Program Overview

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Law and Practice LLB (Hons)

Course Overview

Filled with intrigue and complexities, law is a fascinating and exciting subject area that is an essential component of everyday life.

Success in this field demands discipline, strategic thinking, a solid knowledge of legislation and the ability to adapt to different scenarios. As legal knowledge is key for success in this career, this course focuses on teaching you key theoretical principles, with fundamental best practices such as making succinct legal arguments.

Why You Should Study This Course

The course:

• aims to provide a thorough understanding of law and practice in modern-day circumstances
• focuses strongly on practical aspects of substantive law as well as procedural law
• covers a wide variety of topics, ranging from Criminal Law, Contact Law, Public and Human Rights Law, Tort Law, Land and Property Law to Civil and Criminal Procedures
• focuses strongly on developing practical real-world skills
• supports you to develop mooting, advocacy and presentation skills, building a solid foundation for you to become a competent and knowledgeable practitioner of law
• provides you with a better opportunity to enter the legal job market
• is designed to ensure that you acquire necessary legal skills, knowledge of law, attitudes and competence which can provide you with enough confidence to subsequently undertake vocational component of Legal Professional Courses and Assessments such as Bar Training Course and the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE). Subject to additional exams, training and costs.

What You'll Study

Year One

Focused on practical, real-world application, this year encourages you to think practically in the field of law, applying legal rules and principles to real-world scenarios while identifying and evaluating key issues. Throughout the year you will touch upon several principal elements including judicial precedent, vitiating factors and negotiation, preparing you for advanced-level learning in year two. Students who successfully complete year one are eligible for a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Law.

Modules

• English Legal System and Legal Methods - 30 credits
• Public Law and Human Rights - 30 credits
• Contract Law and Dispute Resolution - 30 credits
• Criminal Law and Mooting - 30 credits

Year Two

Conceptually, the aim of the learning and teaching method in this year is to mirror as closely as possible a trainee’s experience in a law firm, and to enable you to acquire and develop the essential skills of identifying issues, practical legal research, writing and drafting. This provides you with an elevated level of practical legal knowledge, ready for progression into year three. Students who complete year two are eligible for a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Law.

Modules

• Legal Research Project - 30 credits
• Tort Law and Legal Problem Solving - 30 credits
• Property Law and Legal Analysis - 30 credits
• Law and Trusts and Professional Advice - 30 credits

Placement Year

There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur before your final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.

Modules

• UK Work Placement - 0 credits
• International Study/Work Placement - 0 credits

Final Year

As you prepare for entry into industry, we aim to equip you with practical skills ready for direct application in this final year. You are introduced to the techniques of client interviewing, including planning, listening, questioning and advising. You will hone your written communication and advocacy skills, and demonstrate good practice of drafting court documents and forms. The skills and knowledge that you refine during your final year will help to prepare you for further professional development. Students who complete their final year are awarded a LLB (Hons) degree in Law and Practice.

Modules

• European Union Law and Collaborative Working - 30 credits
• Civil Practice and Interviewing - 30 credits
• Criminal Practice and Advocacy - 30 credits
• Client Care and Professional Conduct - 30 credits

How You'll Learn

This course is available as a full-time three year or optional four-year sandwich course, the latter incorporating a work placement or study year in a related field.

Our teaching methods are varied, offering a number of teaching styles, so in addition to lectures, we utilise a blended learning approach, including online aspects, workshops and group work.

Progression through the modules develops knowledge and skills, including communication (written and oral), study skills, research methods, project management, presentation and career development. We will also encourage you to consider your employability and/or entrepreneurial development.

Unlike traditional institutions, there are no end-of-year exams. Instead, learning is assessed through coursework, oral presentations and phase tests, which are more reflective of our learning model.

Teaching Contact Hours

As a full-time undergraduate student, you will study modules totalling 120 credits each academic year. A typical 20 credit module requires a total of 200 hours study. This is made up of teaching contact hours, guided and independent study.

Teaching Hours

Teaching hours vary each semester, year of study and due to module selection. During your first year you can expect 15-18 teaching hours each week. You will also have the option to attend optional sessions including time with a progress coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback. As you progress through your studies, teaching hours may reduce.

