Law LLB (Hons) (Business pathway)

Guaranteed clinical experience: every student gets hands-on work in our award-winning Law Clinics, helping real people with real cases.

Built-in career prep: every module is designed to grow the skills and confidence you’ll need for your future legal career.

Teaching excellence: On this course, 95% of students think that teaching staff are good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2025).

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Overview

Good news! We've revamped this programme from Sept 2026 entry onwards to make you a more employable law professional. The changes include more content around employability and legal practice, with more time in our public-facing legal advice clinics. Check out the course content tab for more detail.

Build your commercial awareness and legal skills

At LSBU, you don’t learn Business Law, you put it into practice. The LLB (Hons) Business Law Pathway gives you a foundation in core areas of law, with a specialist focus on the legal framework that shape the business and commercial world.

The pathway is designed with your future in mind. Whether you want to qualify as a solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive, or use your legal expertise in business, policy, finance, or consultancy, we’ll support you to build the career you want.

We’re the first Law School in the UK that guarantees you’ll work in one of our in-house clinics, where you’ll be advising real people in our community on housing, family, employment, consumer rights, and social justice issues through our Legal Advice, Human Rights, and Law & Social Policy clinics, all right here in central London. This practical experience will help you build your confidence, your CV and your professional network before you even graduate.

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You’ll see law in action, with teaching that’s built around practice as much as it is theory, leading to many of our graduates making lasting impacts in their communities, with some having even gone on to argue cases in the Supreme Court, or contribute to social justice campaigns. This kind of real-life experience will give you the practical skills, professional connections and self-confidence to succeed as a lawyer, barrister or solicitor, or in plenty of other professional settings.

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The knowledge, confidence and professional practice you build through your studies, combined with our Law Clinic Guarantee, expert academics and the CareerSmart programme, mean you’ll always have the support and guidance you need to aim higher. You’ll be supported by experienced practitioners, academics, peer mentors, while a getting access to a range of resources that set you up for success.

These include Oxford University Press Law Trove (185 titles worth £8,000, free to you), leading databases: LexisNexis and Westlaw UK, high quality support in research, evaluation, and application processes. Strong links with the South London Law Society and the Southwark Legal Advice Network. Beyond the classroom, you can join our award-winning Bar & Mooting Society, the Student Law Society, or write for The Devil’s Advocate, our student-led magazine.

Are you ready to stand up, speak out, and make change? Your journey starts here.

Is this course right for me?

If you’re looking for a hands-on course that lets you put theory into practice and want guaranteed experience in an award-winning Law clinic, then this course is for you. If you want a degree with a built-in focus on your future career, then this is the course for you.

Above all though, if you’re hungry to create your own version of success then LSBU is right for you. Because the making of you doesn’t begin and end with just your degree, everything that’s brought you here today is part of your story; your experiences, the life you’ve lived, the skills you’ve gained and the goals you’re chasing. Not only do we see this, but we value this in you. We’re not in the business of forcing you into moulds, instead we’re here to help you break them. If you’re ready to embark on a journey of hard work, fulfilment and self-discovery, then Law at LSBU is definitely right for you.

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Course Content

What will I learn?

You’ll explore essential subjects such as Business Psychology and Negotiation, Property Equity and Trusts, Consumer Rights and more, gaining the expertise to advise, analyse and apply the law in real-world business contexts. Your final year project will be dedicated to a business or commercial law topic of your choice, helping you graduate with a clear subject focus.

We’ll get to know you on a personal level, your strengths, interests and passions. We’ll help you identify speciality areas where you’re most likely to succeed and will help you achieve these goals with tailored expert insight, not just from us, but from a broad range of guest lecturers and speakers many of whom work in the legal system.

First and Second Years are dedicated to building a solid foundation and understanding the basics, while also exploring some diverse topics, not to mention plenty of extracurricular opportunities. Third Year we’ll help you go from learning to earning, as you begin stepping into the world of work (outside of our Clinic Guarantee, of course).

By the time you graduate, you won’t just understand the law - you’ll know how it is used to shape the world of business.

Course module list

The Law LLB (Hons) (Business Pathway) course covers core legal topics with a selection of options covering specialist areas of law, procedure and professional skills, with a strong emphasis placed on employability and work-based learning. Whether you want to qualify as a solicitor or barrister or go into another kind of legal role, our course will help you meet these requirements.

