Law Accelerated Programme University of Southampton

Overview

Designed for graduates from a wide range of disciplines, this Law Accelerated Programme LLB at the University of Southampton offers you the possibility of a qualifying law degree in just 2 years. 

You'll become proficient in all the subjects required for a qualifying law degree and have the opportunity to develop an area of interest through extended study for your dissertation. 

This programme will give you in-depth legal knowledge together with strong critical thinking and communication skills. As you would expect from a Russell Group university, you'll be taught by active researchers who bring the latest legal developments to the curriculum. 

As part of your degree you can:

• gain work experience alongside legal professionals by advising students at the Law Clinic

• engage with our academic research groups including the Stefan Cross Centre for Women, Equality and Law, and the Institute of Maritime Law

• benefit from advice from our alumni about your future legal career options during our unique careers and employability skills programmes

• take part in a range of competitions to enhance your skills, including the Clyde & Co Team Building Challenge, and also regional, national and international mooting and negotiation competitions

Career Opportunities

This degree will allow you to develop and evidence subject-specific and targeted employability skills. This includes the required skill set for a range of future careers, further study, or starting your own business.

The skills you can expect to focus on and gain from this course include:

• Research

• Critical thinking

• Self-management

• Communication

• Teamwork

• Problem solving

Accreditation

This course is accredited by:

• Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
• Bar Council