Bachelor of Laws [L.L.B] From Bangor University

Bangor University is recognised as a qualifying law degree provider by the Bar Standards Board and this degree is accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

This 2 year undergraduate programme is especially designed for people who have previously undertaken higher education and wish to study for a bachelor degree in Law. This may include graduates who have successfully completed an honours degree in another subject at Bangor or another accredited institution, or individuals with equivalent professional experience.

As this is a qualifying law degree, on a successful completion of the 2 year programme, LLB graduates may progress onto a Legal Practice Course (LPC) to become a solicitor or onto BVC training to become a barrister.

In each academic year, students will undertake modules to the value of 120 credits in a combination of law courses addressing the issues of Public Law, Private Law and Property Law.

The Law (2-Year Degree Scheme) is offered by Bangor University.

Why choose Bangor University for this course?

• All degrees have Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) status denoting that Bangor LLB graduates will have completed the academic stage of training for the legal professions in England and Wales.
• As all Bangor LLB degrees have QLD status, graduates may enter directly onto Legal Practice Courses (LPC) to become solicitors or Bar Vocational Courses (BVC) to become barristers.
• Bangor LLB degree holders are eligible to take the Law Society of Ireland entrance exams: FE-Is.
• The degrees address the British, European and global dimensions of contemporary legal development.
• The degrees allow you to specialise as well as to cover a broader range of options.
• Welsh students may undertake tutorials and workshops in Welsh in all Law modules where these are offered as part of the curriculum.
• The School has its own state-of-the-art replica courtroom, in whichÊyou can gain essential practicalÊexperience by taking part in mockÊlegal trials.
• We have a dedicated and well-resourced Law library.
• 10% of the School's students achieve 1st class honours degrees.
• Bangor is the only institution in north Wales to offer a Law degree and has committed major resources to develop the subject.
• The Law (LLB) degree is taught by bilingual staff with a wide range of expertise in the subject.

Careers and Employability

All of the LLB degrees are Qualifying Law Degrees, allowing graduates to proceed directly to the vocational stage of professional training to become barristers or solicitors. A degree in law is also a highly-valued qualification for entry into other careers, including government, industry and commerce. Lawyers with additional language skills are greatly in demand.