Law

Explore the role of law in every aspect of life and society. With modules shaped by law lecturers’ genuine interests they bring real experience into the classroom - asking you to consider both the political and social context of the law alongside studying the rules of law.

Our qualifying law degrees combine academic study with opportunities to experience law in practice, preparing you for a career as a legal professional or as a legal specialist within an organisation.

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Undergraduate

Our law degrees will prepare you for a legal career as well as broader skills in analysis, logical reasoning and critical thinking - all of which are highly sought after in many careers.

Recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority as ‘Qualifying Law Degrees’ for 2021 entrants, all our law degrees also cover the foundations of legal knowledge required by the Bar Standards Board to satisfy the academic stage of training for barristers.

Our foundations of legal knowledge modules are also aligned with the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE), providing a solid base for you to prepare for SQE1 should you wish to qualify on the new solicitor’s route.

Postgraduate

Designed for those working on the justice, social and consumer sectors, our postgraduate courses also support a career change to a solicitor or barrister.

Recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority as ‘Qualifying Law Degrees’ for 2021 entrants, our Law CPE and LLM Law Conversion courses also cover the foundations of legal knowledge required by the Bar Standards Board to satisfy the academic stage of training for barristers.

Our LLM Law Conversion and International Law and Social Justice LLM are also eligible for the Government's Postgraduate Loan Scheme.

PhD courses

Research and knowledge exchange at the School of Business and Law are deeply rooted in the mission to promote responsible enterprise for a fairer society. We offer a wide variety of PhDs subjects at the School of Business and Law.

Business and Management PhDs (this includes law)
Tourism and hospitality PhD

We also have research centres and groups which focus on the School’s particular strength in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship, Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Justice as well as Tourism and Sustainability.

Solicitor apprenticeship

An alternative to the traditional route to qualify as a solicitor, this apprenticeship is an ideal opportunity if you're looking for an alternative to university or seeking a change in career. A solicitor apprenticeship will last from five to six years. However, any previous legal training you’ve done might reduce this time.

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Experience law in practice

Practical experience is embedded into each course, and we also offer opportunities to gain Qualifying Work Experience through initiatives such as our CLOCK Legal Companion Scheme, Citizens Advice Project and working within our pro-bono Brighton Legal Clinic.

These projects will train you to provide legal advice to members of the local community, to assist litigants or overturn wrongful convictions – all with the support of qualified lawyers.

Paid work placements

You'll have the opportunity to spend a year in a paid placement allowing you to apply your learning building your work experience, life skills and contacts before you graduate.

Postgraduate placement students qualify for our two-year international study visa, and the new UK Graduate Route.

Students in the past have completed placements at Oracle, HM Prison Service, the Home Office, IBM, the House of Lords and Acumen Business Law.

Learn from the experts

Our courses reflect current leading law research and practice in innovative ways. You'll be taught by a team who often balance teaching with external positions in law firms and chambers, and research.

This brings emphasis on exploring the relationship between law and justice in the social context and excellent networking and employability opportunities to our students.

Our accrediting bodies

Our Law degrees are recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board.

Our foundations of legal knowledge modules at all levels of study are aligned with the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE), providing a solid base for you to prepare for SQE1 should you wish to qualify on the new solicitor’s route.

Our LLB degrees, Law CPE and LLM Law Conversion courses also cover the foundations of legal knowledge required by the Bar Standards Board to satisfy the academic stage of training for barristers.

What our graduates say

Jade Chalker, Law LLB(Hons) and International Law and Social Justice LLM

"I chose to study law as it helps you to think from a different perspective.

"At an undergraduate level, you’re learning the basics of law. These include the areas that everyone pursuing a law career needs to know. Studying at a master’s level is much more complex and specific. You'll be looking more in depth at an area of law and the jurisprudence behind it."

Jessica Akinboyewa, Law with Business LLB(Hons)

"I want to become a barrister and this course has given me the awareness of what is required of me in the future, and to understand what area of law I want to practice.

My law tutors were extremely helpful and made me open to a lot of opportunities I wasn't aware of.

Zoe Bowler, Law with Criminology LLB(Hons)

"At university I took the time to work ‘smart’ through my studies and used every opportunity to learn.

"Achieving a first in my degree showcased my true potential and I was given the opportunity to attend a vacation scheme with city law firm Charles Russell Speechlys. Through this I was offered a training contract.

What jobs can I do with a law qualification?

Many of the skills you’ll gain are transferable so there are many jobs where your qualification would be useful.

10 jobs you could do with a law degree or masters:

Barrister
Solicitor
Paralegal
Company secretary
Licensed conveyancer
Consumer rights advisor
Probation officer
Legal executive
Customs officer
Politician

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