LLB (Hons) LAW (CRIMINAL LAW PATHWAY)

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Our professional practice focused LLB Criminal Law course will give you a thorough grounding in the law with a particular emphasis on Criminal Law, as well as the opportunity to develop your career and professional skills at the same time.

The course is aimed at students who already know that they are likely to want to work in the Criminal Justice sector and covers the key topics of Criminal Law, Criminal Litigation, and the Law of Evidence. Your final year Project will also be on a Criminal Justice topic of your choosing. You will be able to graduate with a clear and focused statement of your career intentions

As well as developing in-depth legal knowledge and academic skills, there is a strong emphasis on experiential learning and legal education for professional practice and the enhancement of professional career prospects. We offer opportunities for all undergraduate students to undertake a work placement, internship or work experience, including in our Legal Advice Clinic, during our core Working in the Law Module.

The course is the first step on the journey to becoming a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive as well as being the foundation for a broad range of other professional careers. It is designed to give students a ‘Head Start’ on professional qualification, particularly for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination with its focus on professional procedure and skills as well as the academic study of Law. As part of our assessment strategy, we use professional examination style multiple choice questions, so our students have an opportunity to practice and prepare for them in advance. Students who pass Business Law, Company Law & Employment Law with grades of 50% or more are also eligible to become Graduate Members of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, a recognised legal qualification.

The course is supported by extensive online learning resources and all students are given access to a personal electronic law library. The course offers opportunities to study abroad, including international field trips such as the Comparative Law option. We have very strong links with the local legal community, particularly the South London Law Society and the Southwark Legal Advice Network, and the course offers frequent opportunities to learn from legal practitioners, particularly our Visiting Fellow and Professors, Alumni and members of the local legal profession who contribute guest lectures and support our career development activities and events.

Why Law at LSBU?

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On this course, 95% of students think that teaching staff are good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2025).

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We are the first and only Law School in the UK to introduce an employability guarantee. We offer opportunities for all undergraduate students to undertake work experience in at least one of our clinics. These include our award-winning Legal Advice Clinic, Human Rights Clinic and Law and Social Policy Clinic.

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Experienced practitioners and law teachers - You'll learn from practised informed legal professionals who know what it takes to succeed in the field.

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You’ll have access to our Oxford University Press Law Trove law library worth over £6000, meaning you’ll have all online your textbooks for free. You’ll also have access to world class law databases including LexisNexis and Westlaw UK.

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We have strong professional links with the local legal profession, including the South London Law Society, numerous professional societies and the Southwark Legal Advice Network.

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We partner with Barbri to offer SQE 1 -style multiple choice testing throughout foundational legal knowledge modules.

Entry Level Requirements

Careers

Employability Service

At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:

• An online board where you can see a wide range of placements. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.
• Our Careers Gym offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and finding work experience, as well as regular presentations from employers across a range of sectors.