Law University of Southampton

Overview

This challenging and inspiring Law LLB course offered by the University of Southampton will give you in-depth legal knowledge, together with strong critical thinking and communication skills. 

The unique employability skills programme will ensure you consolidate what you learn through exceptional work experience and networking opportunities. 

All our undergraduate programmes lead to qualifying law degrees recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board.

As part of your Law LLB you can:

• experience law in action by applying to shadow a senior member of the judiciary in the High Court or Court of Appeal

• work alongside legal professionals to advise 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

• hone your presentation skills on the Streetlaw programme

• study modules outside of law to broaden your knowledge

During your degree you can take part in a range of competitions to enhance your skills, including the Womble Bond Dickinson Team Building Challenge and regional, national and international mooting and negotiation competitions.

You can forge even stronger links within our friendly community by joining a student-run society. These include our Law Society, Inns of Court Society, Mooting Society, Lawyers without Borders and the Canadian Law Society.

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