LLB Graduate Law at London Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Two courses rolled into one. Applying for our Graduate LLB degree course is the equivalent of completing our Graduate Diploma in Law course and our Graduate Law (Top-Up) (Distance Learning) at the same time. As a result, you will reach the level of a three-year law undergraduate in just one year and gain an internationally recognised qualification all at once.

Faculty: School of Business, Environment and Law | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Assessed Essays, Case and Statute Analysis, Criminal Law, Extended Essay, LLB Hons Graduate Law (Top-up) (Distance Learning), Obligations A (Contract), Obligations B (Tort), Property Law A (Land Law), Property Law B (Equity and Trusts), Public Law A (Constitutional and Administrative), Public Law B (European Union Law).

Career pathways

On graduation, you'll be eligible to undertake a Bar Professional Training course, from there you can proceed either to a training contract with a firm of solicitors or a pupillage in a barrister's chambers. The Common Professional Exam (CPE) is a well-recognised route to a legal career, and many employers in the legal field actively favour postgraduate students who have a proven expertise outside the area of law.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have: An undergraduate degree from any recognised university with at least the level of Lower Second Class honours or the equivalent. The Admissions Officer for the course may consider equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience as suitable for admission. All applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If English is not the student’s first language, they will normally be required to have gain Academic IELTS to at least grade 7 overall, with at least 6.5 in each component. Applicants who require a Tier 4 student visa may need to provide additional information. English language: If you require a Student visa you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet a specific standard listed under the 'advanced requirements' in our English language requirements.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,500 a year (2027/28). Part-time, September 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 4,500 a year (2027/28). Part-time, September 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.lawcabs.ac.uk/courses/graduate-law-llb

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