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Bachelor of Laws LLB (Hons) (Accelerated)

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UCAS code: M101
Institute code: H36
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Clearing entry requirements

We’re committed to welcoming students with a wide range of qualifications and levels of experience. Over Clearing, we’ll be taking a flexible approach so if you don’t have the advertised grades, you can submit a clearing application and we’ll review and consider your application on an individual basis.

UCAS points A Level BTEC Access Course Tariff IB requirement
128-136 ABB-AAB DDM-DDD Access and foundation not accepted 128-136 points

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GCSE: Grade 4/C in English Language and Mathematics
All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.
If you do not have the required IELTS or equivalent for direct entry on to your degree programme, our Pre-sessional English and International Foundation courses can help you to achieve this level.
For more details on the University of Hertfordshire's entry requirements, please visit our Undergraduate Entry Requirements page.
Find out more about International Entry Requirements.

UCAS points A Level BTEC Access Course Tariff IB requirement
128-136 ABB-AAB DDM-DDD Access and foundation not accepted 128-136 points

Additional requirements

GCSE: Grade 4/C in English Language and Mathematics
All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.
If you do not have the required IELTS or equivalent for direct entry on to your degree programme, our Pre-sessional English and International Foundation courses can help you to achieve this level.
For more details on the University of Hertfordshire's entry requirements, please visit our Undergraduate Entry Requirements page.
Find out more about International Entry Requirements.
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This programme satisfies the academic stage of training and is fully recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board.
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UCAS points	A Level	BTEC	Access Course Tariff	IB requirement
128-136	ABB-AAB	DDM-DDD	Access and foundation not accepted	128-136 points

UCAS points	A Level	BTEC	Access Course Tariff	IB requirement
128-136	ABB-AAB	DDM-DDD	Access and foundation not accepted	128-136 points

Why choose this course?

Fast track your career on this two year course
Practice your legal skills in our full-size replica Crown Court
Work with experienced lawyers in our award-winning law clinic

So, why study for your two-year LLB accelerated law degree here at Hertfordshire? Well alongside a Gold rating for our teaching, we have a dedicated Law School, incredible facilities and an innovative teaching team of practising lawyers and solicitors. Whatever your level 3 background is, we’ll prepare you to meet the demands of today’s legal profession. You’ll even finish with a degree fully recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board. Kick start your career with exceptional skills, experience and opportunities. 

You’ll study in our fantastic Law Building, practise your skills in our replica Crown Court and solve real problems for the local community in our very own pro-bono law clinic. Get stuck into our huge range of co-curricular activities and you’ll also future proof your degree with skills and qualifications in areas like mooting, trial advocacy and client interviewing. 

As well as exploring the fundamentals of law, you’ll explore contemporary issues as diverse as data protection, human rights, terrorism and cybercrime. We use an innovative flipped-classroom model that lets you watch lectures online, from home, before coming to seminars to tackle the issues in-depth with your tutors. It’s a unique approach that gives you flexibility, structure and a permanent online resource you can dive into – anytime, anywhere. 

Why study this two-year programme?

The obvious answer - you graduate in just two years! You’ll do level 4 in the first year and start part of level 5 over the first summer. In the second year, you’ll continue with level 5 and complete level 6 in the second summer. This will make your overall cost less than if you were to choose the standard Law degree. Plus, you’ll enter the jobs market earlier than your peers too!

What are the facilities like? 

Outstanding. Our bright, modern Law School Building opened its doors in 2011 and brings you a mixture of fantastic technology, well-equipped study spaces and realistic legal settings. Inside you’ll find our incredible replica Crown Court, complete with judge’s bench and viewing gallery, where you’ll practise your skills and build your confidence.     

You'll also have the opportunity to work with experienced lawyers and solicitors to solve real problems for local people in our pro bono law clinic. Awarded Best Contribution by a Team of Students in the 2022 Law Works Student Pro Bono Awards and Best Contribution by a Pro Bono Clinic in the 2022 Law Works Pro Bono Awards).

Hertfordshire Law School has helped graduates forge successful careers for 40 years. You’ll benefit from our reputation for being forward thinking, innovative, and responsive to the world around us.

How to use the 2-year programme in Canada

To practise law in Canada students who complete the two-year accelerated programme to qualify in Canada are required to apply to the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) and obtain a Certificate of Qualification. The NCA’s role is in assesses the qualifications of individuals with legal qualifications obtained outside of Canada who wish to be admitted to a common law bar in Canada. Accreditation is decided on an individual basis, which will take into account the particular circumstances of the individual’s education.

Once the application has been reviewed, the NCA will issue an assessment result to the applicant listing the subjects and/or legal education that is required to ensure that the applicant’s legal education and training is appropriate. Generally, for those undertaking a two-year LLB and achieves a 2:2, with no individual marks under 46%, then they will have 7 exams to do: the 5 mandatory exams, plus another 2 assigned by the NCA. For full details please see the NCA website.

What's the course about?

People, power and problem solving. A law degree is a fantastic opportunity to study human relationships, investigate complex problems and understand the diverse structures that keep us functioning as a modern, evolving society. It’s a qualification that opens doors into a huge range of careers, giving you a deep, sought-after knowledge of the way our legal world works today. 

