boost your CV - including mooting, our Street Law programme, student-led societies, and law trips
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Why Leeds for law? Discover what the city of Leeds has to offer and why it's a great choice for anyone wanting to study law.
The Courtroom at Leeds Law School LLB (Hons) Law student Adelina explains what the Courtroom is used for and how it benefits Leeds Law School students.
Subject Spotlight – The LGBT+ Community & Law Through Time with Dr Anne-Marie Greenslade Experience the sorts of things you’ll be studying on this course through a series of engaging and interactive mini-lecture episodes with our expert staff. Subject Spotlights are available on the Springpod website, are completely free and ready for you to start and complete in your own time.
Support Through Court at Leeds Law School Hear from three Leeds Law School students about their experience of working with Support Through Court.
Student placement stories LLB (Hons) Law student Jemma talks about how her placement year with Bailoran Solicitors is going.
Everything you need to know
Discover all there is to know about the course, from entry requirements and fees to exploring the school you’ll be joining - we’ve got it covered.
Entry requirements
120
points required
If you’re unsure how to work out your UCAS points we have a UCAS Tariff Calculator which will do it for you. All you need to do is enter your qualifications and let the UCAS Tariff Calculator do the maths.
We have welcomed students from over 140 countries to study at Leeds Beckett University. If you are interested in studying with us you can find all the information you need about entry requirements and how to apply on our country specific pages.
Entry requirements
120
points required
UCAS Tariff Points: 120 points required.
(Minimum 80 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies).
If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.
GCSEs
GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.Access to HE Diploma
Pass overall with a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points.T Levels
Pass overall with a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.Scottish Awards
120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 4 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above.Irish Leaving Certificate
120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above.International baccalaureate
120 tariff points or a score of 30 from the IB diploma. This should include a minimum of 3 Highers with 2 at grade H5 or aboveIELTS
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
Selection Criteria
We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.
How we assess your application
At Leeds Beckett we look for students who demonstrate a good knowledge, curiosity and passion for your chosen course and would benefit from the University’s learning environment.We aim to give every student a fair chance to progress and succeed on their chosen course and we recognise that your grades may not always reflect your true potential. Therefore, when assessing your application, we will consider the following:
- Your completed qualifications (such as GCSEs, A Levels, and their equivalents).
- Your predicted grades in future examinations.
- Your personal statement.
Our offers
All our offers are made by trained professionals who are committed to making offers that are appropriate to each applicant, regardless of their background.* They have the discretion to vary the level of offer to ensure every student with the potential to succeed at Leeds Beckett receives an offer that is achievable for them. This could mean that you may receive an offer to study on this course with lower (predicted or achieved) UCAS Tariff Points than our published tariff.  Your offer will be based on our belief that you are capable of benefiting from, and successfully completing, your course. We believe that it is people who think differently, independently, people with ‘unlike-minds' that make big things happen.*We operate a contextual admissions policy, which means we consider a range of additional factors when we assess a student’s application. Applicants who meet at least one of our contextual admissions criteria may be offered a place on this course with lower (predicted or achieved) UCAS Tariff Points than our published tariff.
Our contextual admissions criteria are:
- Home postcode is in an area where few people go to University (POLAR4 quintile 1 or 2 area. This can be checked on the Office for Students website).
- Declared disability on the UCAS application form (or direct application for part-time applicants).
- Over the age of 21 on the 1st of September before the course starts.
- Declared as a care experienced on the UCAS application form (or direct application for part-time applicants).
