LLB (Hons) Law with Business

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Liverpool

Program Overview

Liverpool’s Law with Business degree uniquely blends legal education with business insights, letting you explore both law and management in a modern, connected way. It’s perfect for students who want to qualify as a lawyer while building strong commercial awareness and understanding how legal decisions shape the business world.

Curriculum Structure

Year One

In your first year, you’ll build core legal foundations while getting a taste of business concepts. You’ll study Foundations of Law and Social Justice, Law of Contract, and Public Law, which teach you how legal principles develop in society. On the business side, modules like Functions of Business 1 and Functions of Business 2 introduce you to how organisations operate and what drives business decisions.

Year Two

Your second year brings deeper legal theory and ethics together with business thinking. You’ll take Law of Tort and Equity & Trusts, learning how law interacts with rights and property. You'll also explore Law and Social Justice in Action to examine legal institutions in practice, alongside Business Ethics and Business in the Global Economy, which will challenge you to think critically about how business impacts society.

Year Three

In the final year, you can tailor your studies to your interests with optional modules across law and business. You’ll take Global Strategic Management and Strategic Management & Business Policy to understand high-level business strategy, while legal modules like EU Law and Criminal Law let you dive deeper into specific areas of law. You’ll also have the opportunity to write a dissertation, carrying out independent research into a legal issue that matters to you.

Focus Areas : Business Law, Contract Law, Tort, Equity & Trusts, Public Law, Strategic Management, Global Business, Ethical Governance, EU Law, Criminal Law

Learning Outcomes : You’ll develop strong legal reasoning, commercial insight, the ability to apply law to business contexts, ethical decision-making, and advanced research abilities.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation) : This LLB qualifies you for the SQE route and meets the academic requirements to pursue legal training as a solicitor or barrister.

Reputation (Employability) : Liverpool Law School is known for bridging academic theory with business relevance, giving graduates an edge in law firms, corporate settings, and public service — all backed by Liverpool’s strong reputation in both law and business education.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Liverpool, the Law with Business degree goes far beyond traditional lectures. You’ll gain hands-on experience, developing both legal and business skills through interactive workshops, group projects, and practical exercises. The Law School’s strong professional links give you opportunities to work with real clients and understand how legal advice functions in the workplace.

Practical experiences include:

Law Clinic: In your final year, you can work in the Law Clinic, advising real clients under supervision. This allows you to apply your legal knowledge and build confidence in a real-world setting.
Professional mentoring & placements: Access mentoring from experienced legal and business professionals, and take part in work placements with law firms or commercial organisations to see theory in action.
Mooting, negotiation & advocacy: Develop your advocacy skills through simulated legal debates, negotiation exercises, and courtroom-style moots.
Digital & clinical skills: Use modern tools like lecture capture, online case studies, podcasts, and clinical workshops to enhance your professional toolkit.
Business-law integration: Collaborate on projects that combine legal theory with real business challenges, reflecting how law operates in commercial contexts.
Library & research support: Benefit from Liverpool’s Law School building and the Sydney Jones Library, providing access to legal journals, resources, and quiet spaces to refine your research and analytical skills.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduating with a Law with Business degree from Liverpool gives you the flexibility and skills to step confidently into a range of professional roles. You could pursue a career as a corporate lawyer, a business consultant, work in policy, or join in-house legal teams. With your combined expertise in law and business, you’re well-prepared for opportunities in law firms, financial services, corporate management, and public organisations, making your career path both versatile and impactful.

Liverpool provides strong support to help you turn your degree into a successful career:

Careers & Employability Support: The Law School’s Employability Team, together with the University’s Careers & Employability Service, offers mentoring, placement schemes, and personalised guidance specifically for law and business students.
Practical Legal Experience: Take part in the Liverpool Law Clinic, advising real clients under supervision and applying your legal knowledge in practice.
Professional Mentoring: Get paired with experienced legal and business professionals who provide guidance, career advice, and insight into the industry.
Work Placements & Vacation Schemes: Access short internships and work placements in law firms and commercial organisations, giving you hands-on experience and a chance to network.
Long-Term Value: By blending law with business, your degree equips you with skills and credibility that are valued across both professional legal and corporate sectors.
Graduate Outcomes: Liverpool graduates often move into highly skilled roles in legal professions, business, and public service, reflecting the practical and academic strength of the programme.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing your degree, you can continue your studies with postgraduate options such as an LLM (Master of Laws) in areas like International Business Law, Commercial Law, or Human Rights. This advanced training allows you to specialise further, enhance your career prospects, and prepare for high-level roles in law, business, or academia.