Law and Commercial Law

Birkbeck, University of London
Undergraduate LLB (Hons) Full-time 3 Years LawPolicing

A-Level Entry

BBC

UCAS Points

112 points

About this course

The LLB Law and Commercial Law will give you the skills necessary to tackle the complex world of business and financial law, including commercial awareness, knowledge of banking law, and knowledge of broader economic and private law issues. 

This law and commercial law degree is ideal if you are keen to learn to navigate the issues you will encounter embarking on a career in corporate law or law in the private sector. Commercial law skills are also highly transferable to legal work for careers in government, the public sector and most other industry contexts.

During your studies on this degree, you will learn the areas of legal knowledge relevant for going on to pursue a career in legal practice as well as taking an introductory course on commercial law. You will then be able to choose from specialist areas of commercial law and related fields where you will be taught by field-leading scholars in areas such as:

  • intellectual property law

  • banking law

  • white-collar crime.

    You will also be encouraged to apply for work experience in one of our partnering firms to get a head start on gaining insight into legal practice.

    This course has an evening timetable with lectures, seminars and classes taking place in the evening. Some daytime and online teaching is available, depending on the modules you choose.

    Highlights

  • Birkbeck is a leading international centre for world-class legal teaching, research and scholarship. You will be taught by field-leading academic staff, alongside experienced solicitors, barristers and judges from across the legal sector.

  • Career development and skills enhancement are a key part of studying this course. You will have access to a huge range of careers support including Birkbeck's Careers Service, Birkbeck Talent and Birkbeck Futures.

  • You will have opportunities to network with real-world legal professionals through our Mentoring Pathways Scheme, Legal Practice Conversations, Legal Professionals Insight Evening and Careers Fair, and open days are held exclusively for Birkbeck students.

  • You will be able to put your learning into practice with our various law clinics: University of London Refugee Law Clinic, Environmental Law Foundation, River House Law Clinic and Release. You can also join our Law Society and our highly successful Mooting team.

  • We are happy to announce that LLB Law and Commercial Law students are eligible for the Goldman Sachs Birkbeck Diversity Scholarship.

    Careers and employability

    Graduates can pursue career paths in the legal profession, human resources or local government. Possible professions include:

  • barrister

  • solicitor

  • chartered legal executive

  • human resources officer.

    We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBC
    UCAS Tariff Points 112 points
    BTEC DMM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: LLB (Hons)

    Location: London

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: LLB (Hons)

    Location: London

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    1136 Human resource managers and directors
    2412 Solicitors and lawyers
    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    3520 Legal associate professionals
    2419 Legal professionals

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Law, Policing

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