Our place as an Anchor Institution
To further strengthen our position as a key provider of education and training for West Yorkshire we apply an Anchor Institution Policy in our admissions process. Students who apply to us from any of the five Local Authority areas in West Yorkshire (BD, HD, HX, LS, WF) may be offered a place on this course with lower (predicted or achieved) UCAS Tariff Points.Mature Applicants
Our university welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. All students will be considered through the contextual admissions policy described above. If you do not meet the requirements through the contextual admissions policy, we may still be able to make you an offer if you have recent relevant work experience through our 'Recognition of Prior Learning' policy. Please ensure that you list both your qualifications and any relevant work experience in your application so that we can consider you under both schemes where applicable. All applicants should meet our standard entry requirements of GCSE grade 4 in English language and, where specified, Maths. Alternative qualifications such as functional skills are accepted in lieu of GCSEs for most courses.We have welcomed students from over 140 countries to study at Leeds Beckett University. If you are interested in studying with us you can find all the information you need about entry requirements and how to apply on our country specific pages.
If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.
International baccalaureate
120 tariff points or a score of 30 from the IB diploma. This should include a minimum of 3 Highers with 2 at grade H5 or aboveIELTS
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
Selection Criteria
We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.
Additional entry requirements:
Verify your qualifications
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 09.00 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 09.00 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses.More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.Fees and funding
£9,790
UK
The annual tuition fee for students entering in the 2026/27 academic year is anticipated to be £9790 (the maximum annual tuition fee cap announced by the UK Government, which is subject to parliamentary approval).
For each subsequent year of study, the University may charge up to the maximum annual tuition fee cap set by the UK Government, which may increase in line with any uplift determined by the UK Government by law or government policy (such increases are expected to be linked to inflation).
Placement Year
You will normally spend a whole year in placement. For this year you will be charged a reduced fee, which is yet to be confirmed.
£16,840
International 2026
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2026/27 is £16840.
Placement Year
You will normally spend a whole year in placement. For this year you will be charged a reduced fee of £2526.Fees and funding
£9,790
For students entering in 2026
The annual tuition fee for students entering in the 2026/27 academic year is anticipated to be £9790 (the maximum annual tuition fee cap announced by the UK Government, which is subject to parliamentary approval).
For each subsequent year of study, the University may charge up to the maximum annual tuition fee cap set by the UK Government, which may increase in line with any uplift determined by the UK Government by law or government policy (such increases are expected to be linked to inflation).
Placement Year
You will normally spend a whole year in placement. For this year you will be charged a reduced fee, which is yet to be confirmed.Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
Access to course resources, equipment and facilities, including:
- Simulation suite, an on-campus system that will help you to develop effective leadership and group participant skills.
- Courtroom, where you can practise your advocacy skills on-campus and take part in mooting competitions that simulate a court hearing. You'll also develop your ability to develop and deliver powerful arguments on behalf of your client.
- 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.
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Optional Costs
- Placement locations and experiences will vary throughout the course and you'll need to pay for any additional travel or dual accommodation costs.
- Educational visits/field trips. The details and location may vary – the costs you'll need to pay could include travel, accommodation and subsistence.
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
£16,840
For students entering in 2026
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2026/27 is £16840.
Placement Year
You will normally spend a whole year in placement. For this year you will be charged a reduced fee of £2526.Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Access to course resources, equipment and facilities, including:
- Simulation suite, an on-campus system that will help you to develop effective leadership and group participant skills.
- Courtroom, where you can practise your advocacy skills on-campus and take part in mooting competitions that simulate a court hearing. You'll also develop your ability to develop and deliver powerful arguments on behalf of your client.
- 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.
Optional Costs
- Placement locations and experiences will vary throughout the course and you'll need to pay for any additional travel or dual accommodation costs.
- Educational visits/field trips. The details and location may vary – the costs you'll need to pay could include travel, accommodation and subsistence.
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
Scholarships and bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that an education at Leeds Beckett University is open to all. If you're thinking of joining us for undergraduate study, you may be eligible for a non-repayable scholarship or bursary to help with the cost of university. To find out if you are be eligible visit our scholarships and bursaries page.
We also offer a range of non-repayable scholarships for international students. To find out if you may be eligible visit our scholarships for international students page and select your home country from the drop-down list.
Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.
