Law [with Foundation Year]

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.

Develop your legal knowledge, learn from professionals, and gain practical experience in our law clinics and mock court rooms.

This degree 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 discounted access to BARBRI SQE preparation courses. Alternatively, you could apply what you’ve learned in a range of other areas.

This course is also available by distance learning.

Why ARU?

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

Study an interdisciplinary curriculum and gain skills relevant to a range of careers

Achieve your goals with personalised career and development support

Break through career barriers with comprehensive industry experience and support from expert staff

Take advantage of mentorship, career guidance and other opportunities through our extensive industry network

Prepare for a successful career leading positive societal change

Course Modules

Year 1 Cambridge, Chelmsford

• Foundation in Law and Policing

Year 2 Cambridge, Chelmsford

• Constitutional and Administrative Law

• English Legal System and Skills

• Criminal Law

• Contract Law

Year 3 Cambridge, Chelmsford

• Tort Law

• Equity, Trusts and Succession

• Business Law

• Ruskin Module (15 credits)

• The Law of Family Relationships *

• Commercial Law *

• Legal Work Experience *

• Medical Law *

• The Law of Information, Intellectual Property and Social Media *

Year 4 Cambridge, Chelmsford

• Property Law

• EU Law

• Undergraduate Major Project

• Civil Litigation *

• Criminal Litigation *

• Employment Law *

• Diversity, Equality and the Law *

• Legal and Social Obligations of Business *

4 years with foundation - Peterborough

Year 1 Peterborough

• Contemporary Issues

• Literacies in Higher Education

• Extended Project

Year 2 Peterborough

• Public Law and the Law of the European Union

• English Legal System and Skills

• Criminal Law

• Contract Law

• Into ARU

Year 3 Peterborough

• Tort Law

• Business Law

• Equity and the Law of Trusts

• Ruskin Module (15 credits)

• The Law of Information, Intellectual Property and Social Media *

• Legal Work Experience *

• The Law of Family Relationships *

Year 4 Peterborough

• Property Law

• Wills and the Administration of Estates

• Undergraduate Major Project in Law (Dissertation)

• Civil Litigation *

• Criminal Litigation *

• Employment Law *

*optional