European Legal Studies (Honours) University of Westminster

Overview

Within the European Legal Studies (Honours) course at the University of Westminster  you take control of your learning pathway by choosing from a wide variety of creative modules. Through immersive lectures, seminars, tutorials, and one-to-one sessions, you are encouraged to find your voice and express your ideas in a safe and supportive environment.

Key facts

• In addition, the European Legal Studies LLB allows you to develop your language skills. With a compulsory year abroad in Year 3, you'll study at one of our prestigious partner universities in Europe.

• Although we encourage independent learning, you'll always be supported by our talented team. Even during your year abroad, we maintain regular contact with you through our academic exchange coordinator and your personal academic tutor.

Top reasons

• Take control of your learning pathway by tailoring your studies through our wide range of specialist modules

• An immersive international experience studying abroad with one of our European partner universities

• Our broad and creative curriculum integrates research and professional skills so that you can align your learning with professional practice or research.

• Diverse teaching methods (including seminars, interactive lectures, tutorials, and one-to-one sessions) help you learn in a supportive, collaborative environment to encourage you to find your voice.

• Your degree is intellectually aligned for SQE1 and SQE2 and preparation for the Bar

• Regular events with the alumni and opportunities to participate in student partnership roles enhance and deepen your learning opportunities

Careers

• Studying in the UK and Europe gives you a unique insight into international law practices. 

• Coupled with innovative modules, research, and real-world experience, we’ll prepare you for various legal careers, including practice as a barrister, advocate, solicitor, clerk, officer of the court or legal executive. 

• Graduates also pursue careers in legal interpreting, the Civil Service, international organisations, NGOs, and local government.

Job roles 

This course will prepare you for roles in a variety of areas, including: 

• Solicitor 

• Barrister 

• Paralegal 

• Advice worker 

• Civil service administrator 

• Compliance officer 

• Legal Executive