Law Degree (LLB)
The Law degree (LLB) is the department's most popular law degree scheme, especially for those who wish to pursue a career in law. A legal profession is not only interesting, but also lucrative and rewarding. In studying the Law degree at Aberystwyth University you will be introduced you to core legal concepts whilst also allowing you to choose from a range of more specialized electives.
The Law degree (LLB) is a qualifying degree: which means that graduates who wish to pursue a career in the legal profession are eligible to continue vocational training on the Legal Practice Course (LPC) for solicitors, or the Bar Vocational Course (BVC) for barristers.
Law Degree (LLB) [UCAS Code - M101]
The Law degree [M101] allows applicants who are already graduates in another discipline to complete a fast track degree in 2 years. It ensures that all the necessary core concepts are covered but also allows students to choose from a range of more specialized electives.
The 2 year LLB Law degree scheme is a qualifying law degree which means that graduates who wish to pursue a career in the legal profession are eligible to continue vocational training on the Legal Practice Course (LPC) for solicitors, or the Bar Vocational Course (BVC) for barristers.
The Law Degree (LLB) and Employability
There are many employment prospects for graduates in law degree. The knowledge and skills acquired whilst studying for a law degree equip students for the demands of many careers in politics and local government, business and the media as well as for entering either branch of the legal profession. For those graduates who wish to qualify as solicitors, Aberystwyth has its own Legal Practice Course within the Department of Law and Criminology.
Taking a Law degree with a Language
Would you like to combine your law degree with a language?
A Law Degree with a language is 4 years long and will provide you with the opportunity to study law with one of three European languages. The languages are:
- French [M1R1]
- German [M1R2]
- Spanish [M1R4]
The third year of the Law degree with a language scheme is spent studying in the Law Faculty of one of our partner institutions in a country of the language being studied. This year allows you to learn about another legal system and to acquire the necessary legal vocabulary in the language in question.
Law Degree Partner Institutions
| UCAS Code | Language | University | City | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1R1 | French | University of Rennes | Rennes | France |
| M1R1 | French | University of Lyon | Lyon | France |
| M1R1 | French | University of Louvain de Neuve | Louvain de Neuve | Belgium |
| M1R2 | German | University of Wurzburg | Wurzburg | Germany |
| M1R2 | German | Humboldt University | Berlin | Germany |
| M1R2 | German | University of Frankfurt | Frankfurt (Oder) | Germany |
| M1R4 | Spanish | University of Oviedo | Oviedo | Spain |
| M1R4 | Spanish | University of Salamanca | Salamanca | Spain |
Andrew Walters - LLB Law DegreeCeredigion
The Staff are fantastic in their level of expertise and the levels of support they offer students. They are always ready to spend the time with you to help you achieve your best.
I have loved my time here at Aberystwyth studying Law and I can honestly say that the last three years have been the best years of my life. I have made so many good friends and I have surprised myself at how well I have done and what I have achieved.
So, would I recommend coming to Aberystwyth University? YES, in a heartbeat!
Study Scheme Information
The information on this page refers to the following study scheme(s)