LLB Hons Law

The LLB (Hons) Law at Leeds Trinity University gives you a strong, career-focused introduction to the legal world, blending traditional legal study with practical skills that prepare you for modern professional routes. It’s ideal for students who want a supportive learning environment, hands-on experience, and a degree shaped around real employability.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1

Your first year builds the foundations of legal knowledge while helping you settle into university-level study with confidence. You’ll explore essential modules such as Legal Systems, Contract Law, Criminal Law, and Legal Skills, giving you a clear understanding of how the legal system works and how lawyers construct arguments. This year focuses on developing your research, writing, and analytical abilities.

Year 2

In your second year, you deepen your understanding of core legal areas and begin applying your learning through more practical and analytical tasks. You’ll study modules such as Tort Law, Land Law, and Public Law, alongside opportunities to explore areas like Human Rights or Family Law depending on the pathway offered. Casework, debates, and applied scenarios help you strengthen your professional skill set.

Year 3

Your final year allows you to choose modules that reflect your career ambitions, giving you the chance to specialise. You’ll take advanced modules such as Equity and Trusts, Company Law, Criminal Litigation, or Employment Law, depending on your interests. You may also complete a Research Project or Dissertation, allowing you to investigate a legal topic in depth and showcase your independent thinking.

Focus Areas

Legal foundations, applied legal skills, reasoning, case analysis, practical problem-solving.

Learning Outcomes

Strong legal research, confident communication, critical thinking, practical advocacy skills, and readiness for professional legal training.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The degree prepares you for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) pathway and aligns with academic expectations for further legal training in England and Wales.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)

Leeds Trinity University is recognised for its personalised teaching approach, strong student satisfaction, and commitment to real-world, career-driven education.