Modules, teaching and learning
The tabs below detail what and how you will study in each year of your course. The balance of assessments and overall workload will be informed by your core modules and the option modules you choose to study – the information provided is an indication of what you can expect and may be subject to change. The option modules listed are also an indication of what will be available to you. Their availability is subject to demand and you will be advised which option modules you can choose at the beginning of each year of study.
What you'll learn
This module will introduce you to the study of law and the English legal system. You'll develop the key skills to acquire and apply legal knowledge. As you progress, you'll gain an understanding of the operations of the English legal system, including its personnel and structure. You'll also begin to understand the law-making and judicial reasoning process. To conclude, you'll learn to research and analyse primary sources of law as well as authoritative secondary sources.
This module will help you to understand how a contract is created. You'll study the terms of the contract that determine the obligations of each party, as well as the specific terms concerned with liability. You'll also consider the remedies and damages available in the event of a breach of contract.
Criminal law plays an important role in everyday life, affecting both individuals and society. This module will consider the foundations of criminal liability in a practical, applied way, enabling you to draw the link between academic study and courtroom practice. You'll examine some of the key ingredients of criminal liability such as underpinning principles of individual autonomy and the harm principles, actus reus, mens rea and causation. You'll then move on to study selected offences and defences which are commonly encountered in practice. This module will also look at criminal attempts as well as participation in crime. Your study will enable you to develop the knowledge to understand and apply criminal law. Ultimately, you'll learn to approach the question of liability in a logical way and to undertake independent research to find legal solutions.
During this module, you'll begin to understand the key concepts of public law as you study the relationships between the institutions of state. You'll gain an insight into the historical progression of the UK constitution. This will include exploring developments from over the last 50 years of international treaties and agreements that have contributed to it. In addition, you'll study a variety of topics including the rule of law, human rights and judicial review.
Develop the employability skills and wider attributes sought by employers in both the legal and non-legal sectors. This module will help to enhance your CV and build an online presence that will support your professional aspirations. We'll cover everything that could boost your career outcomes within and beyond traditional legal roles. This will include the significance of developing your commercial awareness skills, strengthening soft skills such as debating and negotiation, and preparing for employment.
Option modules may include
Understand the concept of land and the difference between real and personal property. You'll study a range of topics including the nature of property rights as contrasted with personal rights; leases, leasehold covenants and mortgages; co-ownership and trusts of land; and land registration. You'll develop a strong understanding of the core legal principles of property and land law, allowing you to confidently evaluate and apply these principles to practical scenarios.
Study the circumstances in which organisations and individuals who have suffered harm at the hands of others might be able to claim compensation from the wrongdoer. Initially, you'll concentrate on negligence before studying other key and topical areas such trespass to the person.
Learn practical advocacy skills and knowledge to present cases before courts and tribunals. This module will build on the understanding of substantive law you gained in your first year as you move towards being able to practically demonstrate that knowledge in short advocacy submissions. Your submissions will cross over civil and criminal law and include opposed and unopposed performance opportunities.
Develop an understanding of the principles of child law. You'll study the principles in the context of rapidly changing value systems, state intervention and the law’s influence on and regulation of the child in the family. You'll learn to relate laws and legal systems affecting the child, looking at both legal and non-legal solutions, to child law problems and developing the student’s problem-solving skills.
This module aims to prepare you for life in legal practice. During your study, you'll undertake the role of a paralegal and gain a grounding in the principles of professional conduct as outlined by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and CILEX. You'll also study matters relating to client care and some of the key legal skills relevant to practice, including interviewing, legal writing and negotiation.
Develop a practical overview of the key modes of procurement and delivery of building and infrastructure projects in the UK. You'll study their social value and the roles of the primary stakeholders. This module will then explore the risks which adversely impact construction work and how they are allocated and managed. As you study the risks, you'll focus on the contractual, tortious and statutory liabilities of procurers, end-users, contractors, subcontractors, designers and construction professionals. You'll be given a grounding in key features of the standard-form contracts typically used for construction projects and the sub-contracting, claims and dispute resolution practices unique to the industry.
