LLB (Hons) Law Accelerated The University of Law Undergraduate Programmes

This course is designed to be the most focused professional law degree available. It's designed for students who wish to study a practically focused intensive course in two years, and wish to pursue a career in the legal sector. It’s a faster more intensive route, taught by the same tutors and using the same high-quality teaching methods as our three-year law degree. In the 2021 National Student Survey, the University of Law has been ranked first amongst universities in England for the category of 'teaching on my course'. We have an overall 5 Stars rating from QS World University Rankings and 5 stars in Teaching, Employability, Online Learning, Academic Development and Inclusiveness.

JD Canadian Pathway (London Bloomsbury campus only): If you’re interested in practising law in Canada or a Canadian university graduate, this course has a Canadian pathway offering modules in Canadian Law that will help prepare you for the Canadian NCA (National Committee on Accreditation) exams.* The law modules are ‘Foundations of Canadian Law’ and ‘Canadian Constitutional Law’ and are available at the London Bloomsbury campus only. ‘Foundations of Canadian Law’ will give you a sound knowledge of the history, principles and main sources of the Canadian legal system, while the ‘Canadian Constitutional Law’ module concerns the history of Canadian Constitutional law and basic constitutional principles. In order to take the JD Canadian pathway, you should apply for the course at the London Bloomsbury campus, then select the optional Canadian modules during your studies.

*Important Notice: You are advised to make your own enquiries with any professional bodies to which you may seek admission, to determine whether you will meet all their requirements, including academic, character and suitability requirements. The University cannot be held responsible for any decisions subsequently taken by a professional body concerning these requirements.

LLB Law (Accelerated)

Our Accelerated LLB covers all the same material as our LLB undergraduate law degree but in two years rather than three. It is designed for those who are able to dedicate extra time to their studies on a weekly basis. Still packed with great transferrable skills training, you can feel confident that you’ll graduate ready to take on the challenges of any career path you might wish to follow. If you’re eager to qualify as a solicitor or barrister then this course will help you jump-start your legal career. You can complete your degree in just two years with our Accelerated LLB, allowing you to move on to postgraduate study sooner. Studying our degree will also mean you are prepared in part for the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE 1) or to progress onto our Bar Practice Course (if you wish to qualify as a barrister).

Our Experience

We are one of the UK's longest-established specialist providers of legal education and have trained more practising lawyers in the UK than anyone else.

1st for Overall Student Satisfaction

We have been ranked first amongst universities for overall student satisfaction in England in the 2020 National Student Survey.

5 Stars University

We have an overall 5 Stars rating from QS World University Rankings and 5 stars in Teaching, Employability, Online Learning, Academic Development and Inclusiveness.

Course Details

Accelerated two years LLB

Our two-year Accelerated Law degree is designed to get you to the next stage of your professional training as a lawyer or start your career as quickly as possible, without compromising on quality. We focus on teaching you the most relevant and practical skills that employers are looking for.

The Accelerated LLB is a faster, more intensive route taught by the same tutors and using the same high-quality teaching methods as our three-year law degree. Over 90% of our tutors are qualified lawyers so you will learn to apply law in realistic and genuinely applicable ways.

When you study the Accelerated LLB with us you will receive:

• The highest standard of teaching from experienced professionals
• Small class sizes
• Choose from two campuses in the UK
• A variety of specialist modules to enhance your employment prospects

On successfully completing the course you will be all set to kick start your postgraduate study to become a qualified lawyer.

Canadian Juris Doctor Pathway

If you study this course at our London Bloomsbury campus you can choose our Canadian law modules in your third year, preparing you for qualification and practice in Canada.

Course Structure

Year 1: 31 study weeks

Semester 1

• Academic and Digital Skills
• Common-Law Method and Ethics
• Contract Law
• The Law of Tort

Semester 2

Compulsory modules include:

• Business Law 1
• Criminal Law
• Public Law

Choose one from*:

• Access to Justice and Legal Services
• Employment Law
• European Union Law
• Extended Essay
• Family Law
• Human Rights
• Legal Practice in the 21st Century
• Legal Technology and Innovation
• Real Estate

*All options are indicative and subject to availability.

Year 1: Summer

• Extended Essay

Year 2: 30 study weeks

Semester 1

• Critical Approaches in Current Legal Situations
• Equity and Trusts
• Family Law or Employment Law
• Land Law

Semester 2

Compulsory modules include:

• Business Law 2
• Civil Dispute Resolution

Choose two*:

• Canadian Constitutional Law (London only)
• Employment Law
• Family Law
• Foundations of Canadian Law (London only)
• Graduate and Employability Skills
• Human Rights
• International Commercial Law
• Legal Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Legal Technology
• Real Estate
• Research Project (double module)
• Wills and Succession

*All options are indicative and subject to availability.

Year 2: Summer

• Criminal Litigation and Evidence

Assessment

At the end of each semester, you’ll get a week for revision before two weeks of assessments.

• Exams: Two hours, ten multiple-choice questions and two long-form questions
• Coursework: Essay, project report or portfolio
• Oral presentation

We run mock assessments to allow you to practise before too.

Course Requirements

• ABB at A Level and Grade C/4 or above in GCSE English Language, or equivalent qualifications. Students who will be under the age of 18 but no younger than 17 at the commencement of the course are permitted.
• International requirements: An English language level equivalent to IELTS 7 or above, with a minimum of 6.5 in each component.

How to Apply

Applications for all our undergraduate courses are open, except courses at our Hong Kong campus.

Please note: Our Hong Kong courses are not yet open for applications. If you are interested in finding out more about studying in Hong Kong, please register your interest today.

Fees

2023/24:

• UK - £11,100 per annum
• International - £21,100 (London) or £19,400 (Non-London) per annum

Fees are locked for future study years, i.e. the student will pay the same price each year.