Guided and Independent Study

Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You'll be digging deeper into topics, review what you've learnt and complete assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress through your studies, you'll spend more time in independent study.

Online Learning

As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online.

Assessment

The learning outcomes of modules, assignments and projects will be clearly stated. Your work will be marked according to how well you achieve these learning outcomes and your final feedback will refer to each outcome, as well as providing an overall percentage grade.

Assessment methods vary and include, practical class and project performance, written practical reports, tutorial tasks and assessments.

Course breakdown:

• coursework and written assessments
• phase tests
• civil and criminal mock advocacy, client interviewing, negotiation exercise.

The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

Entry Requirements

Typical entry requirements:

• UK: 64 UCAS tariff points. GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards. Minimum two A2 levels or BTEC equivalent qualification.
• International: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each component part.)

We recognise a breadth of qualifications, speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you.

Fees and Funding

Student | Full-time | Part-time ---|---|--- UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man | 2026/27 fees TBC 2025/26 fees: £9,535 per year | Not available EU | 2026/27 fees TBC 2025/26 fees: £9,535 per year with EU Support Bursary** 2026/27 fees TBC 2025/26 fees: £14,800 per year without EU Support Bursary** | Not available International | 2026/27 fees TBC 2025/26 fees: £14,800 per year | Not available

If you choose to study this course with a professional placement, the University will charge the tuition fees stated above for those on a placement during Academic Year 2027/28. Students commencing their professional placement in the academic year 2027/28 will pay £1,500 if they are paying UK fees, or £1,800 if they are paying international fees.

For advice and guidance on tuition fees and student loans visit our Undergraduate Finance page and see the University’s Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.

Facilities

Our purpose-built campus building is arranged around an open central atrium and includes:

• a moot room or mock courtroom, where you - our law and practice students - can argue hypothetical legal cases, similar to real courtroom proceedings, to hone your advocacy and legal research skills
• indoor social spaces, including a café
• a library that includes loan laptops and a silent study area
• open-access computers, free Wi-Fi
• student support and careers advice teams.

The campus itself is located next to Scarborough’s Sports Village, a complex that includes an Olympic Legacy swimming pool, a sports hall, a fitness suite, all-weather pitches, and the Scarborough Athletic Football Club ground.

The campus is a 10-minute walk from the East Yorkshire seafront. North Bay is Scarborough’s Blue Flag beach, meaning it is one of the best in Europe for cleanliness both on the sand and in the water, for facilities, and safety.

Facilities are subject to availability. Access to some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised and/or may have reduced availability or restrictions where the university is following public authority guidance, decisions or orders.

Careers and Opportunities

On successful completion, you should be able to:

• demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the theoretical, analytical and practical aspects of legislation and processes
• be proficient in collating and evaluating evidence, with enhanced advocacy and advisory skills
• develop appropriate analysis techniques, alongside the ability to undertake reliable and thorough research of case law, law commissions, statutes and more
• apply appropriate presentation skills to confidently establish the significance of data produced.

With an ever-growing demand of legal professionals in all industries, graduates of a law course have an expansive list of career paths to explore.

Many students have progressed directly into a legal position, while some students have also chosen to study further in the field by undertaking a master’s degree in specialised subjects such as International Law.

Graduates from this course have a variety of professions to explore, such as Costs Negotiator, Chartered Legal Executive, Barrister or Solicitor.

Where Our Graduates Work

Previous law graduates have gone onto work at a wide variety of organisations and firms including DWF LLP, Uber and Central England Law Centre.

Further Study

• Law LLM
• International Commercial Law LLM
• Professional Legal Practice LLM
• Understanding Legal Practice PGDip

How to Apply

UK students

Full-time UK undergraduate students apply through UCAS. Otherwise, you will need to apply to CU Scarborough directly. Read our application pages to find out your next steps to apply.

International students

International codes: CUSCU053

International students should apply to CU Scarborough directly. Read our application pages to find out your next steps to apply.

For further support for international applicants applying for an undergraduate degree view our International pages or Coventry University Group's International hub.