Gain an understanding of the legislation and case law which shape the development of family law. This module will help you to build the key skills of interpreting statutory provisions and illustrating judicial decision making in areas reliant on judicial discretion. You’ll evaluate the legal concepts and issues discussed, considering how the law applies in the real world when developing problem-solving skills to everyday family issues.
Explore current and emerging technologies that are being used within the legal services landscape. This module will emphasise technologies likely to play a significant role in the future of the legal profession. You'll also study the skills you'll need as a graduate working in the digitally enhanced legal workplace.
Study theoretical perspectives drawing on classic jurisprudence as well as other theories such as feminist theory, queer theory, critical race theory and Marxist theory. You’ll be introduced to these theories through a critique of legal education before then applying them to legal issues currently topical and/or controversial.
Explore the ways in which the law has been used to facilitate international trade. You’ll learn to define, analyse, and apply legal and non-legal rules to the operation of international trade law in a public law context. This module will enable you to develop knowledge and understanding of a variety of topics. These topics will include international treaties designed to remove trading barriers and how trading blocs such as the EU operate within that regime; the philosophical and theoretical approaches to the main areas of international law and international trade law, in particular property law; and the role of the EU in international trade.
Build on the knowledge of the rules of contract law that you developed in your first year. This module will give you a grounding in commercial law and an appreciation of commercial factors that influence the operation of a business. You'll examine the general principles of law that govern commercial transaction while you also set the rules of the substantive law within their commercial context. Additionally, you'll evaluate the need for the law to provide predictability for commercial decisions and transactions and be able to give efficacy to freedom of contract.
Option modules may include
In this module you'll look at how and why trusts are created. You'll study the different forms of trust, their legal frameworks, the principles of equity affecting their creation and the use of trusts in practice. You'll also consider the statutory and equitable rules that govern the way in which a private trust is managed. This will include asset management and distribution, and the appointment retirement and removal of trustees.
This module explores the founding principles of the law of the European Union. You'll develop a critical understanding of the nature and purpose of European developments and regulations. This includes the new UK-EU relationship following the UK's departure from the European Union (Brexit). You'll examine the operational structure of the EU and its institutions, key governing principles as set out by the Court of Justice of the European Union and some fundamental freedoms granted by the Union to its citizens. Additionally, you'll cover the post-Brexit changes and the new emerging UK-EU trade relations.
Develop knowledge and practical understanding of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) including mediation and arbitration. Every legal practitioner must be familiar with ADR due to factors such as the cost of litigation, the pre-action protocols that require parties to civil litigation to have considered a form of ADR to assist with settlement, and the popularity of mediation and arbitration in multi-tier dispute resolution clauses in commercial contracts. This module will enable you to develop the skills you'll need to advise a client on their options for dispute resolution either at the time of drafting contracts or after disputes have arisen.
Study the relevant national and international laws which relate to animal welfare in different contexts. Exploring the effectiveness of these laws, you'll think deeply about our relationship with animals and the socio-legal and ethical implications of their use. You'll investigate a variety of theories relating to our treatment of animals. You'll then undertake a critical examination of the law to assess whether it is adequate to protect animals or whether reform is needed.
Explore companies as a type of business organisation. You'll examine the legal relationships between stakeholders in a company and the impact of companies as legal entities on society. During the module, you'll be encouraged to consider the economic, social and political role of company law.
Explore crime and morality from a variety of perspectives, drawing on criminological and sociological theories to critically evaluate how crime is constructed in society. You'll explore how the criminal justice system operates and how crime and those who commit crime are perceived by society.
Explore the law of evidence and gain a critical understanding of how evidential principles apply within the criminal and civil jurisdictions. This module aims to promote independent learning, critical thinking and the development of problem-solving skills cultivated throughout the course.
