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LLB (Hons) Law (Canadian Two-Year Accelerated Degree)

Complete a law degree in two years and gain faster entry into your legal career. Build your core legal knowledge while studying specialised modules about Canadian legal systems and laws. Graduate ready for a range of professional careers or further legal training in the UK or Canada.

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Course codeCID1617
Duration2 years
Fee (Int)£17,500
LocationOn campus

Course summary

This distinctive course allows you to complete a law degree in two years, while learning about the legal systems of England, Wales, and Canada. You'll study fundamental legal subjects such as:

  • English legal systems
  • Contract law
  • Equity and trusts
  • Criminal law
  • Public law
  • Tort law
  • Land law.

You'll also cover Canadian legal systems and Canadian constitutional law. You'll do this through specialised modules that look at the structure of the Canadian legal framework, constitutional principles, division of powers, and rights protections.

Studying law helps develop valuable skills that employers are looking for. These include legal research, critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and analysis. The accelerated pace of this course enables faster entry into employment or further education. The course will be especially useful to you if you're interested in a legal career with an international focus or opportunities in Canada.

What sets this course apart is its combination of being a two-year accelerated course with a dedicated Canadian pathway. You'll gain the same core legal knowledge as those studying a traditional LLB, while covering modules that align with the Federation of Law Societies of Canada's recommendations. These Canadian modules will prepare you for the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) exams. This a crucial step toward legal recognition in Canada.

You'll learn from experienced academics and qualified solicitors who'll support your learning and provide regular feedback throughout your studies.

You'll have opportunities to enhance your experience through a range of employability-focused activities. You can take part in mooting, client interviewing, and negotiation competitions. You can also join the Student Law Society and Canadian Law Society, and engage with guest speakers from the legal profession. Visits to legal institutions, including courts and other legal settings, help bring your studies to life and provide valuable insight into the legal profession.

You'll graduate ready for a career in:

  • Law
  • Public service
  • Business
  • Compliance
  • Policy
  • And other professional sectors.

You could also pursue postgraduate studies and professional legal training in the UK or Canada.

Why Sunderland for Law

What you'll study*

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

How you'll learn

You'll learn through a combination of:

  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Workshops
  • Group activities
  • Independent study.

Your lectures will introduce you to key legal principles and concepts. Seminars and workshops will enable you to:

  • Apply your knowledge to realistic legal scenarios
  • Analyse case law
  • Debate legal issues
  • Develop practical legal skills.

Assessment methods vary and help develop the skills required for legal and professional careers. Depending on the module, you'll complete a range of assessments, including:

  • Essays
  • Research assignments
  • Presentations
  • Problem-based coursework
  • Portfolios
  • Exams.

These assessments help develop your legal research, critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. This is while demonstrating your understanding of legal principles and how to apply them in practice.

Throughout the course, you'll receive feedback to support your progress and build your confidence in your abilities. This combination of engaging teaching methods, practical experiences, and diverse assessments ensures you'll graduate with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for a successful career.

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 you're offered a place, we’ll contact you in writing if anything important changes.

For more information, view our programme specifications. These include course content, learning outcomes, and the skills you'll gain.