At The City Law School, our undergraduate law degrees combine academic rigour with practical legal training. Located near the Inns of courts, chambers and international law firms in central London, our programmes are designed to prepare you for a successful legal career or for roles in related sectors such as government, business, finance, and NGOs.
You’ll learn from experienced academics and legal professionals, engage in mooting competitions, and gain real-world experience through pro bono work at our multi award-winning Community Legal Advice Centre (CLAC).
Our Law in Real Life (Law IRL) programme further enhances employability through placements, mock trials and court visits.
LLB Law (Hons)
The LLB Law (Hons) provides an essential foundation in legal principles and the core subjects required for professional legal training. You’ll develop analytical, research and advocacy skills that are valued across the legal sector and beyond.
In your first year, you’ll study modules such as Contract Law, Criminal Law, Public Law and Human Rights.
As you progress, you’ll choose from a wide range of electives including Company Law, Immigration Law, Legal Ethics, and Smart Technologies and Justice.
In your final year, you can continue on the general LLB or opt for one of our specialisms (see below). The degree satisfies the academic stage of training for both solicitors and barristers, and many graduates go on to the Solicitors’ Practice Programme (SPP) or Bar Vocational Studies (BVS).
LLB Law (Hons) Specialisms
Commercial Law
This specialism is suited to students aiming for careers in corporate or financial legal practice. You’ll explore modules such as Commercial Sales Law, Competition Law, and International Commercial Arbitration, gaining insight into business law and regulation.
International Law
Gain a global perspective on legal systems and international relations. Modules include Public International Law, International Human Rights Law, and Cross-border Commercial Law. This specialism suits students aiming for careers in international organisations, diplomacy or global legal practice.
Human Rights
This specialim focuses on justice, equality and legal protections. You’ll study topics such as Law, Race and Colonialism, European Convention on Human Rights, and Medical Law and Bioethics. Graduates often pursue roles in NGOs, advocacy, or public sector law.
Professional Practice
Designed for students seeking a practical route into the legal profession, this specialism includes modules on Legal Career Enhancement, Mediation, and Introduction to the Solicitor’s Professional Qualification. It’s a solid foundation for progressing to the solicitor or barrister training programmes.
Technology
Explore the intersection of law and innovation. Modules include Smart Technologies and Justice, Regulation and Ethics for Innovation, and Intellectual Property Law. Graduates may pursue careers in legal tech, Intellectual Property (IP) law, or emerging areas of digital regulation.
LLB Law and Criminology (Hons)
This interdisciplinary degree combines legal education with criminology insight, offering a broader understanding of justice, social policy and inequality. You’ll study core law modules alongside criminology topics such as Criminal Justice, Victimology, and Gender and Crime.
The course is ideal for students interested in careers in criminal law, policy development, human rights, or the wider justice system. Graduates may progress to solicitor or barrister training, or pursue roles in NGOs, the prison service, youth justice, or research and advocacy.