In your first year, you’ll spend your first year building a really strong foundation of legal knowledge – and developing professional skills you’ll use throughout your law degree and beyond. After your introductory Connections module, to introduce you to the law and the university, together we’ll explore the English legal system, examining why Justice Matters and discovering what you might expect of Life in the Law – concerning your career and personal development. You will also study Constitutional law and the law of the European Union, Contract law, Tort Actions, Land law and Criminal law. And right from the beginning, you’ll experience our mock assessment centre, to develop real-world, professional skills in a supportive environment.

In your second year, it’s time to explore the areas that really fire your imagination. You’ll explore Equity and the law of Trusts, alongside enhanced career development in Life in the Law Two. Then you’ll start making choices about specialisms, and you’ll be assessed in our replica Crown Court, presenting client arguments in front of a judge. You’ll also have the exciting opportunity to get involved in our pro bono and law clinic where you can practise your new-found skills by giving legal advice to people in our local community.  

As well as core modules, you’ll choose from more than 20 specialist subjects – from International Commercial Law to complex cybercrimes. 

With inspiring guest speakers, events and networking sessions, you’ll be immersed in the legal community from the moment you join us – giving you the skills, experience and contacts to launch a brilliant career.

  Find out more about the structure of our accelerated degree.

Watch our Canada International Student Story to find out just what it’s like to travel across the globe and study with us here at Hertfordshire.

Your main campus is de Havilland

You’ll share this campus with students from business, law, sport, and education subjects. The student housing is close to our Sports Village which includes a gym, swimming pool and climbing wall. You can get breakfast, lunch, or dinner in our on-campus restaurant or bar (in the newly built Enterprise Hub) on days you don’t feel like cooking. You can also use the common room to play pool, video games or just to hang out with friends.  Our Learning Resources Centres are open 24/7, which means you can study whenever suits you best. Want to pop over to the other campus? You can take the free shuttle bus or walk there in just 15 minutes.  

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What will I study?

Degree programmes are structured into levels, 4, 5 and 6. Below you can see what modules you’ll be studying in each.  

Level 4

Module	Credits	Compulsory/optional
Connections HLS Induction	0 Credits	Compulsory
At Hertfordshire Law School we recognise the significant investment you are making in your future career and that starts from the moment you arrive at university. To that end the Connections induction module is designed to engage you in developing the essential skills of being able to accessing legal resources including statute, case law (and the doctrine of precedent) with a view to understanding how these will be applied in a moot setting using our Mock Court Building. You will begin to engage also in self-development with sessions dedicated to wellbeing and resilience and too working together as part of a group to establish a sense of community with your fellow peers travelling alongside you on your degree journey. The overarching aim is to use this two-week period to establish connections – those which will be especially important to creating a community amongst our students, as well as starting to form connections to the institution and to the subject matter of the degree from the outset and which will be taken forward across the three years.
Life in the Law: Career and Personal Development	15 Credits	Compulsory
At Hertfordshire Law School we recognise the significant investment you are making in your future career. We believe passionately in the importance of developing your practical professional skills and attributes, both alongside and intrinsically within your legal studies, to enhance your prospects of succeeding in your chosen career. This module enables and empowers you to take effective and proactive steps towards your goals, providing you with the opportunities and resources to self-reflect, develop the skills and attributes valued by graduate employers and the legal profession, and dedicate time and energy to ensuring that you are best-placed to make successful applications, demonstrate confidence and resilience, take ownership of your personal development and impress in your future workplace.
Justice Matters	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module is designed to introduce students to the basic parameters of law and to see it in the context of modern life. It establishes the foundations for successful undergraduate study within the School. The module provides a basis for understanding and conducting law and research and will provide an introduction to various common research methods and e-skills, along with more contemporary approaches such as the use of social media in legal research, both substantive and procedural. Various contexts within the legal profession will be utilised (such as ethics in society, creation of legislation, miscarriages of justice, Law Reform the workings of the justice system, access to justice) to introduce these skills throughout the course of the module. The theme underpinning the module will be human rights and discrimination.
Tort Actions	30 Credits	Compulsory
Torts Actions offers a modern approach to studying the Law of Torts that incorporates relevant practical skills for Torts litigation. As opposed to a purely doctrinal study of the sources of Torts Law, Torts Actions places the module topics in a "real-life" setting and asks students to assist hypothetical clients in achieving compensation and/or equitable remedies.   This module covers a wider range of rights, obligations and remedies applied by the courts in civil proceedings. The largest area of Torts Law is undoubtedly the law of negligence, as reflected by the amount of time that will be spent on developing an understanding of negligence and its various legal requirements, defences, and policy considerations. Other topics include torts such as trespass (against persons and land), private nuisance, occupier's liability, product liability, vicarious liability, and the rule established by Rylands v Fletcher.
Constitutional Principles of the UK and EU	30 Credits	Compulsory
This module examines the foundations of Constitutional Law in relation to the UK and EU. In examining the pillars of the UK constitution, Separation of the Powers, Rule of Law, and Sovereignty of Parliament, student will gain an understanding of how constitutional law underpins almost every other aspect of the law, providing transparency and accountability in government. Further, constitutional principles will be examines including the interplay and impact of Human Rights on UK Constitutional Law. The module will consider the evolving relationship between UK and EU law, in doing so considering EU institutions, sources of retained EU Law, and how a member state participates in the formation and implementation of EU law. Finally considering, the impact of retained EU law on the UK.
Contract Law	30 Credits	Compulsory
This module will cover a variety of themes commencing with formation of a contract, including offer, acceptance, consideration and privity of contract. The contents of the contract will also be explored and will include examination of conditions, warranties, express and implied terms, standard form contracts, exclusion clauses. Students will also be introduced to various vitiating factors such as misrepresentation, mistake, undue influence, duress, unconscionable bargains and inequality of bargaining power. The module explores how a contract could end and include performance, agreement, frustration, breach. In the context of a breach of contract a variety of contractual remedies will be explored (including damages, specific performance, rescission and injunctions) along with an outline of the law of restitution.

