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LLB (Hons)

Law

Train to become a solicitor or barrister with our bachelor of law degree. Get hands-on experience in our law clinics and professional mentoring – and graduate ready to work in the legal field.

Develop your legal knowledge, learn from professionals, and gain practical experience in our law clinics and mock court rooms.

This degree 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 discounted access to BARBRI SQE preparation courses. Alternatively, you could apply what you’ve learned in a range of other areas.

Accredited course

Our law degree provides the seven core foundations of legal knowledge and meets the requirements of the Bar Standards Board for a career as a solicitor or barrister in the UK.

What is this accreditation?
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Why ARU?
  • Gain real-world legal skills in our hands-on Law Clinic

  • Study an interdisciplinary curriculum and gain skills relevant to a range of careers

  • Achieve your goals with personalised career and development support

  • Break through career barriers with comprehensive industry experience and support from expert staff

  • Take advantage of mentorship, career guidance and other opportunities through our extensive industry network

  • Prepare for a successful career leading positive societal change

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We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.

Course options

Course options

January 2025 start available in Cambridge and Peterborough.

Key facts

Looking for different course options?

Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.

3 years
Year 1 Cambridge, Chelmsford
  • Constitutional and Administrative Law
  • English Legal System and Skills
  • Contract Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Into ARU
Year 2 Cambridge, Chelmsford
  • Tort Law
  • Equity, Trusts and Succession
  • Business Law
  • Ruskin Module (15 credits)
  • The Law of Family Relationships *
  • Commercial Law *
  • Medical Law *
  • Legal Work Experience *
  • The Law of Information, Intellectual Property and Social Media *
Year 3 Cambridge, Chelmsford
  • Property Law
  • EU Law
  • Undergraduate Major Project
  • Civil Litigation *
  • Criminal Litigation *
  • Employment Law *
  • Diversity, Equality and the Law *
  • Legal and Social Obligations of Business *
Module details
3 years Peterborough
Year 1 ARU Peterborough
  • Public Law and the Law of the European Union
  • English Legal System and Skills
  • Criminal Law
  • Contract Law
  • Into ARU
Year 2 ARU Peterborough
  • Tort Law
  • Business Law
  • Equity and the Law of Trusts
  • Ruskin Module (15 credits)
  • The Law of Information, Intellectual Property and Social Media *
  • The Law of Family Relationships *
  • Legal Work Experience *
Year 3 ARU Peterborough
  • Property Law
  • Wills and the Administration of Estates
  • Undergraduate Major Project in Law (Dissertation)
  • Civil Litigation *
  • Criminal Litigation *
  • Employment Law *
Module details

To prepare you for university study, you can take a foundation year at the start of this course. Foundation year modules vary by campus, so choose the option that’s best for you.

4 years with foundation
Year 1 Cambridge, Chelmsford
  • Foundation in Law and Policing
Module details
4 years with foundation - Peterborough
Year 1 ARU Peterborough
  • Literacies in Higher Education
  • Introduction to Business and Law
  • Extended Project
Module details

Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.

Facilities

All our LLB (Hons) Law students have access to:

  • Law Clinics where you can volunteer under the supervision of qualified solicitors
  • mock court rooms
  • professional mentoring scheme
  • undergraduate researcher scheme
  • ARU’s student Law Society, which takes part in national competitions.

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Careers

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.

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LARISA

"The ARUCPD mooting module is one of the best extracurricular activities. It develops my confidence, the way of arguing and is useful practice for a proper court case. My team worked really hard on the case and when the time of the competition came, we were prepared. I am really grateful I took this module!”

LARISA

ARUCPD is open to students in the Faculty of Business and Law in Cambridge or Chelmsford.

Find out more about the ARU Certificate for Professional Development

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Vibrant campuses

Choose where you study: we offer this degree course in the heart of Cambridge, Chelmsford or Peterborough.

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Foundation year available

This course offers a foundation year – an extra year of study to help you prepare for university, and build your knowledge and skills.

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Distance learning

You can choose to study our Law LLB by distance learning: perfect if you're juggling other commitments and want to choose when and where to study.

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