YORK ST JOHN LAW SCHOOL
LAW LLB (HONS) This programme gives you the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of Anglo–Welsh law and the legal system, whilst also providing a range of opportunities to pursue specialist areas. You will be fully immersed in the discipline of law and its specific methodologies, such as statutory interpretation and legal reasoning. You will acquire the habits of mind associated with legal thinking, including critical thinking, analytical awareness and problem solving. The programme has been structured to provide you with a thorough grounding in the foundational areas of law, developing your confidence and ability to apply your knowledge to more specialist areas. In keeping with the mission of the University, York St John Law School is
rooted in the principles of social justice which underpin all teaching activity and research. You will study the classic foundations of legal knowledge, and those areas recognised as critical for functioning as a legal professional, such as contract and criminal law. The programme has also been specially designed with a wide variety of optional modules. For example, if you wish to pursue careers in the business or commercial fields, there are opportunities to study employment law and property law and practice. If you are interested the wider social impacts of law, you can focus on subjects such as cyberlaw.
Professional accreditations The LLB programme meets the requirements of a Qualifying Law Degree in England and Wales and has been accredited by the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority (SRA) and Bar Standards Board as a Qualifying Law Degree for the purposes of entry to the professions. This means you can proceed directly to the professional stages of training (currently the LPC for aspiring solicitors and BPTC for Barristers). Please note the way in which students qualify to become a solicitor is changing. Further information may be found on the SRA website: https://sra.org.uk
Your career Many students of Law will go on to qualify as legal professionals: solicitors, barristers or legal executives. However, Law is also a well-respected academic discipline, widely recognised as a prestigious and rigorous degree, and provides an excellent foundation for a career in other areas. Other career routes that appeal to Law students include the civil service, human resource and business management, finance and teaching.
When you study with us you will... — Be part of a friendly community and receive excellent support — Benefit from small class sizes and tutoring from highly experienced academic staff — Study a wide range of fascinating, current topic areas– such as the law of terrorism and cyberlaw — Have opportunities to engage with the local legal community — Visit courts in York and London — Have opportunities to engage in mooting and debating — Be part of a vibrant and active Student Law Society
At York St John University we’ve been changing lives through education since 1841. We have a long history of championing social justice and expanding opportunities. Our research and our teaching reflect this.
97% of York St John University graduates were in work or further study six months after graduation (DLHE 2017).
People from almost
60
different countries study at York St John University. When you graduate you will become part of a global community who are proud to be part of the YSJ Family.
/YorkStJohnUniversity @YorkStJohn @YorkStJohn ADMISSIONS INFORMATION E: admissions@yorksj.ac.uk T: 01904 876598 www.yorksj.ac.uk
OVER 200 COURSES
to choose from Whatever you want to do, we’re here to help.
York is the safest city in the region for students The Complete University Guide (2017).
PLACEMENT YEARS Almost all of our Undergraduate courses can now be studied with a placement year in industry, giving you more real-world experience to boost your career.
STUDY ABROAD Most of our courses include the option to study abroad for a year or a semester without adding extra time to your degree. We have links with partner institutions all around the world.