LLB Law at University of Bristol

Bristol is one of the leading centres for law in the UK, ranked 54th in the world and 9th in the UK for Law (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026). Our Law School is based within a top 10 UK university (QS World University Rankings 2026). Our highly ranked law degree will give you a solid foundation of legal knowledge and an opportunity to explore a wide range of legal topics.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: Law  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Your first-year units will help you start to think, write, reason and argue like a lawyer, while developing key skills in research and analysis. They'll provide an exciting introduction to the essential knowledge and skills needed for effective study of law at university. Years two and three: As you progress, our second and third-year units will give you more flexibility to focus on what interests you most.

Career pathways

Combining excellence in teaching, research and employability, you will graduate with strong legal, analytical and reasoning skills, ready for success in legal and non-legal sectors. Many graduates go on to secure training contracts with international law firms and pupillages at barristers' chambers, while others pursue roles in business, finance, technology, human rights, government and the media.

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