Level 5

Module	Credits	Compulsory/optional
Equity and the Law of Trusts	30 Credits	Compulsory
ShapeThis module will examine key equitable concepts from a theoretical and practical perspective to a comprehensive insight into the subject. The module will consist of the study of the history of Equity and equitable maxims, plus it's modern function in English law; the creation and administration of Express Trusts; trusts in a commercial context; Fiduciary Duties; Identifying the true owner of property through the tracing process; Claims against Third Parties, Trusts and taxation; and Charity Law. This module will also explore requirements for the creation of a will and aspects around probate. Family Law, Property Law and Commercial aspects of Equity will be explored, alongside related Human Rights issues.
Life in the Law: Career and Personal Development	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module runs in both your first and second years, and enables and empowers you to take effective and proactive steps towards your career goals, providing you with the opportunities and resources to self-reflect, develop the skills and attributes valued by graduate employers and the legal profession, and dedicate time and energy to ensuring that you are best-placed to make successful applications, demonstrate confidence and resilience, take ownership of your personal development and impress in your future workplace. At Level 5 you will build on the knowledge, skills and attributes developed during Level 4, refine your career and personal development goals, and make strategic choices about the opportunities and experiences you participate in. You will be well informed of the steps you will need to take in your chosen career path, if relevant, and the important milestones in the application process. You will also prepare for and participate in our Assessment Centre Experience, which will provide you with invaluable experience, feedback, support and guidance to increase your confidence when entering the graduate recruitment process.
Criminal Law Sem C	30 Credits	Compulsory
This module considers the general principles of criminal liability in England and Wales: actus reus; mens rea; denials of an offence, general defences; inchoate offences; parties to a crime; and some of the most serious criminal offences (such as murder, manslaughter, non-fatal offences against the person, sexual offences, drugs offences, and property offences). It also examines the social and legal constructions of crime and how these have varied historically and in different social contexts. The module will also outline the structure within which the criminal justice system operates and introduce key concepts and legal terminology.
Land Law	30 Credits	Compulsory
This module will provide students with knowledge and understanding of a range of real property law concepts and principles in England. This will allow students to develop an awareness and understanding of the areas of growth and reform in land law in England. Through the course of the module, students will examine the detailed provisions of property law statutes and use them to support their application and analysis of land law. They will also be able to identify and define the various property rights that exist in relation to land in England and compare and classify estates and interests existing in the land system, their priorities, and dealings with third parties.
Commercial Law	15 Credits	Optional
Building on your foundation knowledge of contract law, this module introduces you to key aspects of English Commercial law, with a focus on developing a commercial skill set as well as learning about legal issues in this area. There is a particular emphasis on laws relating to sale of goods contracts, including implied terms and remedies in both a commercial and consumer context. As part of the module you will learn how to draft key commercial contracts in areas including sale of goods, insurance, agency and health and safety. You will also learn how to anticipate when commercial disputes arise and the dispute resolution mechanisms open to parties both traditional and alternative such as Mediation. You will also study the use of business intermediaries such as commercial agents, and begin to explore issues of international commercial significance.
Law of Local Government	15 Credits	Optional
This module will examine the Law of Local Government, considering the practical challenges facing councils with regards to devolved legal matters. Students will examine issues such as outsourcing; tendering and public procurement; setting up a company; planning law and TUPE. The purpose of this module is to give students insight into the practical workings of local government.
Streetlaw	15 Credits	Optional
This module gives students the opportunity to develop key employability skills by taking part in our Streetlaw pro bono project. Streetlaw is a legal education project aimed at improving access to justice by demystifying areas of law that affect the wider community. Students work in teams to prepare and deliver interactive presentations to school children and community groups about their legal rights and responsibilities on topics such as police powers. Students will be presented with an area of law and a target audience and will be asked to work in small teams to discuss the issue and design and deliver a piece of work which is engaging, informative and tailored to the needs of the audience. This could take the form of a recorded webinar, a podcast, or a live workshop. Students will be required to keep reflective journals and will be encouraged to learn by reflecting on their progress and feedback from their supervisors. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills including legal research, time management, professionalism, team work, organisational and communication skills.
Practical Legal Skills	15 Credits	Optional
This module provides students with the opportunity to develop and practise six key skills which will be assessed by the new SQE 2 assessment namely: Client interviewing and attendance notes Advocacy Case and matter analysis Legal research Legal writing Legal drafting The module is designed to provide practical, hands-on skills training and give students the opportunity to develop the key employability skills they will need for the workplace. This module will be useful preparation for students wishing to volunteer with Hertfordshire Law Clinic or other pro bono projects. Students will be required to keep reflective journals and will be encouraged to learn by reflecting on their progress and feedback from their lecturers. This module will also be a useful introduction for students planning to follow the SQE route to qualification as a solicitor.
Law of Digital Economy	15 Credits	Optional
This module will examine a variety of Internet and emerging technologies law and policy principles. This will include the development of the Internet in terms of technology and governance. A part of the module will focus on consumer protection online and will explore rules relating to digital marketing, distance selling and e-payment. The module will explore how companies exist online and how they can ensure that terms and conditions are adequate and in accordance with the law. The module will also allow you to examine any emerging legal issue in the area of the Internet and digital economy.

