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Law at Solent University

Law means more than courts and criminal justice. At Solent Law School you’ll become an agile legal professional, equipped with the skills, mindset and experience to adapt to the fast-changing legal environment. There’s a whole world of legal practice out there – from commerce to the civil service, charities to big business, in-house to start-ups, you can find the organisation and the work that matters to you.

Make a difference in the world. Build the essential skills to understand a wide range of legal roles, from corporate law to police or government work.

Solent University’s LLB (Hons) Law degree has professional practice at its core, and covers the foundation subjects required to become a solicitor or barrister – along with the fundamentals of a wide range of legal professions and roles. Plus our modern, dedicated Solent courtroom means you can practise in a real-world legal setting, helping you to build experience and confidence.

Taught by experts with strong links to the legal profession, you’ll have plenty of opportunities for practical experience and to develop your own professional network.

If you’re considering becoming a solicitor, our LLB incorporates a dedicated preparation course for the first part of the Solicitors Qualification Exam (SQE) – thanks to our recent ground-breaking partnership with the College of Legal Practice – giving you a real head-start on your professional journey.

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Courses

LLM Commercial Law and Professional Legal Practice

Designed for professionals looking to enhance their CV, this specialist master’s offers insight into real-world commercial law alongside the practical expertise to add value in business, management, compliance, legal, tech, HR and other roles...

LLM Intellectual Property Law and Professional Legal Practice

Get to grips with intellectual property law, copyright, and the fundamentals of modern commercial practice on this fascinating, highly career-focused master’s in law – ideal for business and management professionals looking to enhance their CV...

LLM International Trade and Maritime Law (Top-up)

This specialised top-up course is designed to advance the topics and techniques learned on Solent’s PGDip International Trade and Maritime Law, allowing students to earn a full master’s degree.

LLB (Hons) Law

Get a head start in your legal career. Our industry recognised degree has professional practice at its core so you can build experience and confidence with an extensive network of real-world partners.

LLB (Hons) Law with Business

Launch your legal career and combine business practice to expand your career aspirations in law and business.

LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology

Expand your career horizons across law, criminology, and criminal justice and gain the essential skills for working in the legal practice and criminal justice systems.

Facilities

You will have access to specialist facilities, from the University’s courtroom, which enables you to practise your legal skills in a realistic environment, to an extensive library of legal journals, case law and online materials.

The law school offers training for other avenues of legal practice as well, delivering a range of professional and transferable skills tailored to the corporate and business world. The modules incorporate both theory and practice, enabling you to understand legal processes and the fast-changing legal environment. You will be encouraged to develop not only habits of lifelong learning, but also the professional awareness and personal attributes to effectively continue your development as a professional long after you graduate.


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