The LLB (Hons) Law Senior Status is a specifically designed degree for students who already hold an undergraduate degree and want to convert to law study over a two year period. Studying our degree will also prepare you in part for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE1) or Bar Practice Course (to qualify as a barrister).
Our legally experienced lecturers bring the law to life through interactive teaching methods for a fulfilling learning experience. During our LLB Senior Status degree, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing. The course provides students with a wide range of analytical and transferable skills and is suitable for any profession requiring a non-specialised degree.
UCAS code:
M101 - Full-time (2 year)
Institution code: L17
Short name: LAW
Our LLB (Hons) Senior Status degree is a two year LLB programme specifically designed for students who already hold a degree. The programme offers you the additional flexibility of being able to select three LLB course options in your second year.
This degree is taught by the same experienced, professional lecturers as our standard three year LLB , using the same high-quality teaching methods. The course combines academic rigour with practical legal skills, providing you with the essential groundwork of your legal education while you study with other students in a professional business-like environment.
The Senior Status degree is a particularly good choice for overseas students because you may benefit from some exemptions in your home jurisdiction – a good example of this is the Canadian Law modules available as electives in your second year. We recommend that you check any possible exemptions within your home jurisdiction prior to undertaking the course.
When you study the LLB Senior Status with us you receive:
On successfully completing the course you will be all set to kick start your postgraduate study.
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Canadian Juris Doctor Pathway
If you study this course at our London Bloomsbury campus you can choose our Canadian law modules, preparing you for qualification and practice in Canada.
Semester 1
Compulsory modules include:
Contract Law
In this module you will consider the elements of a contract, different types of contractual terms, remedies for breach of contract and the circumstances when remedies can be excluded. You will also look at connected areas such as misrepresentation, duress, and undue influence.
Legal Method and Skills
This module introduces you to the legal system of England & Wales and develops key skills for studying law, including interpreting cases and legislation, conducting legal research and referencing, constructing legal arguments, and solving legal problems.
Public and EU Law
Semester 2
Compulsory modules include:
Business Law 1
This module introduces you to different forms of business organisation such as partnerships and companies and how to choose the most appropriate format to run a business. You will explore company law in more detail, exploring the separate legal personality of a company and its limited liability status and company constitutions. You will look at the different parties involved in a company such as the directors and shareholders.
Criminal Law
This module gives an overview of the criminal justice system and helps to develop an understanding of the principles of criminal liability. You will look at different criminal offences, including homicide, criminal damage, assaults, sexual offences, theft and robbery, and drugs offences. You will consider what defences may be available and the law in relation to secondary participation and attempts to commit certain offences.
Tort
Semester 1
Compulsory modules include:
Equity and Trusts
In this module you will study the core principles of equity and trusts law which arise in a range of personal, social and commercial contexts. You will look at the distinction between a gift and a trust and how trusts are created. You will explore the management of the trust through the powers and duties of trustees and the rights of the beneficiaries before considering what remedies are available if there is a breach of trust.
Land Law
We look at the nature of land, how the ownership of estates and interests in land operate and the formalities for creating and disposing of those estates and interests. It looks at important topics such as: the protection and enforcement of third party interests in land, the distinction between registered and unregistered land, trusts of land and co-ownership, leases, easements, covenants, and mortgages.
In Semester 1, students will choose one option in line with their chosen Pathway.
Semester 2
In Semester 2, students will choose three options* in line with their chosen Pathway:
SQE & CiLEX Pathway:
• Business Law 2
• Criminal Litigation and Evidence
• Wills & Succession
Business Pathway:
• Business Law 2
• Employment Law
• Intellectual Property
• International Commercial Law
Individuals Pathway:
• Family Law
• Employment Law
• Mental Health and Mental Capacity
• Wills & Succession
Modules Common to All Pathways:
• Civil Dispute Resolution
• Graduate and Employability
• Law and Society
• Legal Advice Clinic** - NEW for September 2026
• Legal Technology
• Real Estate
• Research Project
Students at London Bloomsbury who have an interest in Canadian law will also be able to select as optional modules:
• Canadian Constitutional Law
• Foundations of Canadian Law
*All options are indicative and are available subject to numbers.
**The Legal Advice Clinic is a clinical legal education module where students will be supervised to advice real clients by University of Law LLP. Eligibility conditions will apply to this module.
New for 2025: Take your studies global. Our undergraduates can now spend a semester abroad at one of our international partner institutions, it's a unique chance to experience a new culture, expand your horizons, and learn in an exciting new environment.*
*Subject to approval.
Study LLB Law Senior Status Online starting September 2026
Up to £1,500 in first year for full-time UG Courses. Online courses for those who receive maintenance loan. T&Cs apply.
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The SQE is being phased in to become the new centralised way to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales
Find out moreAfter you’ve completed the LLB, you can go onto study one of our postgraduate law courses to become a solicitor or barrister.
If you want to become a barrister, you can study our Bar Practice Course.
If you want to become a solicitor, we suggest studying our LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2).
You can still study the Legal Practice Course (LPC) if you’ve completed, started, accepted an offer, or paid a non-refundable deposit to study the LLB by 21 September 2021.
If you want to specialise in a particular area of law, we also offer a range of academic Master of Law (LLM) courses, covering subjects from human rights to banking.
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The course demands show you the requirements, prior knowledge and commitments our course will involve.
If you’re looking for the perfect combination of a flexible study programme to fit around your other commitments together with the benefit of our expertise, experience, and employability focus, why not consider our online study option?
The online version of this course covers the same content as the on campus version, while still offering you the same high level of professional lecturer support.
Application and booking deadlines vary by intake - take a look at our key application and enrolment deadline dates for more information.
To get a full picture of how studying this course works during the year, take a look at our course date breakdowns.
We use a variety of assessment methods designed to meet the practical nature of the course and individual module learning outcomes. Some of these will be exams, while others will require you to submit a project report, essay, portfolio or oral presentation. You will also have the opportunity to practice with a mock assessment.
You’ll learn through a combination of Large Group Sessions and Workshops:
How Your Modules Work to Support You
1 week for revision, ensuring you’re prepared.
2 weeks for end-of-term assessments, giving you time to showcase your knowledge.
Balanced Workload
For a 20-credit module, expect around 200 hours of learning, spread across the term. To stay on top of things, plan for up to 7 hours of prep time per unit, including reading and assignments. Each week, the expected study hours are 40.
Structured Timetables to Maximise Your Time
Our timetables prioritise learning over three days: two days for your Workshops and one day for your Large Group Sessions.
Academic Support
You’ll be allocated a dedicated Academic Coach to support you throughout your course. They’ll encourage you to become an independent learner and challenge you to achieve the best possible outcome during your studies.
We care about your career, which is why we offer support with job applications and other work experience opportunities as soon as you accept your place.
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Applications for all our undergraduate courses are open. You don't need to apply through UCAS to study one of our online courses.
2026/27 Course Fee
International students are eligible for an international bursary of £2,500 per year which is taken off the fees in the final year of the course. Terms and conditions apply.
As this course can only be taken by those already possessing an undergraduate degree, it is not eligible for an undergraduate student loan.
We have students from over 120 different countries throughout our campuses, with a dedicated team to help international students.