All modules carry 20 CAT credits, apart from your Level 6 Professional Law Dissertation, which is worth 40.

Level 4: Semester One

Explore the English Legal System, as well as practical, transferable and legal skills and legal theory essential to effective engagement with your legal studies. Discover and discuss theories of what law is, the court system, and the personnel involved in the administration of the law. You will also encounter and develop a range of skills, including study skills, research skills, deriving law from primary sources and explaining, discussing and applying it, and researching, using secondary sources, written, communication and IT skills and reflective learning.

Discover the nuances of contract law and how it governs the world around you. This is your introduction to contractual liability and the workings to the law of contract alongside the underlying legal, social and economic policies which are relevant to it. Contracts are a central component of civil liability within the English legal system and are foundational to UK society, economic activity and commerce. Almost all UK citizens form contracts almost every day they govern our work, our housing, the purchase and sale of goods, the supply of services, including basic utilities such as gas, electricity and water.

Gain a comprehensive introduction to Constitutional and Administrative Law, exploring the legal framework that governs the relationship between the state, institutions and the individual. It considers how state power is produced, shared and limited. You will cover the foundational concepts that underpin the state governance and state-individual relation. You will examine the fundamental structures of the state; the principles that maintain the balance of power, and the mechanisms available to hold public bodies accountable.

Level 4: Semester Two

In a society where technology is advancing, how can the legal system keep up? In this module you will study at the intersection of law, justice, society and modern technology, focusing on how digital advancements shape crime, crime control, legal frameworks, and societal responses. You will examine legal, societal and ethical issues, study contemporary case examples, and understand how technology impacts crime prevention, investigation, and the administration of justice. The module aims to equip you with the critical insights into the evolving relationship between law, society and technology.

Torts are a central component of civil liability within the English legal system and provide the foundation for more specialist areas of liability, including aspects of media law, sports law and medical law. Through this module you will be introduced to the key concepts which underpin liability in tort and explores the workings of tort alongside the underlying legal, social and economic policies which are relevant to it.

Examine the European Law and evolving landscape of Human Rights protection within both the European Union and the United Kingdom. You will first analyse these protections through the lens of international conventions, followed by an exploration of the status of retained EU law in a post-Brexit context. Finally, the focus shifts to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), the domestic application of the Human Rights Act 1998, and the specific fundamental rights guaranteed under the Convention.

Level 5: Semester One

This module examines the core principles of land law in England and Wales, focusing on the legal framework governing the ownership, use, and transfer of land. You will study the nature of land, estates and interests, and the formal and registration requirements for proprietary rights. The module also explores trusts of land, co-ownership, leases, mortgages, and adverse possession, alongside contemporary housing protections such as fitness for human habitation. Building on this doctrinal foundation, the module introduces the social dimensions of land law, encouraging students to evaluate how legal rules affect access to housing, security, and fairness within society.

Apply knowledge about Criminal Law in a practical context. The module covers the core principles of Criminal Law; the core criminal offences and relevant defences. By the end of the module, you will have had an opportunity to build your confidence in covering the key knowledge, and your ability to communicate answers to problem questions. You will also develop an awareness of the evaluation themes within criminal law such that they can propose law reform and complete a Capstone Dissertation or work experience.

Successful negotiation is integral to commercial and non-commercial business activity. This module will introduce you to the fundamental principles of negotiation alongside the psychological and behavioural factors that influence business negotiator behaviour and business decision-making. You will critically explore key theories of business psychology (behaviour and decision-making) and examine how these theories apply in business negotiation contexts. Through theory-informed discussion and applied examples, you will develop the knowledge and skills required to understand and evaluate negotiation behaviour in a variety of business settings.

Level 5: Semester Two

This is your opportunity for you to work in settings related to your studies and, more generally, gain meaningful workplace experience to apply learning as part of the degree. This module will also reinforce your studies through the application and integration of relevant workplace experience into the academic context. Voluntary and community sector organisations, charities and most political organisations are particularly suitable for work experience although, much can also be learned from internal and external work experience opportunities available to you.

Learn to critically examine the concept of property and its relation to law and the state and to recognise it in terms of rights, designed specifically to reflect diverse voices. Equitable remedies are then considered before the module progresses to consider trusts in various forms; subsequently trustees’ and fiduciary duties and the regulation of trust investments. Students will recognise breaches of duty and apply appropriate remedies.

