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Law with International Legal Studies LLB
Overview
This course allows you to learn about the law, both in the sense of ‘thinking like a lawyer’ and studying law as a social institution from a UK and international perspective.
As a law student you'll study key topics within the legal sector, such as contract law and criminal law, whilst also developing expertise in analysis, research and logical argument. Throughout the course you will gain a strong legal knowledge from both the UK and international perspective, with year three spent living and studying abroad at one of our International partner institutions.
A wide range of optional modules will allow you to pursue your interests in specialist legal areas such as cyberlaw, human rights law, environmental law and family law. You could also explore topics in criminal justice and criminology, such as policing or youth crime.
Throughout the course, you’ll gain diverse skills that will be valuable to you as a citizen, as well as in your professional career – whether you choose to enter the legal profession or not.
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Accreditation
All our LLB courses are currently accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Bar Council*
*The Solicitors Regulation Authority is proposing changes to the system from 2020. To find out more, please visit www.sra.org.uk
Exemptions
Our LLB Law with International Legal Studies is a Qualifying Law Degree*. This status means that graduation from the programme exempts you from the Common Professional Examination: the initial stage of professional qualification as a solicitor or barrister for both the Law Society of England and Wales, and the Bar Council. This shortens your professional training by one year, should you wish to practise in England and Wales.
*The Solicitors Regulation Authority is proposing changes to the system from 2020. To find out more, please visit www.sra.org.uk
Course content
This programme offers a Qualifying Law Degree and thus much of its content is constrained by the requirements of the legal profession. The focus on both skills and theoretical knowledge and understanding of the law will mark this programme out from more practice-based degrees, while the availability of other employability skills-enhancing opportunities (through our extensive School co-curricular opportunities) marks the degree out as a distinctive from many Russell Group universities. The degree places an appropriate emphasis on the academic rigour required of students progressing through an LLB programme at a Russell Group University. The study abroad aspect of the programme distinguishes it from other law degrees in enabling students to acquire specific cross-cultural competence through a period of residence abroad as well as giving them the opportunity to study specifically international law courses and/or courses in foreign law.
Course structure
The list shown below represents typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our terms and conditions.
Learning and teaching
One of the key aims of this course is to teach you to “think like a lawyer”, but we also help you develop the transferable skills that allow you to use and apply the law in different situations.
You’ll learn through traditional methods such as lectures, tutorials, language classes and seminars, supported by materials and exercises provided online through the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). In your first year, the Foundations of Law module will prepare you for the study of law and allow you to gain practical skills such as group working and mooting.
However, this is a demanding course geared towards self-motivated and independent learners, and you’ll spend most of your time in independent study doing research and preparatory reading. We have excellent library resources with over 50,000 volumes in the Law Library that is held within the Brotherton Library, in addition to extensive electronic access to legal materials and journals.
On this course you’ll be taught by our expert academics, from lecturers through to professors. You may also be taught by industry professionals with years of experience, as well as trained postgraduate researchers, connecting you to some of the brightest minds on campus.
Assessment
To help you develop the variety of skills you will need in your future career, we assess modules using a range of different methods. These include seen and unseen exams, coursework, group work and oral participation e.g. in discussion groups.
Entry requirements, fees and applying
Entry requirements
A-level: AAA excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking
In general we expect applicants to have two ‘traditional’ academic subjects at A-level. See our accepted A-level subjects document to see which subjects we accept.
GCSE: We expect applicants to have a substantial number of GCSE passes at a high standard. Applicants from countries where English is not the first language will also need a grade B in GCSE English language, or another appropriate English language qualification, see below.
Other course specific tests:When an applicant is taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) this can be considered alongside A-levels and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A-levels, this would be AAB at A-level and grade A in the EPQ.
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Access to HE Diploma
Complete 60 credits with 45 level 3 credits at Distinction Grade.
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BTEC
D,D alongside an A at A-level in one of our List A accepted A-level subjects document.
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Cambridge Pre-U
D3, D3, D3.
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International Baccalaureate
35 overall (6,6,5 higher).
