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Law degrees tend to be highly vocational and cover all aspects of the law which are required to prepare you for a legal career.

To become a lawyer through the traditional route in the UK, students must first complete a qualifying law degree (LLB) at university, or study another subject at undergraduate level, then take the one-year GDL conversion course.

Those who want to be a solicitor must complete the vocational Legal Practice Course (LPC) before undertaking a training contract with a law firm. Those wishing to become barristers should take the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) followed by a practical experience in barristers' chambers).

Law in the UK

  • The UK has long held a significant political role in world affairs, with English remaining one of the principal global languages of communication, and the main language for international law.
  • A law degree from a UK university means that you will be expertly prepared to communicate, negotiate and transact with partners and clients all over the world. 

A system that is centuries-old

  • The UK’s common law system dates back more than eight centuries, and forms the basis for legal systems in many English-speaking countries around the world. 

A global reach

  • English commercial law is often the governing law in international contracts.
  • Four of the world’s ten largest law firms are headquartered in the UK, and hundreds of international firms have offices here.

An expert education

  • The 2021 Times Higher Education World University Rankings for law as a subject area ranked four UK universities in the top 10 — University of Cambridge and University of Oxford came 2nd and 3rd respectively, UCL was ranked 8th and LSE was ranked 10th.

Typical Law degrees

Recent Kings students have progressed to the following degrees:

  • Law 
  • Law with Criminology 
  • Law with Politics

  • English and European Law 
  • Accounting and Law
  • English and French Law

Typical careers in Law

  • Many graduates pursue a career as a solicitor or barrister. A UK degree in law is recognised by the Bar in many countries around the world.
  • A law degree is also a highly respected qualification among employers with many transferable skills that can be applied in other industries.
  • International students who complete law degrees in the UK might be especially interested in pursuing a career in international law, where they might work on human rights cases, and advise NGOs or government departments. There are also opportunities within large law firms which deal with international legal cases.

You might also find it useful to ready this article in our Kings Life blog:

15 November, 2021
How to Become a Lawyer in the UK: Steps & Schools Explained
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