Level 6

Module	Credits	Compulsory/optional
Terrorism	15 Credits	Optional
Following the events of 11th September 2001, and 7th July 2005, public concerns surrounding terrorism, and its associated threats, have inevitably, perhaps irreversibly, deepened. Terrorism and security are, therefore, issues near at the top of the political agenda in countries from across the globe. This module will provide students with knowledge and understanding of the nature and impact of criminal offending within the specific context of terrorism. Additionally, students will gain appreciation of the complicated nature of dealing with the problems that arise in defining, preventing and detecting terrorist activities, which by its nature, transcends national borders. Students will also gain an awareness of the potential issues which face law enforcement bodies and Government, when implementing legislature, in order to attempting to deal with Terrorism offences.
State Crime	15 Credits	Optional
Long-standing debate within criminology about the scope and subject matter of state crime is reflected in the polarity of definitions of the concept, which locate breaches of the law by states at one end of the spectrum, and definitions based on non-statutory breaches of human rights at the other. How could the state be a criminal actor when legally it is the state itself that defines criminal behaviour by making and enforcing the law? Meaning, it could only be criminal on those rare occasions when it denounces itself for breaking its own laws. Yet, if criminology is to develop as a discipline that studies and analyses criminal, violent, abusive and deviant behaviours, then it is necessary to include state criminality in its field, on the grounds that the consequences of state crimes are more widespread and destructive than those of conventional crimes.
Family Law	30 Credits	Optional
This module will start by looking at marriage and cohabitation and will also provide opportunity for students to draft cohabitation agreements. It will also explore divorce – law and procedure and how to draft a petition along with the financial settlements. The module will also look at: nullity and forced marriage, domestic violence and pre-nuptial agreements. The rights of parents in relation to children and the medical treatment of children will be explored and will include disputes between parents relating to children. Finally matters relating to child protection and care proceedings and child abduction.
Jurisprudence	15 Credits	Optional
The module will consider the relationship between law, morality and political theory along with the nature of moral arguments and cultural influences on law and the influence of political arguments in judicial interpretation and its impact on legal theory.
Public International Law	30 Credits	Optional
The module introduces students to the role of international law in the conduct of international relations. It considers the peculiar nature of the international legal order through an analysis of its key principles, structures and institutions including the role of the State as a central actor of international relations as well as that of international organisations such as the United Nations and the growing role of individuals and non state actors. It also investigates the specificities of dispute resolution including the pervasive role of private justice and the limitations of existing judicial dispute settlement mechanisms like the International Court of Justice. The module explores the impact of international law in the management of contemporary international issues such as the use of force, the conduct of war, international crimes, human rights, the protection of the global environment and the conduct of economic relations.
Medical Law	30 Credits	Optional
Medical Law is a contemporary and topical module which begins with an examination of medical negligence and how it can be proved. It then moves onto explore the area of consent to medical treatment; the development of both common law and the Mental Capacity Act, and how the law accommodates patients who lack capacity to consent. The course continues by exploring other issues in Medical Law which will be relevant to wider developing areas of the law generally. Thereafter, the course moves onto Bioethics (or more commonly referred to as Medical Ethics) and following an introduction to ethical theories, students will examine a wideranging area of bioethical issues from 'birth to death'. This will include assisted reproductive technologies, followed by a close consideration of a range of global issues, such as but not limited to, end of life and organ transplantation.
International Commercial Law	30 Credits	Optional
The module will allow you to develop an ability to understand, apply, and analyse the law in respect of international trade. The module will examine international dispute resolution through identifying the applicable law to a contract and which jurisdiction's court will hear a dispute before considering the different types of international commercial contracts (i.e. CIF and FOB) and the respective implications for the parties involved. The module will also cover the carriage of goods under common law and the various international conventions applicable to international trade, including multi-modal and carriage of goods by sea conventions, as well as the varying forms of finance available to the parties. In addition, the role of documentation will be analysed, in particular bills of lading and marine insurance policies that are crucial for the expedience and facilitation of international trade.
Employment Law	30 Credits	Optional
This module will commence by considering the Employment status – the main types of working relationship and the terms and conditions of employment. It will then progress to explore how the law seeks to provide a balance between life and work and will also consider the rights and remedies surrounding discrimination legislation. The module will also look at how the law steps in when an employment relationship goes wrong and how the employment relationship can be ended. There will also be an introduction to the employment relationship- sources, policy and practice. The module will also consider TUPE rights and also how to bring a claim in an employment tribunal.
Dissertation SEM C	30 Credits	Optional
The Dissertation module is an optional module of 30 Credit Points. It is a library based research project. This module provides you with the opportunity to choose a research topic that you are especially interested in and work on your own initiative. It allows you the freedom of independent study under the guidance of your supervisor, to undertake research on a specific legal topic, and to enhance your ability to master appropriate primary and secondary legal materials.
Copyright and Artificial Intelligence (AI)	15 Credits	Optional
Copyright is an Intellectual Property right, which provides its owner with the exclusive right to use a creative work such as, written, audio-visual, musical, or dramatic works, with some exceptions. Over the years, copyright law has gone through great changes to keep up with advances in technology and media. Current developments in AI technology raise new issues concerning the scope and purpose of copyright protection. Copyright is relevant to AI in multiple ways. Machine learning technology learns from data that might be protected by copyright. Moreover, some AI systems can also autonomously generate new works, which might be copyright protected. Additionally, AI technology is also used to identify and prevent online copyright infringement. By striking the right balance between, on the one hand, the interests of innovators and, on the other hand, the wider public interest, copyright and Artificial Intelligence aims to foster an environment where innovation and creativity can flourish.
Intellectual Property Law	15 Credits	Optional
Intellectual Property can be defined as those products of the mind to which the law grants the author/creator legal protection and hence the enhanced ability to exploit. Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind – everything from works of art to inventions, computer programs to trademarks and other commercial signs. The purpose of the various fields of Intellectual Property Law is to deter others from copying or taking advantage of the works or reputations of another and provide remedies should this occur. Intellectual Property is protected in law by, for instance, trademarks, copyright and patents that allow individuals to gain financial benefit or recognition from what they create or invent. By striking a fair balance between, on the one hand, the interests of innovators and, on the other hand, the wider public interest, Intellectual Property aims to foster an environment where innovation and creativity can flourish.
Trial Advocacy	15 Credits	Optional
This module provides students with the opportunity to improve their knowledge of criminal law and evidence whilst developing their advocacy skills by working on realistic case scenarios in a courtroom setting. Most of the classes take the form of workshops which are designed to develop in each student the self-confidence to be able to stand up to address the court in the role of either a prosecution or a defence advocate. The module will also introduce students to other useful skills such as case analysis and will explore ethical issues including the duties imposed by the rules of professional conduct. This module will not only be of great practical use to aspiring advocates but will also help students who simply want to improve their public-speaking skills.
