LLB (Hons) Law (Graduate Entry) at Newcastle University

Our Graduate LLB is an accelerated law degree designed for graduates from any non-law backgrounds, offering a faster route to legal qualification in just two years. Building on your previous academic experience, you'll attend bespoke graduate workshops that will allow you to maximise your skills development and prepare you for the job market and be supported through mentorship sessions delivered by our Canadian alumnus. You'll explore how law is created, interpreted and applied in society and study core legal subjects including: contract law, criminal law, public law, tort law, land law, equity and trusts.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: Full time: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll build a strong foundation in legal knowledge in Legal Institutions and Methods, Contract Law, Criminal Law, Public Law, and UK & EU Law, alongside an optional module in Law and Ethics or Global Law. At the same time, you'll develop essential skills in legal research, analysis, problem-solving and legal reasoning, helping you make a successful transition into the study of law. Compulsory modules include: Introduction to Public Law (Graduate), Legal Institutions and Methods (Graduate), Contract Law (Graduate), Criminal Law (Graduate), UK & EU Law (Graduate), Land Law (Graduate), General Principles of Tort (Graduate), Equity and Trusts (Graduate).

Career pathways

The Newcastle LLB gives you a diverse range of skills that will prepare you for a number of careers. Our graduates are sought after by a range of high-profile employers.

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