University of Chester
UCAS Code: M100 | Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at Level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit or above
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Extended Diploma BTEC Diploma : D*D*
Scottish Higher
T Level
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About this course
Our Law (LLB) degree builds the foundation of your future career and is the gateway to professional training to become a solicitor, barrister or legal executive as well as a highly respected discipline for entry into a number of other careers. Chester Law School maintains strong links with local legal professionals and the wider community to enhance our degree and ensure you make the most out of your time at university. Guest lecturers, co-curricular outreach and pro bono (free legal advice) opportunities can enhance your skillset and transform you into a Law graduate who stands out from the crowd.
Studying our Law (LLB) degree allows you to tailor your studies to your interests. Gain a rich understanding of key concepts in your first year of study. Have the opportunity to focus on areas of Law that particularly interest you in your final year of study and develop your skills before you graduate.
Outside of your studies, join our Law Society which hosts a variety of events throughout the year, gain an insight into law in the real world by volunteering with our Legal Advice Clinic, or get involved with Chester Community Law Project, our student-led outreach programme which enables volunteers to use their legal knowledge to benefit our local community.
Our team is made up of former practitioners and nationally recognised academic lawyers, committed to helping our students make their career aspirations a reality.
Modules
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Assessment methods
The course is delivered through in-person learning in lectures, seminars and workshops. Online learning will also be utilised to support independent study, which will include guided reading and study, group work, and completing assessments.
Students will experience the benefits of block teaching with our course. Focus on two subjects at a time for deeper learning and stronger connections with tutors and classmates. The course adopts student-centred approach and offers tailored support through small seminar groups, fostering social and community learning.
Teaching will be delivered by experienced academics and practitioners in the subject. This will be supplemented by occasional guest lecturers and speakers, where possible and appropriate.
The LLB Law course is designed to develop highly skilled, confident, and independent graduates. By utilising authentic assessments that embed real-world employment skills, the course ensures that students are well-prepared for their future careers.
There is a broad range of assessment methods so that students are equipped to respond to the different types of tasks they might encounter in the workplace. These will include:
coursework in the form of professional reports
problem-based assessments
letters of advice
and presentations.
The methods of assessment on the course will be continuously reviewed to ensure that they adequately prepare students for graduate-level employment.
Tuition fees
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What students say
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How do students rate their degree experience?
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After graduation
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Top job areas of graduates
Law graduates tend to go into the legal industry, and they usually take similar routes. Jobs are competitive — often very competitive - but starting salaries are good and high fliers can earn serious money - starting on over £24k in London on average. Be aware though - some careers, especially as barristers, can take a while to get into, and the industry is changing as the Internet, automation and economic change all have an effect, If you want to qualify to practise law, you need to take a professional qualification — many law graduates then go on to law school. If you want to go into work, then a lot of law graduates take trainee or paralegal roles and some do leave the law altogether, often for jobs in management, finance and the police force. A small proportion of law graduates also move into another field for further study. Management, accountancy and teaching are all popular for these career changers, so if you do take a law degree and decide it’s not for you, there are options.
What about your long term prospects?
Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.
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The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.
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Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.
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