English and European Law (4 years) - LLB (Hons)

Queen Mary University of London

Experience of life in a European country. Build knowledge of the law in a different jurisdiction. Develop a diversified legal portfolio beyond the UK. In London, we’ll connect with legal experts from major firms such as Reed Smith, practices focusing on social justice and charities, including Z2K, and in-house legal teams of major corporations such as CHANEL. Your year abroad gives you the freedom to explore different law areas in different jurisdictions. We partner with universities in Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands and Italy (where tuition is in English), as well as France, Germany and Spain (where tuition is in the native language).

This four-year degree follows the same module structure as the traditional Law LLB, with an additional year studying abroad. You’ll start with the basics like Acts of Parliament and EU legislation, as well as mastering the skills you need to understand legal documents. Then you’ll pick from a range of specialist fields such as criminology, intellectual property or medical negligence. Our campus is a hub for leaders in law including experienced practitioners, podcast hosts, King’s Counsel members. It’s also home to the QM Legal Advice Centre where we provide free legal advice to students, staff and the public. All of this makes it the perfect place to start your career in this sector and prepare for success. Armed with this course, you’ll impress employers with your analysis skills, attention to detail and ability to construct solid arguments.