Carry out an in-depth research project in a subject area that is appropriate to the course and of particular interest to you. During this module, you'll critically evaluate key concepts, research approaches, techniques, theoretical perspectives, and findings of existing research within the context of law. You'll also analyse, evaluate and synthesise ideas and information, communicating these effectively through an appropriate research design.
Gain an in-depth understanding of the law and legal framework relating to the individual employer/employee relationship. This module will encompass the broader social, economic, political, historical, philosophical, moral and cultural context of employment law. You'll consider the employer/employee relationship and the effect and impact of statutory intervention.
Step into the world of intellectual property law, covering key areas such as copyright, trademarks, patents, the law of confidence and design rights. You'll explore various topics including the legal requirements for each intellectual property right (IPR), how each IPR might be infringed, and the application of the relevant laws to realistic problem-based scenarios.
This module will consider the international human rights framework with reference to the role and function of the United Nations. You'll be introduced to the nature and structure of international human rights and the systems and institutions that seek to protect and promote them. This module will focus on civil and political rights, economic, social and cultural rights, torture and the rights of prisoners. We'll encourage you to engage actively in wider reading and make both guided and independent links between your studies and world affairs. Additionally, you'll evaluate the successes and challenges of international human rights and international humanitarian law.
This module will introduce you to the nature of the assessment, learning and teaching for the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) new route to qualification as a solicitor via the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). You'll undertake elements of revision of key fundamental legal principles across academic subjects forming part of the SRA's Functioning Legal Knowledge (FLK) 1 and 2. Additionally, you'll discover the practice-based elements of the SQE assessment specification that will be studied in your final year. You'll cover key principles and processes in preparation for future in-depth study and assessment. The module will also include an introduction to some of the legal skills forming part of SQE2.
Gain experience and apply your expertise by working on real cases and offering pro bono legal advice in a practical setting. Under the supervision of a practising solicitor, you'll engage in interviewing clients, conducting research, providing written advice, and observing oral guidance across various areas of law. This may include small business and charity problems, family, employment, housing, landlord and tenant, small debt and social security. Your clients could range from individuals to small businesses or charities requiring advice or seeking more general assistance with law reform. Ultimately, this module will introduce you to a client-focused role in a professional setting that follows strict procedural and operational rules.
Examine UK law as it applies to the media and entertainment industries. Areas covered will include human rights, privacy and confidentiality; freedom of expression and defamation; contempt of court; the reporting of legal proceedings, media regulation; copyright, passing off, image rights and performers' rights; journalists' sources and official secrets. You'll study key aspects such as broadcasting, the printed press, the music industry, online news and entertainment, and social networking sites. Your studies will also cover the law relating to intellectual property for the entertainment industry.
Enhance your transferable employability skills with a period of part-time work in a graduate environment such as a law firm or other appropriate organisation. You’ll work over the course of a semester for a period of 80 hours (one day per week). Your placement will help you develop your enterprising attributes and wider skills including creative thinking, problem solving, collaboration, entrepreneurial, interpersonal, managerial, and communication with others. You’ll also benefit from exposure to professional, industry and sector-specific technological processes, providing you with valuable insight for when you enter industry. Throughout your experience, and upon completion, you’ll reflect on the skills and experience that you’ve gained. As this module is work-based, there’s no face-to-face teaching element. You can choose to study either this module or Work-Based Learning (Summer), not both.
Enhance your transferable employability skills with a period of part-time work in a graduate environment such as a law firm or other appropriate organisation. You’ll work during the summer for a period of at least 80 hours. Your placement will help you develop your enterprising attributes and wider skills including creative thinking, problem solving, collaboration, entrepreneurial, interpersonal, managerial, and communication with others. You’ll also benefit from exposure to professional, industry and sector-specific technological processes, providing you with valuable insight for when you enter industry. Throughout your experience, and upon completion, you’ll reflect on the skills and experience that you’ve gained. As this module is work-based, there’s no face-to-face teaching element. You can choose to study either this module or Work-Based Learning (Placement), not both.
