🎓 City St George’s, University of London – LLB (Hons) Law (UCAS code: M100)

📘 Course Overview

A three-year full-time law degree, designed to give you both the core legal knowledge required for professional legal training (as a solicitor or barrister) and optional specialisms so you can tailor your studies. You’ll also build practical legal skills via clinics, mooting, volunteering, and other hands-on experiences.

You can choose from special pathway options like Commercial Law, International Law, Human Rights, Professional Practice, or Law with Technology.

 

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🧠 Structure and Modules

Year 1 (Foundational):

• Principles of the English Legal System
  
  

• Law in Practice (skills, drafting, client interaction, legal tech)
  
  

• Foundations of Legal Analysis (includes theory, history, economics perspectives)
  
  

• Principles of Contract Law
  
  

• Principles of Criminal Law
  
  

• Principles of Public Law and Human Rights
  
  

Year 2 & Year 3 (Core + Specialism):

• Core legal modules continue (e.g. Tort, Property, Public Law, etc.)
  
  

• In final year you take several modules (at least four 15-credit modules) specific to the chosen specialism
  
  

• Electives might include: Company Law, Intellectual Property Law, Smart Technologies & Law, Mediation, Public International Law, etc.
  
  

Assessments & Teaching Methods:

• Lectures, seminars, tutorials
  
  

• A mix of exams, coursework, mooting, portfolios, oral & written assignments
  
  

• Opportunities for real-client work, volunteering, legal clinics to gain practical exposure
  
  

 

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🌍 Study Abroad & Extra Opportunities

• Exchange / abroad programmes with universities in Europe, Asia and Australia
  
  

• Practical experience via clinics, “Law in Real Life” programme, careers modules, court visits
  
  

• Mooting, advocacy training, negotiation etc.
  
  

 

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🎯 Entry Requirements

• A-Levels: ABB
  
  

• International Baccalaureate: ~31 points, with certain standards in English
  
  

• Other qualifications (BTEC, etc.) may be accepted; foundation or preparatory programmes available for some applicants
  
  

• Minimum grade in English Language and Mathematics (GCSE level)
  
  

• English Language Requirements: For non-native speakers: IELTS ~7.0 overall with minimum band scores etc.
  
  

 

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⚖️ Accreditation / Professional Relevance

• Accredited by the Bar Standards Board and General Council of the Bar so meets academic prerequisites for barrister training.
  
  

• Qualifying for solicitor training as well: the degree covers the legal foundation (academic) stage needed for solicitor route.
  
  

 

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💬 Why Choose City St George’s Law

• Strong hands-on, practical elements in the course (clinics, mooting etc.)
  
  

• Option to specialise in areas that align with your interests in law + tech, international, commercial, etc.
  
  

• Situated in London, which gives exposure to courts, firms, legal institutions, networking opportunities
  
  

• Modern Law School facilities and resources