LLB (Hons) Law with European Legal Systems
Key details
- Award
- Degree of Bachelor of Laws
- UCAS Course Code
- M120
- Typical Offer
- AAB
- Contextual Offer
- BBB
- Course Length
- 4 years
- Course Start Date
- September 2025
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84%
Of graduates go on to work and/or study within 15 months after the course
Graduate Outcome Survey 2020Course Overview
This four-year course offers an exciting chance to blend a law degree with a broader educational and cultural adventure as you spend a year abroad at a European law school.
At UEA Law School, you will encounter a stimulating, student-centred learning environment. Our dedicated lecturers bring expertise in various legal fields, ensuring a diverse educational experience. You will be welcomed into a close-knit community and become part of a lively student body with an active law society.
Your studies at UEA will combine the foundational subjects of a law degree with a range of elective options. Each module runs for one semester, allowing you to shape your degree around subjects that pique your interest. You will receive guidance and constructive feedback to enhance your work and develop essential skills like research, writing, and constructing arguments.
Moreover, you will have numerous opportunities to enhance your practical skills, confidence, and professional CV through our unique employability programme and extracurricular activities such as mooting (mock trials), negotiation, client interviewing, and mediation. During your year abroad, you will gain increased independence and adaptability.
Throughout this degree, you will gain the skills and confidence needed to succeed within or beyond the legal profession. Our career events with law firms, barrister chambers, and alumni offer fantastic networking opportunities and insights into post-graduation options. You can also contribute to the local community by volunteering with our award-winning UEA Law Clinic.
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Year Abroad
You will spend your third year studying abroad at one of our partner law schools in Europe. The year abroad is a compulsory element of this four-year degree.
The subjects taken will vary depending on the host university but will typically allow students to develop their understanding of aspects of European and International Law, and law from a comparative perspective.
Through this opportunity you will develop your intercultural awareness, resourcefulness and adaptability. It is also a great way to demonstrate your resilience, confidence, and ability to thrive in an international setting to future employers.
Please note that the universities to which UEA is able to send students may vary from year to year. Places may be dependent on certain criteria, such as academic performance. Please visit our Study Abroad section for more information.
Careers
Career Pathways
Career destinations related to your degree include:
- Legal Practice (solicitor, barrister)
- Other law related careers (NGOs, international organisations, in-house compliance, legal researchers, police)
- Public Sector (civil service, local government, politics, education)
- Financial Services (tax, banking, insurance, investment, accountancy)
- Management and human resources (typically through graduate recruitment schemes)
- Media / journalism
Discover more on our Careers webpages.
After the Course
Upon graduation, you will be well-prepared to embark on your chosen career path, equipped with a range of transferable skills. If you are considering the legal profession, you will advance to the next stage of training to qualify as a barrister or solicitor. Alternatively, you will have the capability to pursue various other paths, including business, banking, accountancy, civil or diplomatic service, charitable sector, management, human resources, teaching, journalism, or academia, among others.
Many of our graduates have forged successful careers as solicitors in leading firms in London and internationally, such as Clifford Chance, Linklaters, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Clyde & Co, Herbert Smith Freehills, Baker McKenzie, and Eversheds Sutherland, as well as in a diverse array of other firms of varying sizes and types.
Others find roles as in-house counsel in companies, public authorities, and the Government Legal Service. Additionally, we boast a significant number of alumni who have pursued careers as barristers, including several King’s Counsel, and have been appointed as judges.
Furthermore, this course is recognised by the following professional regulatory bodies outside England and Wales:
Institute of Professional Legal Studies of Northern Ireland - please note the requirements regarding Law of Evidence.
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.
You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.
- English and Mathematics
All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade C or grade 4.
We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies(opens in a new window) page.
- Contextual Offers
UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes(opens in a new window).
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
A levels
AAB
Contextual offer: BBB
BTEC
Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDD
Contextual offer: DDM
Combinations of BTEC and A levels
Extended Diploma: DDD
Diploma: DD, plus B at A level.
Contextual Offer: DD, plus C at A level.
Extended Certificate: D plus AB at A level.
Contextual Offer: D plus BB at A level.
BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 36 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 9 credits at Level 3
T levels
Not accepted
- Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements
International Baccalaureate
33 points overall
Irish Leaving Certificate
4 subjects at H2, 2 subjects at H3
Scottish Highers
AAAAA
Scottish Advanced Highers
BBC. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable
- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.
You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.
- English and Mathematics
All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade C or grade 4.
We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies(opens in a new window) page.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. For specific details about your country, view our information for International Students(opens in a new window).
A levels
AAB
BTEC
Level 3 Extended Diploma:
Combinations of BTEC and A levels
Extended Diploma: DDD
Diploma: DD plus B at A level.
Extended Certificate: D plus AB at A level.
BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers
International Baccalaureate
33 points overall
- INTO UEA
If you do not meet the academic and/or English language requirements for direct entry our partner, INTO UEA offers progression on to this undergraduate degree upon successful completion of a preparation programme. Depending on your interests, and your qualifications you can take a variety of routes to this degree.
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies(opens in a new window) for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study.
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- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
View our information for Tuition Fees(opens in a new window).
Scholarships and Bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that costs do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds. View our range of Scholarships(opens in a new window) for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
You are eligible for reduced fees during your year abroad. Further details are available on our Tuition Fee pages.
Extra costs, related to items such as your travel and accommodation during your year abroad, will vary depending on location.
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of other course-related costs.
How to Apply
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Once you submit your completed application, UCAS will process it and send it to your chosen universities and colleges.
The Institution code for the University of East Anglia is E14.
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