Bournemouth University Bachelor of Laws LLB (Hons) Overview

Bournemouth University’s Law courses are Qualifying Law Degrees (QLDs) that give students the option to specialize in a specific area of law, such as business, entertainment or taxation, each of which can lead to challenging and exciting career opportunities.

Each Law course offered through Bournemouth Law School in England includes an optional placement year in commerce and industry and this combination or qualification with work experience will set you apart from graduates from other universities.

Law is a very popular choice – this is why Bournemouth’s Law School in England degrees have been specifically designed to help graduates stand out from the crowd. Students are able to embark on a career with the advantage of work experience.

With all Law degrees at Bournemouth, the emphasis is placed on understanding rather than just learning the law and students are encouraged to investigate areas which interest them, culminating in an individual final year dissertation.

Bournemouth University’s Bachelor of Laws LLB (Hons) Course Structure

Please note that if you are an international 
student, the placement year is optional.

Key features of the course

• All Bournemouth University’s Law degrees are Qualifying Law Degrees and they satisfy the legal professions as providing the academic stage of legal training enabling you to proceed on to the Legal Practice Course or Bar Professional training Course to become a Solicitor or Barrister
• Bournemouth Law courses are accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Joint Academic Stage Board (JASB)
• Bournemouth’s Law School in England offers a 40-week placement year in commerce or industry, in the UK or overseas, enables students to gain valuable work experience, which will differentiate them from other graduates. Students placement year can also count towards the time you spend as a trainee Solicitor
• Opportunity to study and/or work abroad as part of the course
• Bournemouth University’s Law degrees give students the option to specialize in a specific area of law, such as business, entertainment or taxation, each of which can lead to challenging and exciting career opportunities

Why study Law at Bournemouth University in England?

• Bournemouth University’s Qualifying Law Degrees (LLB) in England are accredited by the professional bodies – Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), Joint Academic Stage Board (JASB)
• Bournemouth Law offer specialist LLB degrees, including Business Law and Entertainment Law
• The school of Law at Bournemouth offer students the opportunity for a placement year which will increase students employment prospects – opportunities in law firms and many other organizations including the CPS, CAB and local authority
• Students will gain a wide range of career opportunities, not limited to the legal professions
• Extra curricular activities
• International renown legal research – CIPPM and transitional justice and others
• Comprehensive range of other professional and academic courses – LPC, CPE, PGCert IP, LLM and Research degrees
• Very good contract with local law firms and networking opportunities
• Bournemouth University is a member of AACSB International – the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Bournemouth University in England

Bournemouth is a modern, lively and cosmopolitan town, situated on the south coast of England, about 2 hours from London. As a centre for international education and one of the leading centres of English language teaching in the UK, Bournemouth is a popular place for students from all over the world and provides many services and activities for you to enjoy. Bournemouth also benefits from some of the best weather in the UK, with its 12 km of beaches, makes it one of the UK’s most popular seaside resorts.

Professional Recognition in Canada

Bournemouth University’s Bachelor of Laws LLB (Hons) is accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and The Joint Academic Stage Board (JASB). Each course within Bournemouth University’s range of Qualifying Law Degrees satisfies the legal professions as providing the academic stage of legal training allowing you to proceed onto the Legal Practice Course or Bar Vocation Course to become a Solicitor or Barrister.

Graduates of Bournemouth University’s Bachelor of Laws LLB (Hons) are eligible to apply for licensing in Canada, however, it is critical students understand the requirements needed to complete this process before licensing will be granted.

KOM Consultants understands the process and requirements needed to enter the legal profession in Canada. Contact KOM Consultants for more information

All students applying directly through KOM Consultants will be supported with the latest information on the accreditation process.

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