(Hons) Law with Foundation Year The University of Law

Overview

The (Hons) Law with Foundation Year at The University of Law provides a comprehensive entry point into legal education, combining a preparatory year with a professional law degree. This programme is specifically structured to support students in developing the foundational academic skills required to succeed in higher education before progressing to the full LLB curriculum.

The initial year focuses on essential competencies such as digital literacy, research, and communication, ensuring a smooth transition into the rigorous study of legal principles. Following the foundation stage, the curriculum aligns with the requirements for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE1) and the Bar Practice Course, making it an ideal choice for aspiring legal professionals.

Why (Hons) Law with Foundation Year at The University of Law?

Learn from a faculty where over 90% of lecturers are qualified legal practitioners, including solicitors and judges and benefit from a 5-star rating from QS World University Rankings for teaching, employability, and inclusiveness.

Access a specialist careers service and an employability programme designed to secure legal and non-legal roles and engage in pro bono opportunities to gain practical experience in client interviewing, drafting, and legal research. Students can also utilise the Support & Success Promise, which includes financial bursaries and an employment guarantee for graduates.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 17550 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules include:

• Communication Skills
• Digital and Research Skills
• Core Concepts of Law
• Legal Method and Skills
• Academic and Career Success
• Public and EU Law
• Contract Law
• AI Literacy for the Future Professional
• Criminal Law
• Land Law
• Equity and Trusts

Careers with (Hons) Law with Foundation Year

Graduates are well-prepared for traditional legal paths, including roles as solicitors, barristers, paralegals, or judges. The transferable skills gained throughout the degree also open doors to diverse sectors such as politics, journalism, business, and finance. The university reports that 85% of law undergraduates were in employment or further study within 15 months of completing their course. Common destinations for alumni include international business organisations, the criminal justice sector, and commercial law firms.