Bachelor of Laws study in the UK

Bachelor of Laws in the UK

Career options, entry requirements and rankings for Law.

UK Law Courses

Introduction to Law

Law programs at UK universities provide a comprehensive and critical understanding of core legal principles and practical skills. Students who study law in the UK will learn the content of law and legal analysis, gaining experience in the areas of mooting, arguing and negotiation. Mock courtrooms will help enhance the learning process, helping you gain valuable experience in a real-world setting.

Almost all UK law courses allow students the option of taking a year’s professional placement at a firm, while overseas study is also available. Students can also choose to combine Law with other subjects such as business, politics or journalism. All LLB programs at UK universities are formally accredited by the Law Society of England and Wales and the Bar Council of England and Wales as qualifying law.

Law Careers

A Law degree will open up many different career options, and not only in the legal professions. In addition to traditional roles such as solicitors and barristers, Law graduates can use their qualifications to find positions in journalism, business, criminology and many more diverse fields. After completing an undergraduate Law degree, many students opt to study a Masters of Laws postgraduate degree.

What do Law Graduates earn?

  • Median starting professional salary: £22,000
  • Median starting non-professional salary: £19,000

Source: The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.

Law UK Entry Requirements

  • Typical International Baccalaureate requirements: 34 points.
  • Typical Canadian High School/Other undergraduate degree requirements: high school grades of 70%, or a university degree with a 2.6 GPA

Please note that entry requirements vary for each UK university.

Where can I study Law in the UK?

To learn more about the best Law courses in the UK, find details on the top ten ranking Law universities in the Times Good University Guide 2022 below:

  1. University of Cambridge
  2. University College London
  3. London School of Economics
  4. University of Oxford
  5. University of Glasgow
  6. University of Durham
  7. University of Leeds
  8. University of Edinburgh
  9. University of Aberdeen - King's College London

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