Business Law (Hons) London South Bank University

Overview

As well as developing in-depth legal knowledge and academic skills, there is a strong emphasis on experiential learning and legal education for professional practice and the enhancement of professional career prospects. We offer opportunities for all undergraduate students to undertake a work placement, internship or work experience, including in our Legal Advice Clinic, during our core Working in the Law Module. We also offer professional practice and skills options that allow students to develop their professional skills and specialist interests in selected practice areas including Advocacy, Civil Litigation and Human Rights.

Employability

On successful completion of Business Law (Hons) courses at London South Bank University you will be able to progress to qualify as a Barrister, a Chartered Legal Executive or a Solicitor. You will also be prepared for a wide range of professional careers in other sectors including Business, Central & Local Government and Management.

To be a Barrister you need to pass with 2(ii) Honours. You will then need to pass the Bar Professional Training Examination and obtain a Pupillage (work based learning).

You can then go onto qualify as a Fellow of the Institute on the basis of three years qualifying work experience.

To be a Solicitor you need to pass the degree. You will then need to pass the Solicitors Qualifying Examination Parts 1 and 2 and to obtain two years of qualifying work experience.