Law LLB with Foundation Year

Investigate systems and challenge injustice with our hands-on, London-based Law degree.

Think critically, construct arguments, and make life-changing decisions with our Law degree. You will build detailed and analytical knowledge of the law, covering areas such as criminality, human rights, business, and the healthcare sector.

Our law programmes are Qualifying Law Degrees (QLD). After successfully completing this course, you can become a barrister through the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) or a solicitor through the Solicitor’s Qualification Exam route (SQE).

Hands-on experiences

With our undergraduate law course, you will learn through diverse hands-on experiences, such as:

- simulated negotiation exercises

- moot court

- pro bono initiatives.

Learn in Legal London

St Mary’s is only a 30-minute train ride to London’s legal district. Therefore, you will have numerous opportunities to visit:

- the Supreme Court

- Old Bailey

- Royal Courts of Justice

- The Law Society

- Parliament

- the Inns of Court.

Work placements: apply your studies to the real world

You can complete a work placement in the local or wider London area.

Previous LLB Law students have worked at:

- private and sole practitioner solicitor firms

- barristers' chambers

- charities

- the Youth Justice Board

- Kingston Crown Court.

- Devoted and experienced lecturers

You will learn from experienced and enthusiastic staff here to support your personal and professional growth. Our student, Sebastian, tells us that our “outstanding lecturers […] go the extra mile to help students accomplish their goals”.

Our dedication to our students meant we climbed 15 places in the Complete University Guide (2023).

About the Foundation Year

Our four-year degree programmes (including a foundation year) provide an alternative route to undergraduate study at university if you do not have the grades to access higher education in the traditional way.