About the course

Students will study the foundation subjects but have the benefit of being able to select 4 law option subjects so as to enhance career development prospects. For overseas students this degree may also allow you exemptions in your home jurisdiction (interested applicants must check any possible exemptions with their home jurisdiction prior to undertaking the course).

In the 2021 National Student Survey, The University of Law has been ranked first amongst universities in England for the category of ‘teaching on my course’. We have an overall 5 Star rating from QS World University Rankings and 5 stars in Teaching, Employability, Online Learning, Academic Development and Inclusiveness.

JD Canadian Pathway: if you’re interested in practising law in Canada or a Canadian university graduate, this course has a Canadian pathway offering modules in Canadian Law that will help prepare you for the Canadian NCA (National Committee on Accreditation) exams.*

The law modules are ‘Foundations of Canadian Law’ and ‘Canadian Constitutional Law’ and are available at the London Bloomsbury campus only. ‘Foundations of Canadian Law’ will give you a sound knowledge of the history, principles and main sources of the Canadian legal system, while the ‘Canadian Constitutional Law’ module concerns the history of Canadian Constitutional law and basic constitutional principles. In order to take the JD Canadian pathway, select the optional Canadian modules during your studies.

*Important Notice: You are advised to make your own enquiries with any professional bodies to which you may seek admission, to determine whether you will meet all their requirements, including academic, character and suitability requirements. The University cannot be held responsible for any decisions subsequently taken by a professional body concerning these requirements.

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must possess a 2:2 or above from an undergraduate degree in any discipline.
• Students who will be under the age of 18 but no younger than 17 at the commencement of the course are permitted.

International entry requirements:

• Must have an English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.