Program Overview
Course Details
Whether you're seeking to forge a career as a solicitor, barrister, costs lawyer, legal executive or conveyancer, the University of Bolton's LLB (Hons) Law with foundation year is an excellent choice. It's also an ideal springboard to a career in civil service, business management, politics, HR or finance.
During the foundation year, our experienced team will introduce you to key areas of law and raise your awareness of the legal system and the law-making process in England and Wales. We'll also introduce you to general study skills such as finding, understanding and using appropriate academic resources, as well as skills specific to law such as mooting and how to interview a client.
After successfully completing the foundation year, you'll progress to the accredited Qualifying Law Degree, following the same programme of study as students on our three-year LLB (Hons) Law course. We'll guide you in a detailed exploration of the sources, institutions and personnel involved in the law in England and Wales, and support you in developing the skills required to practice law.
We'll also challenge you to develop sought-after employability and transferable skills. Overall, our dedicated team will focus on helping you gain the skills employers value along with a deep and critical understanding of the law.
Highlights
Our Law courses are No. 1 in the UK for Student Satisfaction, according to The Complete University Guide 2023.
This LLB (Hons) includes the seven foundations of legal knowledge and the skills associated with graduate legal work, such as legal research. If you wish to train as a barrister, you must achieve three components set out by the Bar Standards Board (BSB). These are the academic, vocational and work-based learning components. This LLB (Hons) fully meets the requirements of the academic component. It also meets the entry requirements for the Solicitor's Qualifying Examination (SQE) if you're an aspiring solicitor.
The University of Bolton's Legal Advice Centre guarantees law students a work placement of at least one semester. Here they can develop and enhance their practice skills by assisting members of the public with their legal enquiries.
Few law schools have their own courtroom. Our state-of-the-art Moot Law Court gives you the opportunity to apply your academic and forensic skills to practical situations in front of your peers.
We have our own dedicated Law library, as well as a specialised law librarian. Online legal database resources are available via Lexis Library and Westlaw, and we use the virtual learning environment, Moodle, to create an interactive learning environment.
We maintain strong partnerships with local law firms and other legal service providers, facilitating work shadowing opportunities and regular visits by guest speakers. We also run the prestigious annual Ryder Lecture series and are home to the Centre for Contemporary Coronial Law.
Key Features
We offer a deep understanding of the fundamental legal principles, concepts, values, rules and techniques, establishing your knowledge and understanding of the doctrines and principles which underpin the law of England and Wales.
Our research-active academic law staff offer you access to expertise in a range of disciplines, including alternative dispute resolution, commercial, employment, European, family, healthcare, intellectual property, international and judicial reform.
We'll guide you in the use of research data, including primary sources such as legislation, EU law, case law, and secondary source materials such as government reports, white and green papers, and refereed journal articles.
You'll be encouraged to gain practical experience in presentation, argument and applying legal method skills as you participate in mock interviews, moot debates and negotiations.
We recommend that you join the University of Bolton's Student Law Society, which offers access to work placement opportunities, presentation skills development sessions and court trips.
By choosing to study with us, you'll have the chance to enjoy Bolton's many shops, bars, restaurants and leisure facilities. Manchester, one of the UK's most multicultural and lively cities, is less than 20 minutes away by train. Not forgetting, the North West of England is renowned for its beautiful countryside, coastline and heritage. This makes Bolton an ideal base from which to explore some of the best cultural and outdoor activities the UK offers.
