Overview
Why study at UWL?
- In the top 30% of universities nationwide - The Guardian University Guide 2024
- University of the Year for Social Inclusion - Daily Mail University Guide 2024
- Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024
- Number 1 London university (non-specialist) - National Student Survey 2023**
- Our Law courses are ranked #2 in the UK - National Student Survey 2023**
Your studies at our London university will focus on the law in action and will be led by our staff practitioners who are experts in law and legal practice.
We understand the importance of not just learning about law but putting your theoretical knowledge into practice. You'll have the chance to undertake work experience placements that will help boost your legal skills and expand your understanding of the issues currently facing the profession.
We have close links with the Ealing Advice Service and West London Equality Centre. We offer a number of great opportunities, including providing legal counsel to the community, local and national law advice services and law centres, marshalling with judges and shadowing lawyers.
This course is also being offered at our partner institute in Oxford, Ruskin College. See LLB Law at Ruskin.
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Course detail & modules
We aim to give you a well-rounded education in all aspects of the law, so you will experience:
- pre-course support to help you prepare for your studies
- field trips to locations such as the European Court of Human Rights, Supreme Court, Old Bailey, Inns of Court
- overseas study trips
- regular mooting competitions – your chance to practise your skills in a simulated courtroom scene
- the opportunity to compete for student prizes.
The LLB Law course is the first step towards obtaining the necessary knowledge to embark on the subsequent professional qualifications to become either a solicitor or a barrister.
Our law degree lets you focus on applying knowledge in practice, using real-world legal scenarios. All modules are taught with reference to current legal practice, in order to keep you up to date with ongoing changes in the profession. As you work towards attaining your LLB degree, you will develop a thorough understanding of the complexities of the legal system and enhance key skills to help you navigate your new career.
You will also have the chance to learn from the wisdom and experience of leading guest speakers, including academics, barristers, judges and solicitors. Their expertise will raise your awareness of how the law operates in the real world.
Work experience
Throughout your degree, you will be encouraged to gain work experience that allows you to put what you have learned into context in a professional work environment. You could work with an agency, such as the Citizens Advice Bureau or the Free Representation Network, Ealing Advice Service, West London Equality Centre and several other local and national services.

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