Law University of Essex

Overview

On the  Law  programme from University of Essex students will gain a thorough grounding in the core principles of English and international law while developing critical thinking, legal research, and professional reasoning skills. By graduation, you’ll be equipped with the academic foundation required for a legal career as a solicitor or barrister, alongside transferable skills valued across business, government, and the public sector.

Your future

The LLB Law helps you understand how law shapes society, government, business, and global justice, giving you the tools to make sense of the world you want to work in. By studying core areas including contract law, criminal law, tort law, public law, and EU and international law, you build the legal knowledge required for professional training and a wide range of careers beyond law.

You’ll learn from expert academics whose research influences legal reform, public policy, and international justice. This ensures your learning is grounded in real cases and contemporary legal challenges, helping you develop informed and critical perspectives valued by employers and professional bodies.

From your first year, you’ll begin developing practical legal skills such as research, drafting, advocacy, and critical analysis. These skills are taught with a clear focus on professional practice, helping you feel confident applying your knowledge in assessments, applications, and future legal roles.

You’ll also gain hands-on experience through on-site, real-world legal clinics. Working on live cases under expert supervision, you’ll support individuals, businesses, and charities with free legal advice. This practical experience helps you graduate with professional confidence, commercial awareness, and a strong advantage in the competitive graduate jobs market.

Accreditation

• Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.The qualifying law degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for the purposes of satisfying the academic stage of training.