Develop your individual, transferable, personal, intellectual, subject-related and professional skills and competencies through work experience. You'll undertake a placement for one year in a graduate environment such as a law firm or other appropriate organisation. During your placement, you'll gain relevant industry experience which will enable you to reflect on the skills and knowledge that you've developed throughout your course. Your experience will help you to build your enterprising attributes and wider skills such as creative thinking, problem solving, collaboration, entrepreneurial, interpersonal, managerial and communication with others.
Gain an understanding of the different forms of domestic abuse outlined by the law covering England and Wales. You’ll learn about the tools, tactics and legislation applied by criminal justice practitioners in attempting to protect victims and effectively manage perpetrators. The module aims to understand the prevalence, nature and existence of domestic abuse. You’ll explore various domestic abuse crimes, which could include coercive control, same sex domestic abuse, honour-based abuse (HBA), female genital mutilation (FGM), and forced marriage. We’ll critically evaluate the efficacy of the criminal justice system and non-government organisations in practically responding to these domestic abuse offences. This could include court orders; Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate (IDAA) support; Domestic Abuse, Stalking, Harassment, and Honour-Based Violence (DASH) risk assessment; Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC); legislation; and other schemes. The also module questions whether perpetrators can be rehabilitated.
This course offers the opportunity to take a ‘placement’ year – a year of paid employment in industry which will build your skills and experience. This is usually taken between the second and third year of your degree and will extend the length of your course by an additional year.
Students who choose the placement route find it helps with both their studies and getting a job after graduation. It can build your confidence, contacts, and of course your CV. Leeds Beckett advertise lots of placement opportunities and provide support in helping you find the right placement for you.
MODULE SPOTLIGHT
LEGAL & EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
Start to prepare for your career beyond LBU. This module will enable you to understand how to overcome challenges and exploit opportunities you'll face after graduation. We'll cover everything from soft skills to what you should expect from recruitment processes within the legal sector.
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Career prospects
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Career Prospects
Our graduates have gone on to qualify as solicitors and barristers, as well as building influential careers in policing, government, business, and beyond. With further training, roles you can go into could include:
Throughout your degree, we'll support you in planning your next steps, from guest talks and mock interviews to Bar scholarship guidance and application support.
You'll also be well prepared for postgraduate study, including our LLM International Business Law, LLM International Law: Conflict, Security & Human Rights, MRes or MPhil, and PhD study. If you want to train to become a solicitor, we offer SQE preparation courses: LLM Professional Legal Practice or PG Dip Professional Legal Practice.
From a young age, I was keen to work in the legal field. My degree triggered my interest in property law and laid the foundations for a really stimulating career. I now specialise in commercial property and manage the portfolios of some big-name clients."
Natalie Milnes
Real Estate Associate DLA Piper - LLB (Hons) Law
David Norris
Course Director / Leeds Law School
David is a legal education professional with many years' experience. He is a solicitor who worked in practice for several years before joining the education sector.
The rewarding aspect of teaching students is watching their journey through to graduation, only to bump into them later and hear about their success. I'm currently working with a former student of mine, who trained as a barrister and is now a practising solicitor heading up her own employment law department."
Dr Stephen Wood
Principal Lecturer
Leeds Law School - Career Opportunities Rachel Dunn, Course Director for Pro Bono and Employability, talks about some of the career opportunities on offer for students within Leeds Law School.
Our Graduate Promise
We have a dedicated team of people who will support you with all aspects of your career planning, from day one until 18 months after you graduate.
Getting you career ready is an integral part of your university life and this is embedded throughout your lectures and seminars. Outside of your course there is a wide range of support available to help you achieve your career goals, including:
- Getting ready to apply for jobs
- Working on your CV
- Interview skills and assessment centres
- Connecting with employers and organisations
We’re ranked in the Top 10 universities in the UK for job prospects
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Leeds Law School Careers Fair - Deniz's experience Third year LLB (Hons) Law student Deniz talks about the opportunities she's received as part of her course and what her career aspirations are after university.
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