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Law, LLB

University of Sheffield, the United Kingdom

University of Sheffield

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LLBFull-time3 yearsSeptemberGBP 9250 per yearfind out

About Law, LLB - at University of Sheffield

This course introduces you to all the subjects you need to develop a critical understanding of modern English law. You'll learn how the law works in our society and how it changes and develops.

There are a huge amount of optional modules available for you to select from. Whether you choose commercial based subjects, or international law, human rights, or criminal law and evidence, you can build your LLB to suit your strengths and career aspirations.

The Core Legal and Study Skills module includes an introduction to mooting, employability workshops and study skills sessions.

You can also choose to study abroad in one of 75 world-class partner universities across the globe, providing you with an excellent opportunity to gain an insight into another legal system.

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Practice of law

Our LLB degrees provide you with expert knowledge to enter the legal profession. 

If you plan to be a solicitor, after graduation you'll need to complete the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) and undertake a two-year period of qualifying work experience. Thanks to a collaboration between the University of Sheffield and the University of Law, you can study a Solicitor Qualifying Exam (SQE) course at our Sheffield campus.

If you plan to be a barrister, our courses satisfy the seven 'foundations of legal knowledge' set by the Bar Standards Board . After graduation you'll need to complete a Bar training course and undergo a period of work-based training supervised by an experienced barrister, known as a pupillage.

Changes to legal education

Entry requirements

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:

AAA

A Levels + additional qualifications: AAB + A in a relevant EPQ
International Baccalaureate: 36
BTEC Extended Diploma: D*DD in a relevant subject
BTEC Diploma: DD in a relevant subject + A at A Level
Scottish Highers: AAAAA
Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels: A + AA
Access to HE Diploma: Award of
Access to HE Diploma: in either Law, Business Management, Humanities or Social Sciences, with 45 credits a
T Level: 3, including 39 at Distinction and 6 at Merit

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