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Irish Leaving Certificate (higher Level)
AAAAAA.
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Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers
AAAAB overall (AA at advanced level).
Read more about UK and Republic of Ireland accepted qualifications or contact the Schools Undergraduate Admissions Team.
Alternative entry
We’re committed to identifying the best possible applicants, regardless of personal circumstances or background.
Access to Leeds is a contextual admissions scheme which accepts applications from individuals who might be from low income households, in the first generation of their immediate family to apply to higher education, or have had their studies disrupted.
Find out more about Access to Leeds and contextual admissions.
Pathways to Law
Pathways to Law provides opportunities for students from state schools in England who are interests in a career in law and who will be the first generation of their family to go to university.
It offers support to students from under-represented backgrounds throughout years 12 and 13 and into university.
Find out more about Pathways to Law
International
We accept a range of international equivalent qualifications. For information contact the School of Law undergraduate Admissions Team.
International Foundation Year
International students who do not meet the academic requirements for undergraduate study may be able to study the University of Leeds International Foundation Year. This gives you the opportunity to study on campus, be taught by University of Leeds academics and progress onto a wide range of Leeds undergraduate courses. Find out more about International Foundation Year programmes.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component..
How to apply
Apply to this course through UCAS. Check the deadline for applications on the UCAS website.
International students apply through UCAS in the same way as UK students. Our network of international representatives can help you with your application. If you’re unsure about the application process, contact the admissions team for help.
Read about visas, immigration and other information in International students. We recommend that international students apply as early as possible to ensure that they have time to apply for their visa.
Admissions policy
University of Leeds Taught Admissions Policy 2024
Fees
UK/EU: See fees section below
International: £18,500 (per year)
Tuition fees for UK undergraduate students starting in 2024/25
Tuition fees for UK full-time undergraduate students are set by the UK Government and will be £9,250 for students starting in 2024/25.
The fee may increase in future years of your course in line with inflation only, as a consequence of future changes in Government legislation and as permitted by law.
Tuition fees for UK undergraduate students starting in 2025/26
Tuition fees for UK full-time undergraduate students starting in 2025/26 have not yet been confirmed by the UK government. When the fee is available we will update individual course pages.
Tuition fees for international undergraduate students starting in 2024/25 and 2025/26
Tuition fees for international students for 2024/25 are available on individual course pages. Fees for students starting in 2025/26 will be available from September 2024.
Tuition fees for a study abroad or work placement year
If you take a study abroad or work placement year, you’ll pay a reduced tuition fee during this period. For more information, see Study abroad and work placement tuition fees and loans.
There may be additional costs related to your course or programme of study, or related to being a student at the University of Leeds. Read more on our living costs and budgeting page.
Career opportunities
As a graduate of law there are several professional and academic pathways available to you, whether you envisage becoming a lawyer or intend to specialise in a specific area of law at postgraduate level. Graduates from our programmes have secured diverse law careers in the UK and abroad in companies such as Pinsent Masons, Eversheds, Irwin Mitchell and Addleshaw Goddard.
As a student in the School of Law we will provide you with a host of opportunities to help boost your career prospects; from developing skills in mooting and negotiating, hearing from prospective employers at specialist talks or career fairs or taking part in career mentoring. The support you will receive at the School of Law will help you kickstart your career, whether in law or another field.
Careers support
We encourage you to prepare for your career from day one. That’s one of the reasons Leeds graduates are so sought after by employers.
Leeds for Life is our unique approach to helping you make the most of University by supporting your academic and personal development. Find out more at the Leeds for Life website.
The Careers Centre and staff in your faculty provide a range of help and advice to help you plan your career and make well-informed decisions along the way, even after you graduate. Find out more about Careers support.
Study abroad and work placements
Study abroad is a compulsory part of this programme. You’ll spend year three studying at one of our international partner universities where you will gain a greater understanding of another legal tradition as well as having the opportunity to immerse yourself in another culture.
During your year abroad, you’ll complete a dossier and learning journal for the School of Law and the to evaluate.