Miscarriages of Justice	15 Credits	Optional
This module provides a unique opportunity for students to learn about miscarriages of justice and will be of practical use to aspiring criminal defence lawyers. Students will study the historical context which led to the creation of the Criminal Cases Review and will also critically examine the current criminal appeals process and discuss the arguments in favour of reform. Students will work through authentic case studies in order to understand the key steps needed to investigate and advise on a potential miscarriages of justice case. Students will develop useful skills such as case analysis, legal research and drafting. The module will also explore ethical issues and ensure that students are able to identify and act in accordance with the core duties of professional conduct and professional ethics. Students will be required to keep reflective journals and will be encouraged to learn by reflecting on their progress and feedback.
Aspects of Human Rights in Britain	15 Credits	Optional
The module examines the basis for the Human Rights discourse moving from the particular UK legal situation to the wider aspects of the European Convention, focusing on and establishing threads of similarities in order to establish a cohesive picture of Human Rights. The module focuses initially on the Human Rights Act 1998 and the effects on human rights in the UK since the Act came into force in 2000. This is followed by consideration of the European Convention on Human Rights machinery and its relationship with the UK's domestic legal order. The module explores the extent to which key human rights concepts and principles are apt in maintaining a healthy relationship between the UK and the ECHR institutions. It pays attention to a number of fundamental rights and their interplay including (but not limited to), aspects of fair trial, the right to private life, religious freedom, and freedom of expression. Finally, the module considers the future of Human Rights in the UK.
Administrative Law	15 Credits	Optional
This module will consider the application of the Rule of Law to the misuse of governmental power, via the administrative courts and tribunals. It will examine from a theoretical and practical position the abuse and misuse of power by government institutions and other bodies exercising a public law function. The module will commence by considering the notion of Judicial Review, its place within holding governmental action to account, and the role of the courts. Students will further, examine the grounds for judicial review, both the traditional grounds and proportionality, before examining the practical aspects of an application for judicial review under section 31 Senior Courts Act 1981 and Part 54 of the Civil Procedure Rules. In doing this, students will consider the application of case law and undertake in depth analysis of some of the most controversial judgements of the last 20 years.
Civil Litigation, Drafting & Advocacy	15 Credits	Optional
On completion of this module, candidates should be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of the principles and process of civil litigation. Students will be introduced to the Civil Procedure Rules and their importance to civil litigation. Students will undertake a variety of practical, skills-based exercises which will enable them to put their skills of advocacy and drafting into practice.
Criminal Litigation, Evidence & Advocacy	30 Credits	Optional
The Criminal Litigation, Evidence and Advocacy module provides an opportunity to explore in detail criminal litigation, procedure and evidence through the lens of authentic case studies. The course is practical and will be invaluable to any student who is considering a future in legal practice. This module provides an excellent opportunity for aspiring advocates to get a head start on adversarial skills and covers how to manage litigation strategically and effectively, gives a solid grounding in the rules of evidence and provides practical experience.
Law of Entrepreneurs and Social Enterprises	15 Credits	Optional
Social enterprises (businesses run for profit but for the benefit of the community) and entrepreneurs (sometimes referred to as 'start-ups') each make dynamic and increasingly valuable contributions to the UK economy. This module aims to consider the objectives, common structures and key legal issues relating to both entrepreneurs and social enterprises, examined through the lens of case studies. Students examine a broad range of legal issues relevant to new ventures such as business structures, funding, purchase/leasing of property, employees and IP/trading issues. This is a skills-based module which incorporates principles of design thinking to facilitate development of students' problem-solving and communication skills. This module is also underpinned by basic principles of project management.
Business Organisations & Structures	30 Credits	Optional
The module considers the role of commercial organisations and their legal regulation. It analyses the structure and powers of companies, partnerships and sole traders and considers their relationship to organisations and individuals with whom they have dealings. The module will examine the structure of the modern day company in both the public and private form under England & Wales Law. It will consider the constitution of the company, the right and duties of directors and shareholders and, the interest of employees and creditors. The financing of companies will also be considered together with key areas of corporate governance, minority protection and current reform issues in company law as a whole.
Immigration Law	30 Credits	Optional
This course is a straightforward, up-to-date and practical introduction to this changing area of law. After a short, practical introduction, the course will deal with British nationality and the right of abode in the United Kingdom. This will be followed by some analysis and discussion of immigration controls, including the immigration status of EU and EEA nationals and their family members, including a look at how a family member of a British citizen who has engaged Treaty rights might currently use EU rather than domestic law to enter the UK. We will then discuss the main immigration categories of entry to the UK, visitors, students under Tier 4 of the points-based system and employment under Tier 2. Asylum seekers and refugees are also considered. Enforcement of immigration law, the appeals system and judicial review applications are dealt with in the last few lectures. A brief perusal of key resource documents such as the Immigration Rules, the Immigration (EEA) Regulations 2016 and materials on the new points-based system will conclude the course.
The General Principles of EU Law	15 Credits	Optional
In this module, students will examine how the judicial branch of the European Union has developed a catalogue of unwritten general principles of law which have been embedded in the EU legal system. In particular, an exploration of the 'sources of inspiration' for the elaboration of general principles will be examined, such as the constitutional traditions common to the Member States; international human rights instruments to which Member States are contracting parties; the European Convention on Human Rights 1950; and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. Taking centre stage will be an inspection of the incorporation of fundamental rights into the general principles, with a specific focus on the case law of the Court of Justice, whereby it has adjudicated disputes that hinge on fundamental rights such as freedom of expression and assembly, human dignity, the right to property, data protection, and the right to a family life.
The Law of Chancery	15 Credits	Optional
The module explores areas of law dealt with by the Chancery Division of the High Court that are broader, more specialist and practical in nature than a traditional equity module. Alongside exploring theoretical perspectives of the law, the module will also give students a practical insight into conducting litigation between business. The module will consist of starting a claim in the Chancery Division and the procedure that must be followed during the litigation process. Substantive areas of law covered will include unjust enrichment; the liability of professionals; pensions; revenue and finance law; the passing of title in property and establishing the true ownership of property; restitution and advanced aspects of equitable remedies.
Sustainable Development and Climate Change	30 Credits	Optional
This module will trace the emergence of Sustainable Development and the implementation of sustainable development into UK law. It will elaborate on the criteria for effective implementation of sustainable development, looking at institutional and policy integration, the role of legislation, and the mechanisms for reporting, review, monitoring and accountability. While highlighting innovations in law and the need for policy to move further in order to effectively implement sustainable development in a national context, the module will highlight the seriousness of the need for ecological sustainability. It will focus on the difficulty of setting up a coherent international treaty approach, the importance of national and subnational legal action, the potential role of international and national courts, and the importance of human rights and environmental justice.
Information Technology and the Law	30 Credits	Optional

