University of Leicester

What you'll study

The programme covers the foundations of English law while developing practical legal skills. In the early years you study the foundational subjects required for a qualifying law degree: criminal law, contract law, tort law, public/constitutional law, property law, equity and trusts, and aspects of European and international law. Core modules also introduce legal research, reasoning, and legal skills such as client interviewing, advocacy and drafting.

In later years you choose from a range of optional modules that allow you to specialise or broaden your knowledge. Typical options include commercial and corporate law, employment law, family law, human rights law, intellectual property, international law, criminal litigation and evidence, clinical legal education and advanced topics in public law. Many students undertake a research project or dissertation in an area of particular interest.

Teaching combines lectures, small-group seminars, workshops and practical exercises. Assessment is by a mixture of unseen examinations, coursework, assessed skills tasks and, where offered, a dissertation or research project.

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to have completed upper secondary qualifications (for example A levels, Scottish Highers, or equivalent international qualifications) or an Access to Higher Education diploma. The programme welcomes applicants with a range of academic backgrounds, including mature students and those with relevant work experience.

Typical offers from the University of Leicester reference A-levels or equivalent qualification standards; applicants whose first language is not English will be asked to demonstrate proficiency in English through an approved test or equivalent qualification. Entry may also consider personal statements, references and performance at interview where applicable. Prospective students should consult the university's official admissions guidance for precise, up-to-date requirements for their qualification and country.

Career prospects

A Leicester Law LLB prepares graduates for legal careers and a wide range of other professions. Graduates commonly progress to:

• vocational training for solicitors or barristers (for example the professional qualification routes and pupillage or training contracts)
• roles as paralegals, legal assistants or legal executives in private practice and in-house teams
• positions in government, public policy, regulatory and compliance roles
• careers in business, human resources, finance and consultancy where legal knowledge is valuable
• third sector organisations, charities and international agencies working on rights, advocacy and policy
• further academic study at postgraduate level, including specialised LLM courses and research degrees

Students benefit from the university careers service, law-specific employability support, mooting and negotiation competitions, and opportunities to gain practical experience through legal clinics and pro bono activities.

Why study at University of Leicester

The University of Leicester has an established law school with active research and professional links that inform teaching. Students have access to practical learning opportunities such as mooting, client interviewing and clinic work that develop courtroom and client-facing skills alongside doctrinal study.

Leicester provides a supportive learning environment with dedicated academic staff, seminar groups that encourage discussion and independent legal research training. The university's careers and employability services and connections with local and regional legal employers help students explore placements, internships and routes into professional training. The city also offers an affordable student experience with good transport links to courts and legal employers across the region.