Law

Train to become a solicitor or barrister with our bachelor of law degree. Get hands-on experience in our law clinics and professional mentoring – and graduate ready to work in the legal field.

• Gain real-world legal skills in our hands-on Law Clinic.

• Study an interdisciplinary curriculum that equips you with diverse skills, preparing you for both legal and non-legal career paths.

• Receive personalised career and development support, ensuring you excel in your chosen field and beyond.

• Break through career barriers with comprehensive industry experience, and dedicated support for your success.

• Leverage our supportive network, including mentorship and career guidance, to unlock your full potential.

• ARU’s transformative legal education empowers you to lead positive societal change and achieve excellence in your career.

• A law degree teaches you to comprehend, critically evaluate and apply the regulations and frameworks that society sets up to ensure justice and stability.

Our law degree develops your legal knowledge, makes you learn from professionals and gain practical experience. It provides the seven core foundations of legal knowledge and meets the requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board for a career as a solicitor or barrister in the UK, as well as giving you discounted access to BARBRI SQE preparation courses.

Study in Cambridge, Chelmsford or Peterborough, work with qualified solicitors in our law clinics, and practise your craft in mock court rooms.

If you hope to use your legal skills in other areas – such as business, finance, policy making or public service – our law course will give you the transferable skills you need.

You can also study this course 100% online. Visit our dedicated distance learning website for full course information.

Many of our students choose to study law because they’re motivated by the idea of helping people. And so, from your first year, you’ll have the opportunity to work in our law clinics in Cambridge or Chelmsford. With support from qualified solicitors, you’ll advise members of the public on legal issues.

As you move into Year 2, you can also take part in our mentoring scheme, and get advice and guidance from a legal professional

It’s well worth joining our student Law Society, too. They take part in national competitions such as Mooting, and have a track record of success. It could be a great achievement to add to your CV.

All this practical experience is, of course, backed up by classroom teaching. Our lecturers combine academic modules with those that focus on areas of professional practice, such as human rights law.

As you progress through the LLB (Hons) Law course, you’ll have the chance to take optional modules and explore areas of law that are of particular interest to you.

Whichever area you focus on, you can rely on our personal tutor system, which offers regular, structured support throughout your time at ARU.

You have the option to take this course as a four-year degree with foundation year. If you choose to learn in Cambridge or Chelmsford, you'll study with our partner, ARU College, in Cambridge for Year 1, then Cambridge or Chelmsford for years 2-4. If you choose to study in Peterborough, you'll stay there for all four years of your course.

LLB Hons vs BA Law

The LLB Hons stands for Bachelor of Laws. It is the traditional route to practicing Law, covering seven core modules which make it a 'qualifying law degree'. A BA Law is a Bachelor of Arts degree which focuses on Law. It enables you to study a wider range of modules but you'll need to do a conversion course to qualify to train as a solicitor or barrister. Learn more about the difference between the different law degrees.