Prepare for a career within the law profession

Criminal law at every level

We offer our Law students the unique opportunity to study criminal law in each year
of your undergraduate degree.

Support for SQE 1

Receive dedicated support to prepare you for the first Solicitors’ Qualifying Examination to qualify and work as a solicitor.

Varied assessment methods

We use innovative assessment methods that prepare for your future career in
the law profession.

Strong employment links

Our courses offer work placement options and we have strong links with a number of national employers and services.

Law Courses

Explore the inner workings of the national legal and judicial systems. Develop vital critical thinking, analytical and research skills that prepare you for your professional career.

Select a learning level

LLB (Hons) Law

Learn the foundation of legal principles to give you the opportunity to pursue a career as a barrister or solicitor.

LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations

Study the foundation of legal knowledge as you explore key aspects of contemporary international relations.

LLB (Hons) Law with Business

Qualify as a lawyer and take business modules to add a commercial strand to your practice.

LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology

Study a real-world application of the law, the psychology of criminals and the investigative element of crime.

LLB (Hons) Law with Integrated Foundation Year

Build your academic skills and confidence with an initial foundation year before you move onto learn the foundation of legal principles and beyond.

LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations with Integrated Foundation Year

Complete an introductory year before you study the foundation of legal knowledge and explore key aspects of contemporary international relations.

LLM Criminal Law and Criminal Justice

This Master’s level degree will develop your understanding of criminal law and the criminal justice system with an optional preparation course for the first Solicitors’ Qualifying Examination.

LLM Law Conversion with SQE Preparation

Our Master of Laws (LLM) conversion degree will enable students who have achieved a degree in a subject other than Law to study the foundations of legal knowledge.

SQE Top Up

This four-month course will support you in preparing for the first of the Solicitor’s Qualifying Examinations, which you can sit after completing your degree.

LLB (Hons) Law with Integrated Foundation Year

Build your academic skills and confidence with an initial foundation year before you move onto learn the foundation of legal principles and beyond.

LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology with Integrated Foundation Year

Study a real-world application of the law as you learn the foundation of legal principles and explore the social and psychological factors behind crime following an initial foundation year.

LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations with Integrated Foundation Year

Complete an introductory year before you study the foundation of legal knowledge and explore key aspects of contemporary international relations.

Study criminal law on each year of your degree

Unlike many universities, we offer you the option to study criminal law across all three years of your degree, with additional options across multiple areas of law including international law, intellectual property, and international human rights.

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Move away from exams with our practical assessment methods

Our Law courses are mainly non-examination based as we use innovate assessment methods including coursework, as well as those that prepare for your future career in the law profession, including mock trials and client interviews.

Gain quality professional experience as part of your degree

Our Law students have dedicated work placement options available to them in their second year of study, with opportunities to work within law firms, in-house legal departments, Citizen’s Advice and local authorities.

Take advantage of our strong employment links

We work closely with law firm Irwin Mitchell who run workshops, career events and talks. We also work with local government and barristers’ chambers to expand your professional network before you graduate.

Gain a unique insight into the profession from expert guest speakers

Our Law students have the opportunity to gain a more in-depth understanding of the law profession through visiting guest speakers. Previous guest speakers have included The Right Honourable Baroness Hale of Richmond DBE and Supreme Court Judge Lord Briggs.

Lord Briggs Guest Speaker

Learn how studying Law at Chichester can help you grow

Our Law tutors and students discuss why you should consider studying Law and how their Law degrees have helped them.

Why study law?

University of Chichester law students

Learn from experienced staff here to support your learning

Dr Amy Elkington

Programme Leader and Senior Lecturer in Law

Luke Browning

Senior Lecturer in Law and Course Lead For LLB Law with Integrated Foundation Year

Keith Sinclair

Lecturer in Law

Cutting-edge legal research that has real world impact

Academics within the Department of Law at the University of Chichester have a broad range of research interests cutting across both the domestic and international spheres and the private and public law domains.

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Vocational courses designed to enhance legal practice skills

Our courses are tailored for junior and early-career professionals working in legal services who want to strengthen their knowledge and advance their careers.

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