Law

Our undergraduate LLB Law degree immerses you in the intricate study of Law in theory and practice.

Studying for an undergraduate Law degree is an intellectually demanding, thought-provoking and exciting experience, which will help you to think logically, communicate clearly and develop a critical attitude to law. Our unique undergraduate Law programmes at Birmingham Law School are designed to provide both a strong academic experience as well as vocational development; a balance that’s highly sought after by employers in both law and non-law sectors. You will also have the flexibility to specialise more and more as you progress to really focus on what interests you, with opportunities to study anything from Cyber Law to Environmental Law.

For almost 100 years Birmingham Law School have made a major contribution to teaching and scholarship, and you’ll learn from prestigious academics who are working at the top of their field influencing law and policy around the world.

Why study this course?

Real-world opportunities - UoB placement schemes, annual law fairs, and visits to leading firms connect you to the sector. Our Centre for Employability, Professional Legal Education and Research (CEPLER) runs pro bono groups, mooting competitions, and more.

Extensive choice of modules - You can tailor your undergraduate Law degree to suit your interests in the final year with our vast range of optional modules including topics such as Counter Terrorism Law, Advocacy and Employment Law in Practice.

Optional year abroad opportunities - Study overseas at a partner institution and experience an incredible new culture, an alternative perspective on Law, and a different academic environment. Undergraduate Law students have had the opportunity to study all over the world in countries including Canada, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, France, Germany and Japan.

Employment opportunities - As the 3rd most targeted University for Graduate Employability in the 2023 High Fliers Report, recent Law graduates have gone on to work for companies including Eversheds, Pinsent Masons, Gowling WLG and HSBC. 89% of our law students are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022).

Change the world - Join 1 of 14 Pro Bono Projects including supporting the work of the Amicus Charity helping secure equal access to justice for those facing the death penalty in the United States or Our Environmental Law Matters research team informing policy on electric car battery recycling.

Supporting diversity in the sector - All Birmingham Students' are members of the Birmingham Law Society, the largest and most diverse Law society outside of London.

Top 25 for Law in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024

25th for Law (Joint) in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024