Bachelor of Law (LLB)
London Academy for Higher Education provides tutor support for students wishing to pursue Bachelor of Law (LLB) from University of London (External Degree).
Introduction
The LLB degree is of international standing and has provided the first step on a career route for many thousands of practising lawyers around the world. The wide variety of topics covered provides an important foundation not only for those intending to practise law as solicitors and barristers, but also for paralegal personnel such as magistrates' court clerks, police and legal executives who are seeking further knowledge of the law and enhancement of their qualifications.
Structure and Syllabus
The LLB degree† is offered under four schemes of examination:
Scheme A:
· 12 subjects taken in 3 parts
· Study period: 3-8 years
Scheme B:
· 12 subjects taken in 4 parts
· Study period: 4-8 years
· Intended for students who wish to study at a more measured pace. Unless you are studying full time at an institution we strongly advise you to choose Scheme B.
Graduate Entry Route A:
· 9 subjects taken in 2 parts
· Study period: 2-8 years
Graduate Entry Route B:
· 9 subjects taken in 3 parts
· Study period: 3-8 years
· Unless you are studying full time at an institution we strongly advise you to choose Graduate Entry Route B.
Scheme A (12 subjects)
Intermediate examination (4 subjects)
Criminal law [2650010]
Public law [2650020]
Common law reasoning and institutions [2650030]
Elements of the law of contract [2650040]
Final Examination Part I (4 subjects)
Law of tort [2660001]
Law of trusts [2660002]
Land law [2660003]
AND one optional subject
Final Examination Part II (4 subjects)
Jurisprudence and legal theory [2670005]
AND three optional subjects
Scheme A optional subjects Part I or II
Administrative law [2660008]
Commercial law [2660017]
Criminology [2660025]
EU law‡ [2660024]
Evidence [2660007]
Family law [2660019]
Company law [2660021]
History of English law [2660012]
Labour law [2660018]
Public international law [2660013]
Introduction to Islamic law [2660028]
International protection of human rights [2660029]
Part II only
Conflict of laws [2670014]
Succession [2670016]
Intellectual property [2670026]
Scheme B (12 subjects)
First Year (3 subjects)
Any three of the following subjects:
Criminal law [2650010]
Public law [2650020]
Common law reasoning and institutions [2650030]
Elements of the law of contract [2650040]
Second Year (3 subjects)
The remaining subject from the first Year list year not already taken plus two of the following subjects:
Law of tort [2660001]
Law of trusts [2660002]
Land law [2660003]
Third Year (3 subjects)
The remaining subject from the second Year list not already taken plus two optional subjects
Fourth Year (3 subjects)
Jurisprudence and legal theory [2670005]
AND two optional subjects
Scheme B optional subjects (Third/Fourth Year)
Administrative law [2660008]
Commercial law [2660017]
Criminology [2660025]
EU law‡ [2660024]
Evidence [2660007]
Family law [2660019]
Company law [2660021]
Conflict of laws [2670014]
History of English law [2660012]
Labour law [2660018]
Public international law [2660013]
Succession [2670016]
Intellectual property [2670026]
Introduction to Islamic law [2660028]
International protection of human rights [2660029]
Graduate Entry Route A (9 subjects)
Level 1 (4 subjects)
Criminal law [2650010]
Public law [2650020]
Common law reasoning and institutions [2650030]
Elements of the law of contract [2650040]
Final Examination (5 subjects)
Law of tort [2660001]
Law of trusts [2660002]
Land law [2660003]
Plus any two of the following subjects:
Administrative law [2660008]
Commercial law [2660017]
Criminology [2660025]
EU law‡ [2660024]
Evidence [2660007]
Family law [2660019]
Jurisprudence and legal theory [2670005]
Company law [2660021]
Conflict of laws [2670014]
History of English law [2660012]
Labour law [2660018]
Public international law [2660013]
Succession [2670016]
Intellectual property [2670026]
Introduction to Islamic law [2660028]
International protection of human rights [2660029]
Graduate Entry Route B (9 subjects)
First Year (3 subjects)
Any three of the following subjects:
Criminal law [2650010]
Public law [2650020]
Common law reasoning and institutions [2650030]
Elements of the law of contract [2650040]
Second Year (3 subjects)
The remaining subject from the first Year list not already taken plus two of the following subjects:
Law of tort [2660001]
Law of trusts [2660002]
Land law [2660003]
Third Year (3 subjects)
The remaining subject from the second Year list not already taken plus two of the following subjects:
Administrative law [2660008]
Commercial law [2660017]
Criminology [2660025]
EU law‡ [2660024]
Evidence [2660007]
Family law [2660019]
Jurisprudence and legal theory [2670005]
Company law [2660021]
Conflict of laws [2670014]
History of English law [2660012]
Labour law [2660018]
Public international law [2660013]
Succession [2670016]
Intellectual property [2670026]
Introduction to Islamic law [2660028]
International protection of human rights [2660029]
