A qualifying law degree with full exemptions from the academic stage of the professional qualification for solicitors and for the Bar.
This course allows you to focus on aspects of business and commercial law with options available to enable you to specialise in areas such as international trade law, competition law and company law.
UCAS course code: M221
Duration: Three years full-time
Institution code: D26
We welcome applications from mature students with non-standard qualifications and recognise all other equivalent and international qualifications.
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If English is not your first language, we require an English language level of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
These include lectures, tutorials and seminars, role play, case study analysis and self-directed study. Assessment usually includes essays, a moot and/or exams.
You will normally attend around 15 hours of timetabled taught sessions (lectures, tutorials etc) each week, and are expected to undertake at least 15 further hours of independent study to complete project work, research etc as required.
First year
Second year
Third year
Plus two options including:
A range of Pro Bono activities include Law Clinic and Street Law. We also encourage you to take mini-pupillages and other work placements.
Our students have an excellent track record of employment and of gaining places on further training courses. Many graduates go into the legal profession, but the opportunities with a law degree are infinite. We guarantee successful graduates a place on our Legal Practice Course.
UK/EU Fees: £9000
International Fees: TBC
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Excellent facilities within the new £35 million Hugh Aston Building include an integrated law library, mock courtroom and law clinic.
Faculty of Business and Law Admissions Team De Montfort University Hugh Aston Building, 0.30 Leicester, LE1 9BH
E: bal@dmu.ac.uk| T: +44 (0) 116 257 7458
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