Law - LLB (Hons)

Newcastle University

Build strong transferable skills and prepare for a career as a solicitor, barrister, or another profession with the Newcastle Law School LLB.You'll study in a Law School that is globally engaged, yet rooted in its local community. This helps build knowledge and understanding, as well as empathy and cross-cultural awareness.You can convert our standard three-year Law LLB Honours degree to a four-year LLB Honours degree with either a placement or international exchange year. The degree focuses on building the foundations of legal knowledge, as well as analysis and skills essential for a successful future career.Studying the Newcastle LLB you'll learn about the law and develop practical legal skills such as:case analysislegal drafting and writinglegal researchclient negotiationclient interviewingmediationYou'll also:gain direct experience in the community or in the industry through our pro bono schemes and work placement opportunitieshave the opportunity to broaden your cultural and legal frame of reference by applying to study at one of our prestigious international law faculties across Asia, Europe, Oceania and North AmericaYou'll study compulsory modules in Stage 1 and Stage 2. These modules cover the seven foundations of legal knowledge. You can choose from a broad range of exciting law electives in second and third year. You can also explore non-law module options in the final year.You'll benefit from the expertise of Newcastle Law School’s outstanding researchers and scholars. They'll put law into context and help you appreciate its societal, economic, cultural and disparate impacts.

Newcastle Law School