Law

• Gain real-world legal skills in our hands-on Law Clinic.
• Study an interdisciplinary curriculum that equips you with diverse skills, preparing you for both legal and non-legal career paths.
• Receive personalised career and development support, ensuring you excel in your chosen field and beyond.
• Break through career barriers with comprehensive industry experience, and dedicated support for your success.
• Leverage our supportive network, including mentorship and career guidance, to unlock your full potential.
• ARU’s transformative legal education empowers you to lead positive societal change and achieve excellence in your career.

What will you study on a Bachelor of Laws degree?

A law degree teaches you to comprehend, critically evaluate and apply the regulations and frameworks that society sets up to ensure justice and stability.

Our law degree develops your legal knowledge, makes you learn from professionals and gain practical experience. It provides the seven core foundations of legal knowledge and meets the requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board for a career as a solicitor or barrister in the UK, as well as giving you discounted access to BARBRI SQE preparation courses.

Study in Cambridge, Chelmsford or Peterborough, work with qualified solicitors in our law clinics, and practise your craft in mock court rooms.

If you hope to use your legal skills in other areas – such as business, finance, policy making or public service – our law course will give you the transferable skills you need.

You can also study this course 100% online. Visit our dedicated distance learning website for full course information.

What can you do with a Law degree?

Our LLB (Hons) Law course is the first step to becoming a solicitor, barrister or paralegal and covers the core foundations of legal knowledge and skills to help you on this path.

You can benefit from discounted access to the BARBRI Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) 1 and 2 preparation courses. Find out more about accessing BARBRI SQE preparation courses as an ARU LLB graduate.

You'll also find that this course gives you skills that you can use in related roles, including business and commerce, policy making, public services or banking and finance.

Employers and legal professionals often join us on campus, for events such as guest lectures and careers fairs.

While you’re studying with us, you can gain valuable work experience in our law clinics, with supervision from qualified solicitors.

You’ll additionally benefit from our mentoring scheme, which partners you with a legal professional in your second year; and our undergraduate researcher scheme, where you support a member of academic staff who works in your field of interest.

Graduation doesn’t need to be the end of your time with us. You might decide to stay at ARU and study for a Masters, such as our LLM International Business and Commercial Law. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.

Employability and personal career development

Informed by employers, our courses support an integrated approach to employability. You’ll have opportunities to develop the skills and abilities they are looking for and gain a deeper understanding of how your academic learning relates to the world of work through Live Briefs and Ruskin Modules.

To amplify your career ambition, you will need to actively dedicate time outside of your studies, whether you choose to explore an ARU Certificate for Professional Development, placements, internships or volunteering. Or you could make a social impact by collaborating with our partner organisations through our volunteer scheme Students at the Heart of Knowledge Exchange (SHoKE). These all give you an edge, providing you with experience that you will be able to evidence on your CV and talk about in interviews.

Our Employability and Careers Service offers a range of expert advice and support to build your unique professional profile, including tailored career appointments, advice on writing your CV, and help to complete job applications. You’ll have 24/7 access to the Careers Centre, our comprehensive online digital resource, which empowers you to start building a Personal Career Development Plan from the very start. Design your future at ARU.