LLB in Law with Business

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Brighton

Program Overview

The LLB in Law with Business blends a strong foundation in legal principles with an understanding of the business world, making it ideal for students who want a career that intersects law, commerce, and management. Over three years, you’ll develop essential legal knowledge alongside practical business insight, preparing you for diverse roles in law, business, and beyond.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1
You’ll start with core law modules such as Legal Skills and Methods, Public Law, and Contract Law, alongside introductory business modules. This year focuses on building your understanding of the legal system and fundamental business concepts, while developing critical thinking, research, and professional skills.

Year 2
In the second year, you’ll explore advanced law topics including Criminal Law and Tort Law, while engaging with business-focused modules such as Business Management or Finance for Managers. You’ll also apply your learning to real-world scenarios, developing problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills relevant to both legal and business contexts.

Year 3
The final year allows you to specialise and consolidate your learning. Modules may include Equity and Trusts, Company Law, and Business Strategy in Practice, along with a Dissertation or Research Project. This year emphasises professional application, preparing you to handle complex legal and business challenges and equipping you for graduate careers or further study.

Focus Areas

Core legal knowledge: contract, criminal law, tort, public law, and equity
Business understanding: management, finance, strategy, and commercial awareness
Practical legal and business skills: research, analysis, professional ethics, and decision-making
Career-ready approach: combining law and business to enhance employability across multiple sectors

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this program, you will be able to:

Apply legal knowledge to a variety of professional and business contexts
Demonstrate practical skills including legal research, advocacy, drafting, and business analysis
Critically evaluate legal and commercial issues, making ethical and informed decisions
Be prepared for careers in law, corporate sectors, or further study in law, business, or management

Professional Alignment / Accreditation

The law component meets the requirements for a Qualifying Law Degree, allowing progression to professional legal training such as the Legal Practice Course (LPC) or Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC)
Integrates professional standards and ethics, ensuring learning aligns with the expectations of legal and business practice

Reputation & Employability

Brighton is known for combining supportive teaching with a strong focus on employability and real-world experience
Students can access placements, internships, and networking opportunities with law firms, businesses, and local organisations
Graduates pursue careers as solicitors, barristers, paralegals, business consultants, or continue their studies in law, business, or combined professional programmes

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Studying the LLB in Law with Business at the University of Brighton combines rigorous academic study with plenty of hands-on experience, ensuring you develop the practical skills employers value. From day one, you’ll engage with real-world legal and business scenarios, preparing you for professional practice and giving you confidence to step straight into a career after graduation. The program is designed to balance theory with applied learning, helping you understand how law operates in business contexts.

Key experiential learning opportunities include:

Group Projects & Case Studies: Collaborate with peers to solve realistic legal and business challenges, developing teamwork, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Work Placements & Internships: Gain direct experience in law firms, corporate legal departments, or business organisations, applying your learning in professional settings.
Mooting & Advocacy Exercises: Practice courtroom skills and professional presentations, honing public speaking, argumentation, and negotiation abilities.
Field Trips & Observational Visits: Visit courts, tribunals, regulatory bodies, and local businesses to see law and business in action.
Specialist Libraries & Digital Resources: Access Brighton’s law and business collections, online legal databases, and professional software for research and case preparation.
Independent Research & Final Projects: Undertake research projects or dissertations, applying analytical and legal skills to business and law topics of your choice.

At Brighton, the LLB in Law with Business ensures you graduate not only with strong academic knowledge but also the practical, career-ready skills to thrive in legal and business professions.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduating with the LLB in Law with Business from the University of Brighton opens the door to a range of exciting career paths. Many graduates go on to work as solicitors, barristers, paralegals, or business and legal advisors, combining legal knowledge with commercial insight. The program equips you with practical skills and professional confidence, giving you a competitive edge in both law and business sectors.

To support your career progression, Brighton offers:

Dedicated Careers and Employability Services: One-to-one guidance, CV and interview workshops, and sector-specific mentoring to help secure graduate roles or placements in law and business.
Graduate Employment Stats & Salary Insights: Brighton law graduates enjoy strong employment outcomes, with many securing full-time roles within six months of graduation; typical starting salaries range from £22,000 to £32,000 depending on the role and sector.
University–Industry Partnerships: Strong links with law firms, corporate legal departments, and business organisations provide networking opportunities, placements, and hands-on experience.
Professional Accreditation Value: The LLB component meets the standards of a Qualifying Law Degree, allowing progression to professional legal training in England and Wales.
Graduation Outcomes: Alumni pursue careers in law, corporate advisory, financial services, consultancy, or continue into postgraduate study, demonstrating the versatility of combining law with business expertise.

Further Academic Progression: Graduates can advance their studies through the Legal Practice Course (LPC), Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC), Master’s degrees in Law, International Business Law, or other specialised business and law programmes, opening doors to higher-level legal or managerial roles.