Law (with Foundation Year) (Hons) Bangor University

Overview

The additional foundation year helps you better prepare for degree-level study, giving you a taste of learning at this higher level. On successful completion, you will join Year 1 of the Law LLB (Hons) degree programme.

In addition to academic writing and presentation, you will learn how to conduct independent research, retrieving information from a range of appropriate sources, including cases, statutes, and other legal sources. This develops the same legal research skills you would employ in a future career and will help you during your LLB.

The LLB is seen as a traditional ‘steppingstone’ to becoming a solicitor or barrister, however, a degree in law develops lots of practical competencies: research skills, an analytical mind, the ability to listen, form sound arguments, read and quickly process complex information.

Careers

They prioritise your employability by embedding essential skills into every module, ensuring you graduate with a comprehensive skill set that extends far beyond the classroom. You'll receive expert advice, support and personalised mentoring to help you make informed decisions about your future.

With strong connections to local, national, and international organisations, we offer placement opportunities to enhance your employability. The unique CYMUNED programme provides access to jobs, internships, and other CV-boosting opportunities, many of which are exclusively available to Bangor students, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.

They understand the importance of networking in shaping your future career. That's why we offer regular opportunities to connect with industry professional with high-profile guest speaker sessions. The Student Law Society also hosts events throughout the year, designed to help you build valuable connections and sharpen your practical skills.

Studying Law (with Foundation Year) (Hons)  at Bangor University not only prepares you for diverse careers within the legal profession but also equips you for highly skilled roles in fields such as academia, business, finance, education, journalism, politics, activism, public policy, and social services. While the degrees meet the Bar Standards Board's requirements for barristers and provide essential knowledge for qualification as solicitors, they also open doors to a wide range of other career paths.

Some of the graduates have gone on to work for the Crown Prosecution Service, HM Prison and Probation Service, Ministry of Justice, UNESCO, local and national solicitors and various chambers to name a few.

Typical roles may include:

• Advice worker

• Arbitrator

• Barrister

• Chartered legal executive (England and Wales)

• Conveyancer

• Civil servant

• Human resources

• Judge

• Journalist

• Lawyer

• Mediator

• Probation officer

• Political risk analyser

• Researcher

• Solicitor

• Teacher