Law

Law is the system of rules and principles through which societies organise themselves, resolve disputes, and protect the rights and interests of individuals, communities, and the state. Studying law at degree level develops not only knowledge of the legal system but the analytical rigour, attention to detail, and capacity for structured argument that are among the most transferable skills a university education provides. A law degree is also the first step towards professional qualification as a solicitor or barrister, though the skills it develops are valued across many professional fields that extend well beyond legal practice.

At the University of Leicester, this three-year full-time LLB with a foundation year and the option of a year abroad offers a broad and flexible legal education. The foundation year provides a structured preparation for those who are ready for degree-level study but whose prior qualifications follow a different path. Across the main degree you will cover the fundamental subjects of English law, including contract, tort, criminal law, constitutional and administrative law, land law, and equity and trusts, building the systematic legal knowledge that the profession and postgraduate study require.

Beyond the core, the degree gives you the freedom to explore specialist areas of law such as human rights, intellectual property, corporate law, property, family law, and medical law, allowing you to shape your studies around your particular interests and career ambitions. Leicester's on-campus pro-bono legal advice clinic provides the opportunity to apply your legal knowledge in real cases under appropriate supervision, developing practical skills and a sense of the law in action.

Law graduates enter careers across an exceptionally wide range of fields. Many proceed to professional qualification as solicitors or barristers through the relevant postgraduate training routes. Others enter careers in the civil service, public sector law, regulatory bodies, compliance, corporate roles, human rights organisations, legal publishing, and academia.

The analytical, research, and communication skills that law develops make graduates attractive across management consultancy, journalism, finance, and many other professional fields where the ability to work precisely with complex information is valued.