Law (Hons) City St George's, University of London

Overview

This Law (Hons) degree from City St George's, University of London  provides the first stage of professional training for aspiring barristers and solicitors, laying the foundations for a rewarding legal career.

Quick Facts:

• It is also suitable for anyone who wants to develop in-demand transferable skills such as critical thinking, commercial awareness, reasoning and research.

You’ll be trained to deal with challenging situations, excel under pressure, and demonstrate professionalism in your work environment.

• Access 250,000 books and 25,000 online journals with City’s library service, including our brand-new dedicated Law Library (opening 2020)

• Choose to specialise in Commercial Law, International Law, Human Rights and Law with Professional Practice

• Develop your commercial awareness and professional network with an intensive five-week micro-placement with a legal employer

• Practise your skills with our popular Pro Bono Unit, which provides legal advice to real clients

• Volunteer for the Start Ed Commercial Law Clinic - a free walk-in centre offering assistance for small businesses and start-ups

• Master important legal skills, such as research and analysis, public speaking and argument with regular mooting.

Career

This LLB (Hons) qualifies students to progress directly to the professional stage of their legal training – the Legal Practice Course (LPC) or the Solicitors Qualifying Exam for solicitors and Bar Vocational Studies (BVS) for barristers.

As a graduate you might also work for:

• other providers of legal services

• regulatory agencies

• non-governmental bodies and international NGOs

• the Law Commission

• the Civil Service.

Accreditation

• Solicitors Regulation Authority

• Bar Standards Board

• The General Council of the Bar