Law (Graduate Entry) Lancaster University

Are you ready to take your first steps into a career in Law? If you are a graduate of any discipline our fast track LLB will prepare you for a range of legal professions in just two years.
Taught by leading experts, you’ll gain a solid foundation in the legal system and a set of skills and experiences that will set you on a path to success.

We welcome graduates from the UK or overseas.

Why choose Lancaster for your 2-year Graduate Entry LLB?

• Join a welcoming international community at our safe green campus
• Study in historical Lancaster on the edge of the English Lake District
• Get hands on practical experience in our pro bono Law clinic
• Benefit from essential career networking opportunities via our Law fair and visits from leading law firms, alumni and external speakers
• Participate in the many social, sporting and professional events organised by our Law Society
• Open a path to further vocational training as a solicitor or barrister

Where is Lancaster’s campus?
Lancaster is a small city in the North-West of England with close links to the Lake District National Park and the stunning Morecambe Bay. It has historic importance in the legal and justice system and its medieval Castle has served as an assizes court, crown court and a fully functioning prison. Popular with international students, our campus lies at the edge of the city offering a safe green space and a sense of community that is enhanced by our collegiate system. On arrival you’ll be assigned to one of nine colleges where you’ll enjoy social events, sporting rivalry and support and guidance. Many students make friends for life.

What areas of Law will I study at Lancaster?
Our fast-track course in Law is tailored for graduates of any discipline to embark on an exciting career in the legal profession. You’ll be taught by our School of Law staff who combine extensive expertise in teaching with cutting edge research in areas such as Commercial and Corporate Law, Human Rights, International Law, Technology Law and Criminal, Civil and Family Justice. You’ll receive a thorough foundation in the legal system gaining a good understanding of Law in context and wider societal issues.

What practical experience does the course offer?
Hands-on experience can give you the edge in your career and a real taste of working within the profession. You can take part in our Law Clinic where you will interview clients and, supervised by a qualified solicitor, offer free legal advice to the local community on a range of areas including contract law, consumer disputes, and wills and probate. You can join the Street Law project and deliver interactive sessions out in the community on topics like cyberbullying.

What are the professional, networking and social opportunities?
We have strong links to Chambers, Law firms and related professions from across the UK, including Magic Circle firms from London. There are a range of beneficial activities and events on offer including:

• Alumni visits and lectures
• A recruitment Law Fair attended by large law firms and barristers’ chambers
• The student led Law society where you can take part in activities such as mooting in our purpose-built Mock Court Room
• Career events and negotiation and mediation competitions judged by barristers and members of the judiciary
• Law Dinner and Ball
• Sporting events including netball and football

All of this should help you to make professional connections, learn more about their firms, and get a head start on your career in Law. At the same time, you will find yourself part of a friendly student and staff community where you will feel at home.

Who is the Graduate entry LLB for?
The course is open to both UK graduates and overseas students looking to make a move into the legal profession. You will enter with an existing degree in any subject, and the course will provide you with options for progression onto a variety of pathways. Overseas students particularly may find the course a cost competitive option for entry into professional practice in their home country.

Your career pathway
Our modules are focussed on your future career. Your two-year Graduate Entry LLB will open up a range of pathways in the legal profession. If you are planning to continue your career in England and Wales, you’ll acquire the knowledge and skills to help you take the next steps to qualification as a solicitor and pass the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) or to start professional training to be a barrister. You may also choose to work in a legal capacity in local government, in a corporate setting or for a charity or non-profit organisation.

Students from Canada will gain exemptions from further vocational qualifications.

Entry requirements

These are the typical grades that you will need to study this course. This section will tell you whether you need qualifications in specific subjects, what our English language requirements are, and if there are any extra requirements such as attending an interview or submitting a portfolio.

You will need to have an undergraduate degree, equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree with 2:2 honours.

GCSE requirements

We expect all applicants to have a good level of literacy, and we have a minimum requirement of GCSE English Language grade 4/C, or an equivalent qualification. However, we are very flexible, and if you do not have GCSE English Language grade 4/C, we will consider this in the context of your application as a whole.

We do have flexibility when considering GCSE requirements. Go to our GCSE information for more details.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme. English language qualifications for undergraduate study.

Help from our Admissions team

If you are thinking of applying to Lancaster and you would like to ask us a question, complete our enquiry form and one of the team will get back to you.

We also have more details on our website about:

• Other qualifications we accept
• International qualifications
• How to apply and what happens afterwards