Business Organisations & Structures SEM C	30 Credits	Optional
The module considers the role of commercial organisations and their legal regulation. It analyses the structure and powers of companies, partnerships and sole traders and considers their relationship to organisations and individuals with whom they have dealings. The module will examine the structure of the modern day company in both the public and private form under England & Wales Law. It will consider the constitution of the company, the right and duties of directors and shareholders and, the interest of employees and creditors. The financing of companies will also be considered together with key areas of corporate governance, minority protection and current reform issues in company law as a whole.
Law of Financial Crime	15 Credits	Optional
This module will equip students with an appreciation of the political, social and economic costs of financial crime in its variety of forms - fraud, bribery and corruption, money laundering, criminal antitrust (cartels), and tax evasion - as well as the particular challenges that exist in its effective detection, prosecution and interdiction. It will enable students to recognise and engage with the political, social and economic considerations that shape policies towards financial crime. The module will be wide-ranging and research-led providing a rounded introduction to key concepts and debates in the field from an international comparative perspective.
Clinical Legal Education Sem C	30 Credits	Optional
This module gives students the opportunity to develop their ability to practically apply the law by working on cases in Hertfordshire Law Clinic. The module will look at the crucial skills needed for clinical work. Students will work in teams under supervision by a solicitor or barrister and will carry out case work tasks such as interviewing clients and witnesses, conducting legal research and drafting letters of advice. In the event a student doesn t complete basic clinic training hypothetical situations will be used to complete the module instead of meeting with real clients. The module will also explore ethical issues and ensure that students are able to identify and act in accordance with the core duties of professional conduct and professional ethics. Students will be required to keep reflective journals and will be encouraged to learn by reflecting on their progress and feedback from their supervisors. Students will also strengthen their time management, teamwork, organisational and communication skills as well as develop employability skills.

Work placement

Due to the nature of the 2 year accelerated degree, you will be unable to undertake a Work Placement or Study Abroad year whilst studying on this course.
What if I need support?

