Law with Business (Hons) The University of Lancashire

Overview

On the LLB Law with Business (Hons) course at The University of Lancashire  you’ll build a strong foundation in legal principles. This will let you take steps towards professional qualification as a barrister or a solicitor. In this course you'll learn how businesses work and make decisions, preparing you for a range of careers in law, business, management and more.

You'll study key legal areas such as: Contract Law, Tort Law, and Company Law and get plenty of opportunities to gain hands-on experience through mooting, mediation, and negotiation.

Key facts

You’ll also explore the core ideas and practices which drive business decisions and impact organisations and stakeholders. You’ll learn:

• How businesses respond to change

• The importance of ethical and responsible marketing

• How creative problem-solving and enterprise can support organisational success

What you'll do

• Through our Lancashire Law Centre, you may work with organisations such as Citizens Advice and the local authority to explore real legal and business challenges, applying what you’ve learned to make a practical impact.

• The judge marshalling scheme gives you the chance to shadow a judge at Preston Combined Courts, while our moot court room provides a professional setting to practise advocacy and courtroom skills.

• You can also apply to study abroad for one year at one of our partner universities in Cyprus, Mauritius, or other locations worldwide, gaining an international perspective on law and business.

Future Careers

• Successful completion of our LLB (Hons) Law with Business degree provides a strong foundation for the next stage of training as a barrister or solicitor, while also opening doors to careers across the wider business, management, and legal sectors.

• The skills you develop on this course are valuable to a wide range of employers. You could work in law, business management, marketing, consultancy, or for the civil service or local government, or take on diverse roles such as a CEO, entrepreneur, academic, researcher, or board representative. 

• The combination of legal expertise and business knowledge gives you the flexibility to pursue a career that suits your interests.

Accreditation

This course is validated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, the regulatory body for solicitors in England and Wales. It is validated by the Bar Standards Board, which regulates barristers and specialised legal services businesses in England and Wales.