Law The Open University UK

Overview

Within this Law CertHE from The Open University UK by the end, you’ll have been provided with the opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of the legal system of England and Wales and developed a range of legal and other skills.  You may also choose to continue on to complete our Bachelor of Laws with Honours (LLB) qualification.

Key facts:

• Gives you the opportunity improve your understanding of the legal system in England and Wales

• Helps develop key legal skills with identifying legal issues and applying legal principles

• Can assist your career development by demonstrating your academic ability to potential employers.

Career opportunities:

The knowledge and skills you will gain from studying this certificate are recognised and highly respected by many employers. The certificate will prepare you for career development in law, business, government, education, charitable and non-governmental organisations and a wide range of other public facing and regulatory roles. Roles in finance, human resources, local government or general management all benefit from a legal background and from the discipline of studying law.

You can continue your legal studies by completing the full Bachelor of Laws with Honours (LLB) qualification and this qualification will help you with a legal career. It is necessary to complete further undergraduate legal studies successfully and meet all other requirements of the regulatory authorities in order satisfactorily to complete your training as a solicitor or barrister. Further information about future legal careers can be found in the Bachelor of Laws with Honours (LLB) qualification.

If you want to become a barrister in England and Wales, or a solicitor or barrister in Northern Ireland, you’ll need to complete the LLB within six years.