We’re here for you. Our school is a warm, welcoming community where you’ll find plenty of people to encourage you through your studies. You’ll have your own student support tutor for the whole time you’re here, and our friendly course and cohort leaders are always happy to talk things through. If you need some personal support, we’ve also got our own wellbeing leader, and the majority of our academics are trained and accredited in mental health first aid.
For additional help with study skills, including referencing, essay writing and presentations, you’ll have access to our academic support services. You can attend workshops, 1-to-1 sessions and online tutorials. Both our LRCs (Learning Resources Centres) run drop-in study skills sessions. And the best thing is, it’s all free.
Hertfordshire Law School have partnered with Neurodiversity in Law to promote and support neurodiversity within the legal professions and develop a supportive network. We encourage students to disclose any learning difference and offer personalised support, for example the opportunity to have a tour of the lecture/seminar rooms before you start, share seminars online ahead of class, or offer suitable adjustments during exams.

Studying law at Hertfordshire was a great decision. The teaching and facilities are fantastic and enabled me to fast track my legal career.
The programme is flexible and the lecturers were very supportive, giving me a lot of guidance throughout my two years. I had a fantastic experience.

Agitha Paramakuru

LLB (Hons) Accelerated

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Skye Bramley

Meet Skye Bramley, winner of a Judges & High Sheriffs’ Scholarship and Law Clinic volunteer, who is pursuing a career in insurance.

Read more stories Bachelor of Laws LLB (Hons)

Current job role	Underwriting Team at HDI Global
Year of graduation	2021
Course of study	LLB (Hons)

University opportunities and experiences

Skye was the lucky recipient of a Judges and High Sheriffs’ Scholarship, which is generously funded by supporters of the Hertfordshire Law School and awarded to a high performing part-time undergraduate law student to support them throughout their studies.

Skye says, 'Winning the Judges and High Sheriffs’ Scholarship has not only boosted my confidence and motivation during my studies but it has also been hugely beneficial to me in securing a graduate job as it was a key focus point on my CV during interviews.'

As a student with dyslexia, Skye received extra support from the University, she says, 'I felt very supported by Herts. I received extra time in my exams which was particularly helpful and I had a study needs agreement which allowed me to access extra services from the Dean of Students or through staff in the Law School at any time.

I found learning from home during the COVID-19 pandemic particularly challenging and I was able to use some of my scholarship funding to explore different software and technology options that helped improve my learning environment. However, I also found that by adapting the way I worked I gained new skills which I can now use in the workplace to work from home.'

Skye’s favourite memory of Herts stems from her experience volunteering at the Hertfordshire Law Clinic, a service which operates in conjunction with leading local law firms to improve access to justice by providing free legal advice to the local community. Skye says, 'I thoroughly enjoyed my time as a Law Clinic assistant, I was very privileged to have taken part in this initiative'.

Herts was always Skye’s first choice of university. She says, 'I immediately felt welcome at the open day, and I felt a powerful sense of community at Herts. I knew immediately I would be incredibly happy here, which is why it was my first choice on my UCAS application.'

Aspirations for the future

Skye has secured a graduate job at a leading global insurance company, HDI Global, within the liability underwriting team. She says, 'It has been such a wonderful experience, and I would definitely recommend a career in insurance for anyone with a law degree who is unsure whether the legal industry is definitely for them, but who would still like to do something relating to their degree.

My aspirations for the future would be to pursue a career in insurance. I am open to both the underwriting and broking side of insurance. During my time at HDI I have already learnt so much and am getting involved in different lines of business. I am looking forward to developing and learning more about the industry.'

To find out more about supporting Herts students through scholarships and prizes please contact the Development team.

Alumni Stories

Anand Beharrylal KC

Meet Anand Beharrylal KC. Anand has forged a successful career as a barrister and is now a King’s Counsel and Recorder of the Crown Court.

Read more stories Bachelor of Laws LLB (Hons) (Accelerated)

Current job role	Barrister (England and Wales), Attorney (Trinidad and Tobago), Recorder of the Crown Court (England and Wales)
Year of graduation	1996
Course of study	LLB Hons (Law Accelerated)

Delivering career-ready graduates

Hertfordshire Law School has a strong reputation for delivering career-ready graduates and Anand Beharrylal KC is a perfect example of this. He has enjoyed a successful career since graduating from Herts in 1996. In 2018, he was appointed a Queen’s Counsel (now King’s Counsel) by the late HM Queen Elizabeth II and in 2023, he was appointed a Recorder of the Crown Court by HM King Charles III.

Anand says, ‘Herts provided one of the few opportunities to complete the LLB (Hons) degree in two years on the accelerated course, which was relatively new at the time. I always wanted to qualify as a barrister and this intensive degree course allowed me to complete the first stage of that task and gave me a better prospect of obtaining pupillage.’

Despite studying an intensive course, Anand says, ‘I made good friendships at Herts and had an excellent study group, which afforded time for some fun in between study periods.’

One of Anand’s favourite memories from his course was learning about the law of criminal procedure and the discussions they had on his course about the right to silence, adverse inferences and the sufficiency of evidence, and what it meant in the then modern era. Anand adds, ‘It was this that sparked my interest in criminal law, which showed me that whatever practice I might develop in the future, I wanted criminal law to be part of it.’

Fantastic facilities

Anand has since come back to Herts to assist in mooting with full-time judges from St Albans Crown Court in the University’s fantastic mock courtroom, which didn’t exist when Anand studied at Herts. Anand says, ‘The mock courtroom was a fantastic addition for students, and it really distinguishes Hertfordshire Law School from other universities. It is also a great environment for testing whether advocacy is your forte.’

Anand has also attended employability events at Herts, and regularly provides advice and mentoring to students who aspire to become barristers.

His advice

Anand says, ‘I cannot overstate the value of obtaining an LLB (Hons) degree from Herts. It has enabled me to achieve the first step in my career at the Bar and equipped me with the necessary skills to start that career, both in pupillage and as a junior barrister in practice.

