Law (Extended), LLB Hons at University of Greenwich

Our extended law degree starts with a foundation year to prepare you for degree-level learning. You go to study the same modules offered on the three-year LLB course.

Course modules cover a variety of legal practice areas, including contract law, criminal law, public law and human rights law.

The University of Greenwich School of Law boasts good links and opportunities with a variety of companies, thanks to its links with barristers' chambers and financial institutions across London. This degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board, which means that if you successfully complete the course, you can go on to train as a solicitor or barrister.

What you should know about this course

•  The LLB Hons Law (Extended) course includes an entry year to help students access degree study in this subject with a lower entry tariff.
•  You study a range of specialist modules that are essential for future employment in a diverse working environment.
•  The School of Law has good links with a number of employers in London, including law firms, barristers' chambers and financial institutions, through its Law Advisory Forum.
•  Apply to undertake pro bono work through schemes such as The Legal Advice Centre, the winner of a 2015 LawWorks & Attorney General Student Pro Bono Award).
•  Benefit from guest speakers and networking events with employers, professional bodies and alumni to help you with your career planning.

Careers and placements

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

This is a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) as regulated by the Bar Standards Board and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) under the Common Protocol Agreement.

Graduates may choose to go on to undertake the training required in order to qualify to practise as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales. They can also pursue careers in fields that require graduates with strong analytical and communication skills.

Greenwich LLB graduates have gone on to become solicitors, advocates and barristers, paralegal and legal assistants, compliance officers and underwriters. They have also pursued careers in teaching and the civil service, the financial sector and NGOs.

Do you provide employability services?

Employability activities take place all the time at Greenwich and students are encouraged to take part in as many opportunities as possible. The central Employability and Careers Service provides support for students preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles, such as CV clinics, mock interviews and Employability skills workshops.

Each School also has its own Employability Officer who provides specific opportunities relevant to your own course. They work closely with professionals in industry to ensure you are well-prepared for the workplace and have already begun to build your professional network by the time you graduate.