Laws

A law degree provides one of the most rigorous intellectual educations available, developing skills in analytical reasoning, argument construction, the interpretation of texts, and the application of principles to complex factual situations. The University of London's distance learning law programme, offered through its International Programmes, has a particularly distinctive character: it makes a high-quality legal education accessible to students who cannot study full-time on campus, combining flexibility with the academic standards associated with the University of London's constituent institutions.

Studying for a laws degree by distance learning means you take responsibility for your own learning in a structured way, working through materials, engaging with cases and statutes, and preparing for assessments without the fixed rhythm of weekly lectures. The programme covers the core areas of English law including contract, tort, criminal law, public law, land law, equity and trusts, and jurisprudence, giving you a thorough grounding in the legal system and the habits of legal reasoning. The part-time, distance mode makes this programme suitable for those in employment, those with family commitments, or those based outside the UK who want access to English legal education.

The University of London's International Programmes have a long history of supporting students across the world through this model.

A law degree from the University of London opens doors to qualification as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales through the relevant professional routes, and the degree is also recognised in many other jurisdictions. Careers in legal practice, the civil service, compliance, banking, insurance, and international organisations draw law graduates. The distance learning route means many graduates are already in employment when they complete the degree, and the qualification often supports progression within existing careers.

Some graduates continue to postgraduate study in specialist areas of law, international relations, or business.