‘The best advice I can give is to consider carefully whether a career at the Bar is right for you, and research and speak to people like me who can help you in making that decision. If you decide to go to the Bar (or indeed any legal career) remain firm and committed to that course and do not get discouraged by anything or anyone. This for me is the best formula for success.’

What's next for my career?
Whatever career you’re building, your LLB Law is a great head start. Want to be a barrister? It’s recognised by the Bar Standards Board, getting you onto their professional course. Rather be a solicitor? It’s recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority as a qualifying degree. Like to be a paralegal? Get straight onto the National Association of Licensed Paralegals’ Level 7 Diploma.

If you complete certain modules, you’ll also be exempt from the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) Level 6 diploma – and able to jump into legal practice ahead of your peers.

Within our pro-bono Law Clinic you will be able to solve real-life problems within the local community supporting a range of charities. Recent students have worked with Future Living Hertford, Centrepoint, Red Kite, Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline and CDA Herts. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with lawyers from the following law firms:
- Curwens
- Longmores
- Raydens
- Debenhams Ottaway
- Cleveland Scott York
This course will prepare you for a variety of legal careers. Our Law graduates have gone on to work as Paralegals, Compliance officers, Solicitors and Barristers with employers including:
- Crown Prosecution Service
- Civil Service
- Crane & Staples
- Taylor Walton
- Debenhams Ottaway
- Macfarlanes
- Linklaters
- Slater & Gordon
- Herbert Smith Freehills
- HSBC
- Dispute Resolution Ombudsman
Our strong links with local, regional, and national employers is what sets Hertfordshire Law School apart. Some of our links include Crown Prosecution Service, Hertfordshire County Council and Dispute Resolution Ombudsman. We also have close connections with Hertfordshire Junior Lawyers Division and Hertfordshire Law Society. You’ll benefit from social events, a legal education programme with top-class speakers and a chance to share ideas through networking and training events, all of which will prepare you for life after your degree.

Even if you don’t follow a legal career, an LLB really does open doors. Graduates can also go into law, local government, the police, management, HR, accountancy, teaching and journalism.

You can also study for a master’s with us. Our LLM is the classic legal master’s, with lots of opportunities to specialise, while our LLM Legal Practice incorporates the Legal Practice Course (LPC) which you need to qualify as a solicitor – and gives you access to postgraduate funding.
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Skye Bramley Anand Beharrylal KC

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Programme specifications
Law Degree (LLB)	Download

Additional information
Sandwich placement or study abroad year	n/a
Applications open to international and EU students	Yes
Course length	Accelerated Route (Full Time), 2 Years
Location	University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

International/EU applicants without pre-settled status in the UK

Apply through our international/EU application portal

Home and EU applicants with pre-settled/settled status in the UK

Apply using the links below:

2023

Start Date	End Date	Link
18/01/2024	31/01/2025	Apply online (Accelerated Route (Full Time))

2024

Start Date	End Date	Link
18/09/2024	30/09/2025	Apply online (Accelerated Route (Full Time))
18/01/2025	31/01/2026	Apply online (Accelerated Route (Full Time))

Fees and funding
Fees 2023
UK Students

Full time
- £10500 for the 2023/2024 academic year
EU Students

Full time
- £16275 for the 2023/2024 academic year
International Students

Full time
- £16275 for the 2023/2024 academic year
Eligible students will be able to take out a tuition loan from the Student Loan Company to cover full tuition fee costs. Email Student Funding & Financial Support for queries regarding your Student Loan Company funding.

*Tuition fees are charged annually. The fees quoted above are for the specified year(s) only. Fees may be higher in future years, for both new and continuing students. Please see the University’s Fees and Finance Policy (and in particular the section headed “When tuition fees change”), for further information about when and by how much the University may increase its fees for future years.

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Living costs / accommodation

The University of Hertfordshire offers a great choice of student accommodation, on campus or nearby in the local area, to suit every student budget.

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Typical offer:

Fees: See below

UCAS code: M101

Institute code: H36

Work placement option

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Additional requirements

Additional requirements

Why choose this course?

Why study this two-year programme?

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What's the course about?

Your main campus is de Havilland

What will I study?

Studying law at Hertfordshire was a great decision. The teaching and facilities are fantastic and enabled me to fast track my legal career.The programme is flexible and the lecturers were very supportive, giving me a lot of guidance throughout my two years. I had a fantastic experience.

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Alumni Stories

Meet Skye Bramley, winner of a Judges & High Sheriffs’ Scholarship and Law Clinic volunteer, who is pursuing a career in insurance.

University opportunities and experiences

Aspirations for the future

Alumni Stories

Meet Anand Beharrylal KC. Anand has forged a successful career as a barrister and is now a King’s Counsel and Recorder of the Crown Court.

Delivering career-ready graduates

Fantastic facilities

His advice

International/EU applicants without pre-settled status in the UK

Home and EU applicants with pre-settled/settled status in the UK

2023

2024

Fees 2023

UK Students

Full time

EU Students

Full time

International Students

Full time

Other financial support

Living costs / accommodation

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What are the facilities like? 

Your main campus is de Havilland

Studying law at Hertfordshire was a great decision. The teaching and facilities are fantastic and enabled me to fast track my legal career.
The programme is flexible and the lecturers were very supportive, giving me a lot of guidance throughout my two years. I had a fantastic experience.