Law

UCAS code: M100

Here's what University of Brighton says about its Law course.

A Brighton Law degree prepares you for a variety of rewarding career paths, including legal practice, policy-making, advocacy and commercial law, and roles within government, charities, and international organisations.

Our Law LLB is a qualifying law degree recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board.

Studying here at Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. This course is packed with opportunities to build real-world experience, including a paid placement after year two and opportunities to work in our pro bono Legal Clinic in your final year. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best.

Brighton Law graduates go on to work as solicitors, barristers, paralegals as well as roles in other areas such as finance, technology and the public sector.

Top reasons to choose this course

• You’ll develop hands-on experience in key areas such as mooting, negotiation and client interviews and build transferable skills such as public speaking and critical thinking which will help you stand out to future employers.

• Boost your CV with an optional paid placement year and apply your learning to a real-world setting. Our students have completed placements at organisations including The Home Office and House of Lords as well as law firms across London and the South East.

• In your final year, you’ll have the opportunity to work on real-life legal cases through our pro bono Law Clinic.

• Customisable degree – choose from different option modules and shape your studies to suit your interests and career goals.

• No exams – instead, we use coursework, practical assignments and projects to assess your understanding and progress.

• Access to specialist law databases – including the Oxford Law Trove – throughout your studies to help you save money on textbooks.

• Learn with our highly skilled law team who bring a wealth of real-world legal experience into the classroom.

• You will be part of our close-knit community and receive personalised guidance and individual academic support.

• Of the students on this course who completed the National Student Survey 2025, 100% said teaching staff are good at explaining things and 94.7% said this course often challenged them to achieve their best work.

Why Brighton is a great place to study Law Studying law at Brighton allows you to benefit from a wide network of local law firms, solicitors, barristers and legal advice services right here in the city. Through guest lectures, placements and networking opportunities while you study, you’ll gain valuable insights and connections to support your future career.

Year 1 In your first year, you will gain a strong foundation in key areas of UK law, exploring how the legal system operates and how laws are made and interpreted, and building your ability to analyse and apply legal principles. You’ll study core topics including tort law, public law, contract law and professional practice.

Core modules Legal Systems, Skills and Methods Law of Torts Public Law Contract Law Business Law and Practice Professional Legal Practice 1

Year 2 In your second year, you’ll build your practical legal training and develop interviewing, negotiating, advocacy, research, case analysis, writing and drafting skills. You’ll be able to choose from option modules so you can tailor your degree to your interests and future career goals.

Core modules Professional Legal Practice 2 Criminal Law Equity and Trusts European Union Law Land Law

Options* Human Rights Law Criminology Theory and Practicer Contemporary Issues in Commercial Law Clinical and Legal Ethics

Optional Placement Year An optional placement year gives you the chance to apply your learning to real-life situations and challenges, meet and network with potential employers and gain real work experience before you graduate.

Final year In your final year, you will choose six option modules in subjects that interest you most and align with your career plans. These cover areas such as criminal litigation, environmental law, human rights, family law, intellectual property and many more.

Options* Legal Research Project Equity and Trusts Advanced Criminal Law and Policy Intellectual Property Law Criminal Litigation and Procedure Property Law and Practice Environmental Law, Sustainability and Justice Animal Welfare and the Law Human Rights and Business Canadian Constitutional Law Law and Fintech International Law and Socio-economic Development Land Law Family Law and Family Justice The Innocence Programme Commercial Law Healthcare Law and Ethics Employment Law Domestic and Sexual Abuse Dispute Resolution and Litigation Wills and the Administration of Estates Media and Sports Law Canadian Administrative Law International Trade Law Clinical Legal Education Law Dissertation Placement Project

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.