Law

A Brighton Law degree prepares you for a variety of rewarding career paths, including legal practice, policy-making, advocacy and commercial law, and roles within government, charities, and international organisations.

Our Law LLB is a qualifying law degree recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board.

Studying here at Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. This course is packed with opportunities to build real-world experience, including a paid placement after year two and opportunities to work in our pro bono Legal Clinic in your final year. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best.

Brighton Law graduates go on to work as solicitors, barristers, paralegals as well as roles in other areas such as finance, technology and the public sector.

Top reasons to choose this course

• You’ll develop hands-on experience in key areas such as mooting, negotiation and client interviews and build transferable skills such as public speaking and critical thinking which will help you stand out to future employers.

• Boost your CV with an optional paid placement year and apply your learning to a real-world setting. Our students have completed placements at organisations including The Home Office and House of Lords as well as law firms across London and the South East.

• In your final year, you’ll have the opportunity to work on real-life legal cases through our pro bono Law Clinic.

• Customisable degree – choose from different option modules and shape your studies to suit your interests and career goals.

• No exams – instead, we use coursework, practical assignments and projects to assess your understanding and progress.

• Access to specialist law databases – including the Oxford Law Trove – throughout your studies to help you save money on textbooks.

• Learn with our highly skilled law team who bring a wealth of real-world legal experience into the classroom.

• You will be part of our close-knit community and receive personalised guidance and individual academic support.

• Of the students on this course who completed the National Student Survey 2025, 100% said teaching staff are good at explaining things and 94.7% said this course often challenged them to achieve their best work.

Why Brighton is a great place to study Law
Studying law at Brighton allows you to benefit from a wide network of local law firms, solicitors, barristers and legal advice services right here in the city. Through guest lectures, placements and networking opportunities while you study, you’ll gain valuable insights and connections to support your future career.

Course Modules

Year 1
In your first year, you will gain a strong foundation in key areas of UK law, exploring how the legal system operates and how laws are made and interpreted, and building your ability to analyse and apply legal principles. You’ll study core topics including tort law, public law, contract law and professional practice.

Core modules
Legal Systems, Skills and Methods
Law of Torts
Public Law
Contract Law
Business Law and Practice
Professional Legal Practice 1

Year 2
In your second year, you’ll build your practical legal training and develop interviewing, negotiating, advocacy, research, case analysis, writing and drafting skills. You’ll be able to choose from option modules so you can tailor your degree to your interests and future career goals.

Core modules
Professional Legal Practice 2
Criminal Law
Equity and Trusts
European Union Law
Land Law

Options*
Human Rights Law
Criminology Theory and Practicer
Contemporary Issues in Commercial Law
Clinical and Legal Ethics

Optional Placement Year
An optional placement year gives you the chance to apply your learning to real-life situations and challenges, meet and network with potential employers and gain real work experience before you graduate.

Final year
In your final year, you will choose six option modules in subjects that interest you most and align with your career plans. These cover areas such as criminal litigation, environmental law, human rights, family law, intellectual property and many more.

Options*
Legal Research Project
Equity and Trusts
Advanced Criminal Law and Policy
Intellectual Property Law
Criminal Litigation and Procedure
Property Law and Practice
Environmental Law, Sustainability and Justice
Animal Welfare and the Law
Human Rights and Business
Canadian Constitutional Law
Law and Fintech
International Law and Socio-economic Development
Land Law
Family Law and Family Justice
The Innocence Programme
Commercial Law
Healthcare Law and Ethics
Employment Law
Domestic and Sexual Abuse
Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Wills and the Administration of Estates
Media and Sports Law
Canadian Administrative Law
International Trade Law
Clinical Legal Education
Law Dissertation
Placement Project

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.