An Overview on LLB Hons Law

If you are interested and want to learn more about laws that affect our society, then LLB Hons Law is the best course for you. It provides in-depth knowledge of the subject with key skills and research experience in regards to the various  legal systems.

As a qualifying law degree (QLD) this course provides the core knowledge necessary to progress to the Legal Practical Course (LPC) or Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC), if you want to become a solicitor or barrister. In your final year you can choose to take the CILEx Graduate fast-track diploma, which will allow you to go with further professional experience.

The programme consists of core legal subjects and a variety of optional modules. These optional modules currently include Commercial Law, Family Law and Child Law and White Collar Crime.

Subjects Covered Under the LLB Hons Law Degree

The core modules covered in year 1 include:

• English Legal System
• Contract Law
• Criminal Law
• Public Law
• Art of Persuasion
• Tort

The core modules covered in year 2 include:

• Equality and Human Rights
• Land Law
• Tort
• Legal Writing and Research
• Equity and Trusts

The following are optional modules:

• Family and Child Law
• Employment Law
• Jurisprudence and Ethics
• Medical Law
• White Collar Crime
• Law of Succession
• Commercial Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• Advocacy Practice and Theory

Unlike other law courses, this course offers an optional work placement in between the year 2 and year 3 to help students obtain valuable work experience in the legal sector.

The core module for year 3 includes is EU Law, with the optional ones including:

• Company Law
• Jurisprudence and Ethics
• Medical Law
• White Collar Crime
• Intellectual Property Law
• CILEx Level 6 Practice
• Community Lawyer
• Advocacy, Practice and Theory
• Law in Practice
• Public International Law
• Legal Dissertation
• Family and Child Law
• Employment Law
• Commercial Law

Why Study this LLB Hons Law Course?

Throughout the LLB Hons Law course the student has a chance to develop their knowledge in key areas of English and European Union law and human rights, with the valuable transfer of skills. Additional benefit is the opportunity to access activities and events such as mooting, employment fairs, workshops with expert speakers, and the Mansfield Law Society.

This course ensures understanding of the legal profession, including rules and regulations. It also helps in developing the overall skills, such as communication, independent research, teamwork and public speaking.

The students are also provided with a high-quality classroom teaching accompanied by online learning. This learning system includes mentoring, academic skills support, and careers guidance with fairs and work placements. The course also gives the students the courtroom environment to hone presentation skills.

The assessments are based on a range of methods that include case studies, examinations, essays, presentations and research projects. The course is recognised as a Qualifying Law Degree for progression to Legal Practice Course (Solicitor) or Bar Professional Training Course (Barristers).

Entry Requirement for LLB Hons Law Degree

The academic year usually starts in September. To proceed with this law degree, the student must fulfil the following entry requirements:

• English and Maths Language GCSE at grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
• A minimum of grade BBC in three A levels (or a minimum of 112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification)

The above entry requirement apply to international students whose first language is not English. However, they have to obtain an additional certification of IELTS (Academic) or an equivalent 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

LLB Hons Law Degree at Mont Rose College

Mont Rose College is located at the heart of East London, having provided thousands of students for a better career prospects. Their LLB Hons Law programme focuses on real-time experience as one of the major assessments during the course.

LLB Hons Law course at Mont Rose College is offered in partnership with Buckinghamshire New University, as a full time, level 6 programme. Students are required to complete at least 360 credits during 3-years, as well as attend minimum of 12 hours of attendance per week during each term.

At Mont Rose College, the students are prepared and trained in such a way that they acquire perfect knowledge and understanding of the subject. The course provides them with an in-depth knowledge concerning the main areas of law. We ensure that once our student has successfully completed the degree, they should be able to undertake appropriate, effective researches using paper and electronic sources, work in teams and conduct proper planning of their work.

Like all the other courses at MRC, the LLB Hons Law programme is fully funded by Students Finance.  On top of the tuition fee being covered, the UK and EU students may also apply for a maintenance loan.