In only six years, earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from Laurier and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom. Complete a BA in Criminology, Human Rights & Human Diversity, or Law & Society on Laurier's Brantford campus, or in English, History, Philosophy, or Political Science on our Waterloo campus. Gain international experience by studying abroad in the United Kingdom for your LLB without the requirement of the LSAT exam. In your final year, return to Canada and take courses to prepare you for the national accreditation exams and a future career in law.
New for Sept. 2023: Combine the LLB with English at our Waterloo or Brantford campuses!
Once at Sussex you can get involved in legal competitions to develop legal practice skills, giving you the opportunity to boost your employability and, as appropriate, network with law firms. Where offered, you can take part in these competitions during your studies, and some can be taken across more than one year of study. Sussex runs a range of contests, typically including:
- client interviewing
- criminal advocacy
- mooting
- negotiation
By taking part in these Sussex-run events, you will gain valuable experience and enhance your skills before competing at national and international levels. Sussex law students have a strong history of success in various competitions in the UK and internationally.
Sussex Clinical Legal Education
The program's range of clinical legal work also will allow you to use your developing expertise in the real world. Sussex Clinical Legal Education has links to a variety of not-for-profit legal projects and offers you the opportunity to expand your education and skills in a practical way. Some of the current legal projects include:
- Criminal Justice Law Clinic
- Employment Law Clinic
- Family Law Clinic
- Migration Law Clinic