LLB Law with Study Abroad in English

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Warwick

Program Overview

Warwick’s LLB Law with Study Abroad in English gives you everything you’d expect from a top UK law degree, while adding a full year of international study to broaden your perspective and confidence. It’s designed for students who want a strong foundation in English law but also the advantage of studying in another country, experiencing a new legal culture, and developing global awareness.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1

Your first year builds the core foundations of legal thinking. You’ll explore key modules such as Criminal Law, Tort Law, Understanding Law in Context, and Law, State and the Individual. These subjects help you understand how law interacts with society, sharpen your ability to question legal systems, and build essential skills in reasoning, writing, and research.

Year 2

In your second year, you move into more advanced study through core modules like Contract Law and Property Law, where you’ll learn how agreements are formed, enforced, and how rights are defined and protected. You’ll also start tailoring your degree by choosing optional modules — whether you’re interested in areas like International Criminal Law, Comparative Human Rights, Refugee Law, or Internet Regulation.

Year 3 — Study Abroad

Your third year is spent at one of Warwick’s partner universities overseas. Here, you’ll study law in English while immersing yourself in a completely different academic and cultural environment. This year not only deepens your comparative understanding of law but helps you grow personally — building independence, adaptability, and a global mindset.

Year 4

In your final year back at Warwick, you’ll complete a major Supervised Project of up to 12,000 words. This allows you to explore a legal topic you genuinely care about, whether through a traditional dissertation or a policy-focused research piece. You’ll also choose from a wide range of optional modules such as Trusts Law, Corporate Tax Law, or other specialisms that align with your ambitions.

Focus Areas

“English law, comparative legal systems, human rights, contract and property law, the relationship between law and society.”

Learning Outcomes

“You’ll graduate able to analyse legal problems deeply, understand how different legal systems operate, communicate arguments clearly, and carry out independent legal research with confidence.”

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The degree includes the core subjects expected for professional progression in England and Wales, supporting pathways toward the SQE, Bar training, or other legal routes. The international study year also enhances your appeal to global firms and organisations.

Reputation & Employability

Warwick is widely recognised for producing highly capable, internationally aware law graduates. Employers value the combination of rigorous legal training and the study-abroad experience, which often leads to opportunities in leading UK law firms, international legal teams, government departments, NGOs, and policy organisations.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Warwick, studying law is a hands-on experience from the start. You won’t just learn legal theory in lecture halls — you’ll get plenty of chances to apply it in real contexts, work with real clients, join socially driven projects, and explore international legal issues. The Law School actively encourages students to step into practical environments, build confidence, and develop the kind of global mindset employers look for.

Here’s how that comes to life throughout your degree:

Warwick Law Clinic (Pro Bono): You can take part in pro bono work through the Law Society, where you’ll support real clients alongside trainee solicitors from a partner firm — interviewing them, researching cases, and drafting advice letters.
Law in the Community (LinC): Warwick’s social justice clinics let you work on impactful community projects, including the Immigration & Asylum Clinic and legal education workshops, giving you genuine insight into humanitarian and public-interest law.
International & European Law Society: Being part of this student-led society connects you with others interested in global law. They run networking evenings, mentoring dinners, and support sessions for students preparing for their year abroad.
Mini-Pupillage Grants: If you’re curious about life at the Bar, the university offers financial support to help cover travel and accommodation costs for mini-pupillages at barristers’ chambers.
Intercultural Skills Workshops: Warwick offers training focused on teamwork across cultures — perfect if you’re planning to work in international firms or multi-jurisdictional environments.
Final-Year Supervised Project: You’ll complete an independent project (6,000–12,000 words) in your last year, which could be a dissertation, policy brief, or even a creative legal writing piece, all guided by an academic specialist.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Completing the LLB Law with Study Abroad in English at Warwick sets you up with a blend of strong UK legal training and international exposure — a combination that employers instantly notice. Whether you’re aiming to become a solicitor, barrister, policy analyst, or legal advisor, this degree gives you both the academic depth and the global perspective needed for competitive legal careers.

Here’s how Warwick supports your next steps and what your future can look like:

Dedicated career guidance: Warwick Law School has its own Senior Careers Consultant who provides personalised advice, helps you prepare for applications, and runs employer events, workshops, and law-firm insight sessions throughout the year.
Access to work opportunities: Through myAdvantage, the university’s opportunity portal, you’ll find vacation schemes, internships, part-time roles, and paid placements — with bursaries available if you choose to take on unpaid legal experience.
Explore the Bar early: Students interested in becoming barristers can take part in mini-pupillages, with support from the Law School to access chambers and understand the Bar pathway from the inside.
Meaningful pro bono work: Through the Law in the Community (LinC) programme, you can work on impactful social-justice projects, including clinics supporting asylum and immigration cases — a great way to build confidence and demonstrate commitment.
International career advantage: Your year abroad adds long-term value, making you a strong candidate for roles in cross-border legal practice, international organisations, and firms that operate globally.
Strong graduate outcomes: Around 85% of Warwick law graduates go into roles where a law degree is essential or gives a substantial advantage, showing how well-regarded this pathway is in the job market.
Competitive earnings: Warwick law graduates report solid early-career salaries — with median earnings around £27,400 shortly after graduation, rising to about £35,400 within three years.

Further Academic Progression:

If you’d like to continue your studies after your LLB, Warwick opens the door to several pathways: you can pursue an LLM in areas like international, commercial, or comparative law, specialise further in subjects such as human rights or financial regulation, or even move toward a research-focused route with a PhD. The academic environment at Warwick is well-suited for students aiming to build expertise at the highest level.