LLB(Hons) Law

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Alexander College Cyprus

Program Overview

The LLB (Hons) Law at Alexander College Cyprus is a dynamic three-year full-time program that blends theoretical foundations with practical legal skills, delivering a Qualifying Law Degree from Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) that's recognized by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, Cyprus Bar Association, and KYSATS. It's perfect for ambitious students passionate about law who want to build a versatile career in a competitive field, studying in English at our Larnaca or Paphos campuses with affordable tuition (€6,950/year, plus state grants up to €3,417).

Curriculum structure

Year 1 lays a strong foundation by introducing you to the English legal system and core principles, starting with Social Justice in the English Legal System to explore fairness and societal impacts, alongside Law of Obligations in Context and Contract Law for understanding agreements and duties. You'll dive into Criminal Law to analyze offenses and defenses, while Success Modules build essential skills like critical thinking and digital literacy, helping you settle in and thrive from day one.

Year 2 builds depth in key areas like property and public governance, with Land Law covering ownership and real estate rights, Law of Torts examining civil wrongs and remedies, and Public Law focusing on constitutional principles and government powers. You can then personalize your path with electives such as International Law and Human Rights, Mooting and Opinion Writing, or Dispute Resolution, sharpening advocacy and negotiation skills through practical scenarios.

Year 3 sharpens your expertise for professional practice, featuring EU Law – Dissertation Project for in-depth research on European legal frameworks, Equity and Trusts on fiduciary duties and remedies, plus advanced electives like Commercial Law. This capstone year emphasizes independent analysis and real-world application, preparing you to graduate with a portfolio of sophisticated legal knowledge.

Focus areas include contract and criminal law foundations, public and land law, torts, EU law, equity, trusts, commercial law, human rights, dispute resolution, and practical skills like mooting.

Learning outcomes equip you with problem-solving, critical analysis, academic writing, and practical abilities for employers or professional bodies, through lectures, seminars, moots, negotiations, and role-plays.

Professional alignment (accreditation): Fully approved by CYQAA, DIPAE, and delivered as a CCCU franchise; it's a Qualifying Law Degree recognized by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, Cyprus Bar Association, and KYSATS.

Reputation (employability rankings): Alexander College's LLB stands out for its employer-recognized practical focus and pro bono insights, with no specific QS/Guardian rankings noted, but strong alignment to competitive legal careers via UK degree prestige and Cyprus Bar endorsement.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now: https://alexander.ac.cy/courses/undergraduate/llb-hons-law/

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Alexander College Cyprus, our LLB (Hons) Law program dives deep into experiential learning, giving you hands-on skills that mirror real legal practice right from the start. You'll build practical expertise through interactive sessions like moots, negotiations, and role plays, alongside group work that sharpens your teamwork and critical thinking—essential for any lawyer. With 9 contact hours weekly blending lectures, seminars, and workshops, plus equal time for independent research and prep, you'll tackle written exercises and take-home activities designed to simulate actual legal scenarios, all supported by library facilities and online materials at our Larnaca and Paphos campuses.

This approach equips you with employer-ready skills: here's how it plays out in the program:
- Group projects and tutorials: Collaborate in smaller seminar groups and student-led sessions to debate topics, develop arguments, and solve problems together.
- Moots, negotiations, and role plays: Practice courtroom advocacy, client negotiations, and dispute resolution in realistic simulations across nearly all modules.
- Practical workshops: Hands-on sessions foster independent critical learning, with self, peer, and tutor assessments to refine your legal application skills.
- Library and online resources: Full access to physical libraries and virtual learning platforms for research, case studies, and digital materials.
- Personal academic tutoring: Regular one-on-one meetings to guide your progress and tailor your learning to career goals.

Progression & Future Opportunities

At Alexander College Cyprus, our Bachelor of Laws LLB (Hons) program dives deep into practical, hands-on learning that builds real-world legal skills you'll use right away in your career. You'll gain experience through lectures, seminars, practical workshops, moots, negotiations, role plays, and group work—all designed to sharpen your critical thinking, problem-solving, and advocacy abilities with 9 contact hours weekly plus independent research and online prep. This approach, including self, peer, and tutor assessments plus 'take-home' exercises that mimic real legal practice, ensures you're not just learning theory but actively applying it.

Here are some standout ways our LLB students build experiential skills:
- Group projects and tutorials: Work in smaller seminar groups on discussions, student-led sessions, individual/group tutorials, and collaborative tasks to develop your understanding and teamwork in legal scenarios.
- Practical simulations: Engage in moots (mock trials), negotiations, and role plays across nearly all modules for authentic courtroom and client-facing practice.
- Library and online resources: Full access to library facilities and virtual learning platforms with networks for research, online materials, and independent study.
- Academic personal tutor support: Regular one-on-one meetings to foster independent, critical learning tailored to your progress.
- Campuses in Larnaca and Paphos: Modern facilities at both locations support your full-time studies, with everything from classrooms to study spaces optimized for law students.