LLB Hons in Law

The LLB (Hons) Law at the University of Brighton is designed to give you a solid grounding in legal knowledge while developing the practical skills needed for a successful legal career. It’s ideal for students who want a career in law, the justice system, or related professional sectors, combining core legal study with opportunities to apply your learning in real-world contexts.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1
In your first year, you’ll cover foundational law modules such as Legal Skills and Methods, Public Law, and Contract Law. These modules introduce the legal system, develop analytical thinking, and help you understand key principles while building essential skills like legal research, reasoning, and communication.

Year 2
The second year deepens your knowledge with modules like Criminal Law, Law of Tort, and Constitutional and Administrative Law. You’ll also start exploring practical aspects of legal practice, including applying the law to real-life scenarios, problem-solving, and ethical decision-making.

Year 3
In your final year, you’ll focus on advanced topics and optional modules such as Equity and Trusts, Company Law, or Family Law. The year culminates in a Dissertation or Independent Research Project, allowing you to specialise in an area of interest and demonstrate your research, analytical, and writing skills — preparing you fully for professional practice or further study.

Focus Areas

• Core legal principles: contract, criminal law, tort, public law, and equity

• Practical legal skills: research, advocacy, professional ethics, and analysis

• Independent learning and problem-solving to prepare for legal and allied professions

• Career-ready approach: applying legal knowledge to real-world contexts

Learning Outcomes

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

• Confidently apply core legal knowledge to a variety of legal scenarios

• Demonstrate practical skills including legal research, advocacy, drafting, and professional conduct

• Critically analyse legal issues and make reasoned, ethical decisions

• Be prepared for a range of career paths within law, justice, and related fields

Professional Alignment / Accreditation

• The program is a Qualifying Law Degree, meeting the requirements for progression to professional legal training in England and Wales, including the Legal Practice Course (LPC) or Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC).

• Modules integrate professional standards and ethics, ensuring your learning aligns with the expectations of legal practice.

Reputation & Employability

• The University of Brighton is known for its supportive teaching environment and strong focus on employability.

• Students benefit from access to law clinics, networking opportunities, and links with local law firms and legal organisations.

• Graduates go on to careers as solicitors, barristers, paralegals, legal advisors, or pursue further study in law or professional specialisations.