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LLB (Hons) Law Canadian Route

This course provides a strong grounding in the key principles of law in England, Wales, and Canada. It runs alongside the standard LLB (Hons) Law course, sharing core modules and offering optional modules that meet the requirements for an English qualifying law degree.

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Course codeCID1604
Duration3 years
Fee (Int)£17,500
LocationOn campus

Course summary

This course equips you with the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental doctrines and principles which underpin the law of England, Wales, and Canada. This pathway is recognised and provides a strong foundation to pursue a legal career in all these countries. It also satisfies the academic stage of training for students wishing to study the Bar Professional Training course (BPTC).

The pathway runs alongside our current LLB (Hons) Law course and you'll join students studying that course. Together, you'll study a broad range of core and a choice of optional modules that meet the Bar Council requirements for an English qualifying law degree.

You'll also study two core Canadian modules in Year 2 and Year 3. Through these modules, you'll gain comprehension of the Canadian legal system and constitutional law. This will prepare you for the Canadian National Committee on Accreditation exams to qualify for the Canadian bar. If you don't wish to qualify as a solicitor or barrister, this pathway also enables you to develop key transferable skills for employment outside the law. These are highly respected and sought after in other graduate career destinations in England, Wales, and Canada.

We'll introduce you to a variety of approaches to the study of law, including critical studies and problem-based learning. This will enable you to specialise in theoretical aspects of law, while engaging in practical activities. You can also choose to work in our Law Clinic which provides real legal advice on a pro bono basis to members of the public.

While you're with us, you may wish to join our student-led Canadian Law Society. This provides a sense of belonging and an opportunity to make friends. You'll also join our Canadian Law Alumni Society upon graduation.

The pathway will prepare you for a range of career opportunities. By the end of the course, you'll have developed the necessary intellectual, personal, professional, and key skills to enable you to function as independent, autonomous, articulate, and reflective individual.

What you'll study

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some of these options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific required modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

How you'll learn

You’ll be taught by passionate academics who produce ‘internationally excellent’ research. A typical week will include lectures, seminars, group work, and e-learning. We encourage you to develop study skills and carry out independent legal research. You'll also have opportunities to present ideas to other students and develop concepts in groups. A number of modules incorporate court/tribunal visits, video presentations, and visiting speakers.

As well as assessments that count towards your degree, there are also on-going assessments for feedback and consolidating your learning. Assessment methods include research assignments, case studies, problem questions, practical activities, reports, and exams.

Entry requirements

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Disclaimer

We want to make sure you have clear and accurate information about our courses. Our website always shows the latest updates. If you’ve applied and been offered a place, we’ll contact you in writing if anything important changes.

View our programme specifications(opens in new tab) for further information about what the course covers, learning outcomes and the skills you'll gain when you graduate.