LLB Law (JD Pathway)

at University of Leicester

Year 1
Your first year covers the fundamental principles of the English legal system with three of the seven foundational law subjects. You are introduced to the Canadian legal and governmental systems and the role of law in Canadian society. You begin to build upon the academic skills acquired during your previous degree, as well as develop your legal reasoning by solving real problems and critically analysing the suitability of current laws. This degree recognises your existing skills, permitting you to learn to a greater depth of analysis than is considered on a 3-year degree, bringing you quickly up to speed for a future career.

Modules

• Analysing Law (advanced)
• Constitutional and Administrative Law (advanced)
• Contract Law (advanced)
• The Law of Tort (Advanced)
• Foundations of Canadian Law

Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

Year 2
You will complete your study of the seven foundation subjects, broadening your understanding of the English legal system and learning about the law of the European Union, including its influence over Canadian law. You will study the Canadian Constitution and be introduced to its application in Canadian legal practice.

Modules

• Legal Foundations of the European Union
• Criminal Law (advanced)
• Land Law (advanced)
• Equity and Trusts (Advanced)
• Canadian Constitutional Law

Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

You will need a Bachelors degree with at least a high 2:2, and usually a CGPA ranging from B+ to B-, depending on the institution from which you have applied.

No LNAT or LSAT required - Unlike some universities, at Leicester we do not require applicants to have taken the National Admissions Test for Law or the Law School Admission Test. We are not convinced that LNAT and LSAT scores provide any information we cannot get from your exam grades and school report.

Other national and international qualifications considered.

Selection Process
Applicants are not normally interviewed. If you receive an offer you will be invited to visit the Leicester Law School.

English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.5 including 6.0 in writing (or equivalent). If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU)offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard. 

UK Students

Starting in 2022

• £9,250 in your first year. Tuition fees are subject to government regulations and may change in future years

If you are resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland, you will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.

International Students

Starting in 2022

• £17,000 per year

You will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.

From 2022 onwards, EU nationals will pay the International fee. If you are an EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU settlement scheme, you may qualify for the UK fee (subject to criteria).

Whether you're looking for a career in law or are not yet sure where your degree will take you, our dedicated team of Careers Tutors are here to help. With a huge array opportunities to take part in, you'll discover the range of paths available and find the one that's right for you. Along, the way, you'll develop a portfolio of professional skills and also learn what employers are looking for in applications and job interviews. 

Some of the careers initiatives within the School include:

• Pro bono projects: Our student-led Pro Bono Group offers hundreds of volunteer roles across an extensive range of projects. Advise real clients in our Legal Advice Clinic or at the courts in Leicester, managing your own case load. Help a local or global community or be part of something really different and carry out research to support vulnerable people on death row in the USA – we’re one of only two universities doing this. As the projects are student-managed and supported by professionals and experts, you could even be the next leader of a new project.
• Legal competitions: The Leicester University Law Society organise mooting, debating, client interviewing, negotiation and mediation competitions for you to develop key transferable skills. For aspiring barristers, we have a brand-new dedicated moot court room and grand debating chamber, in which you can compete in national and international mooting competitions.
• Guaranteed Entry Scheme for progression to the professional training courses for solicitors with the University of Law and a programme of support for the bar course interview from the University of Law and other leading providers of the bar course.
• Networking events: With strong links to local, regional and national law firms, we'll help you to get your foot in the door. Make connections at our annual law fair which attracts over 40 top law firms (including magic circle firms) and through our meet-and-greet sessions with successful graduates.
• Workshops: Applying for jobs is a skill in itself and we’ll help you to succeed with tailored workshops on CV-writing, applications, psychometric tests, interviews and assessment centre techniques.
• Vacancy alerts and weekly newsletters to help you find vacation placements, work experience and a job after graduation.
• Commercial awareness programme run by the Leicester University Law Society ensuring you know what employers and clients really need from you.
• Practice-focused assessments: We’ll teach you how to draft a letter to a client in your first year – an essential skill for any solicitor. You can take this further in practice-based optional modules.

Our courses satisfy the entry requirements for the professional courses to prepare you to qualify as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales and permit exemptions from the legal executive qualification. Applicants wishing to become lawyers outside of England and Wales should consult the appropriate country’s legal statutory body to check the requirements. Leicester Law School LLB degrees are recognised by the Legal Practice Qualifications Board of Malaysia and are qualifying degrees for Canada.

For more information about professional qualification, consult:

• The Legal Practice Course and Solicitors Qualifying Exam
• Bar Professional Training Course and Bar Training Pathways
• Legal Executive Exemptions

• Information for Canadian applicants
• Information for Malaysian applicants