Law LLB (Hons)

About the Course

Graduating with an LLB from the University of Bedfordshire is the first step on your journey towards becoming a solicitor or a barrister as well as a range of other professional opportunities.

The LLB (Hons) Law is the undergraduate degree for all students wishing to pursue a career in law.

During your degree you will explore the latest developments in legal practice. In addition to the core subjects all LLB undergraduates are required to study you will have the opportunity to study a range of specialist optional units including medical law and ethics; family and child law; immigration and asylum law; aviation law; commercial law; and international law.

Teaching is delivered by a dedicated team with professional experience in the legal industry. In-class teaching is supported by a range of fantastic extra-curricular opportunities including our Law Clinic; our award-winning Refugee Legal Assistance Project; and our mooting programme.

Our law graduates leave us as articulate and knowledgeable individuals with a range of transferable skills ready to pursue a career in law management human resources the civil service and public sector education and many other areas.

All our LLB courses satisfy the requirements set by the Bar Standards Board for the academic component of Bar training. For further information go to the Bar Standards Board website

Why choose this course?

• Our Law courses rank 5th for on-track graduate outcomes out of 99 HE institutions offering the subject (Complete University Guide 2023)
• Study law within its broader economic social political historical ethical and cultural environment
• Develop your advocacy skills in our modern Moot Court giving you confidence in a realistic setting
• Explore your ability to present arguments in a persuasive and authoritative way
• Gain skills in critical analysis research teamwork use of language and argument and the ability to work and learn independently
• Benefit from the option to obtain an additional qualification the Higher Diploma in Paralegal Practice accredited by the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP)

Note on QLD/SQE route to professional qualification

The LLB is a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).

In line with the relevant SRA guidance the QLD/LPC route to professional qualification as a solicitor is no longer available to students who register after 21 September 2021. Upon successful completion of this LLB course you will pursue your professional qualification through the new Solicitor Qualifying Examination (SQE) route.