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University of Portsmouth| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLB (Hons) | Full-time, Sandwich | 4 - 5 years | September | - | - |
Overview
If you want to start your career as a barrister, solicitor, or as another role within the legal system, this is the place to start. Studying with a foundation year is the perfect option if you don't meet the entry requirements, have taken a break from study, or want extra support to get uni-ready.
You'll study for one year through ICP, right here on campus. You'll get the knowledge and academic skills needed to take on a bachelor's degree, learning how to analyse information, do research, and improve your academic writing.
The skills you'll learn will help you work in teams as well as on your own in culturally diverse workplaces. You'll develop your understanding of new workplaces and environments, and how to adapt to new environments.
When you've finished, you'll be ready to move onto the first year of LLB (Hons) Law.
A guaranteed place
Once you’ve successfully completed your foundation year, you'll be ready to progress onto LLB (Hons) Law with a guaranteed place.
Course highlights
Careers and opportunities
After you've transferred to LLB (Hons) Law and completed your degree, when you graduate you'll be ready to take your next step to train as a solicitor, a barrister or a Chartered Legal Executive. It's worth noting that Chartered Legal Executives can now become judges, coroners, advocates and partners in law firms.
Some of our graduates go on to secure training contracts, but others choose to go into different professions. Law degrees are in the top 10 degrees for employability, as you'll graduate with a wide range of transferable skills that will make you very employable across a range of other sectors.
Doing a law degree gives you a wide range of career options.
Roles you could pursue include:
company secretary
Placement year opportunities
Once you've completed your foundation year and moved on to your full Bachelor's degree, you'll have the chance to do an optional work placement year to get valuable longer-term work experience in the industry.
Taking a placement year will give you the experience you need to increase your chances of landing your perfect role after graduation.
We'll give you all the support you need to find a placement that prepares you for your career, and we'll continue to mentor you throughout your placement.
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