This module provides a thorough grounding in the general principles of UK consumer rights and protection, encouraging you to engage in contemporary debate relating to UK consumer rights law, its development and reform, and to comprehend the integration in practice of previously studied law “subjects”, in particular contract and tort. The module also encourages you to analyse and evaluate the UK framework for the protection of consumers’ interests and encourages an appreciation of the significance of the social, political and economic contexts within which the law operates.

Level 6: Semester One

The Professional Law Dissertation module is a year-long module designed to integrate academic research with an opportunity to gain applied legal experience. It requires you to undertake an independent research project, either alongside applied clinical experiential learning or through extended research into an area of law of their choice. Students working in one of the applied clinics gain hands-on experience through activities such as conducting real-world legal research, advising clients or drafting documents whilst you undertake extended-legal research are afforded opportunities to further develop your research, presentation and analytical skills through supervision.

Discover the key aspects of commercial law which include, determining which is the appropriate business form for commercial operations, using agents for the sale and purchase of goods, the law on the sale of goods, insolvency procedures, including rehabilitation and dispute resolution.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the foundations of international law, covering sources such as custom and treaties and the relationship between international and municipal systems. Through this module you will evaluate the mechanisms of the UN Charter and treaty organs, alongside regional and bilateral protection strategies. The curriculum further examines the protection of civil, political, and socio-economic rights, addressing complex themes such as state sovereignty, impunity, and transitional justice. Finally, the module looks at some key international law conflicts to disclose their complex nature investigating the role of colonisation in the development of international law. To this end, certain weeks are dedicated to case studies from the Global South, examining how international law operates in these contexts.

Level 6: Semester Two

The project gives students an opportunity to carry out extended, independent, research in an area of law of their choice. relating to English law, the law of the European Union or international law. A project focusing on the law of another national jurisdiction will not be permitted. Normally, a student will not be allowed to choose a topic that has been taught in detail on the degree. There are two pieces of assessed work, which count towards the final project mark. Students on a Specialist LLB must choose a Project topic within the specialism.

This module is designed to give you an understanding of the development of some of the fundamental principles relating to company law. It examines the nature of a company, company structures, management and ownership, capital structures and shareholder remedies. The module also considers the impact of the EU and company law reforms.

Employment law is a complex, always expanding and constantly changing, making it a fascinating and incredibly important area of study. Critically examine how the law directly governing the employment relationship including both the contract of employment and statutory regulation. This module is primarily concerned with key issues and basic principles and to the application of the law in the workplace. in addition to original legal materials such as statutes and cases, seminar readings are drawn from academic literature, official documents and case law.

Option Pool A (Level 5: Semester Two) - STUDENTS MUST DO ONE MODULE FROM THIS POOL

This module introduces students to the theoretical foundations and practical implications of sentencing theory in the context of the UK criminal justice system. Drawing upon a range of philosophical sources, the module looks at the aims and purposes of sentencing and how these have developed in different historical socio-political contexts up to the present day. It also considers the practical implications of these aims by exploring the current sentencing code, how this was developed and how cases are currently sentenced now the code is in operation.

Option Pool B (Level 5: Semester Two) - STUDENTS MAY DO ONE MODULE FROM THIS POOL

The module begins by introducing students to comparative law as a field of law that has been developing quite drastically in the last few decades. Starting with its origins at the beginning of the 20th century in Europe, students learn how the discipline has become more critical as the years have gone by (mostly as a result of the critique it faced by socio-legal, post-colonial and other legal scholars). Students are familiarised with this critique, evolution, and the novel approaches to understanding law in the times of globalisation. The module chooses Egypt as the key legal system to engage with throughout. As such, students are introduced to both Islamic legal systems and Civil law systems as part of their studies. Students study the basic underlying philosophies and methods of the system and engage in current debates in the context of human rights law as well as business law. They learn how to undertake comparative legal analyses that go beyond the surface of simple contrasting of law, and instead will engage with the legal systems by understanding them within their specific historical, political, social, and cultural contexts.

This module involves students working with live clients giving face-to-face advice or advice virtually at LSBU’s in-house Legal Advice Clinic. Under the supervision of university-employed solicitors and specialist lawyers, students interview drop-in clients and provide basic information on any legal topic; give generalist advice in social welfare law matters including housing, family, employment, welfare benefits and debt; signpost and refer to appropriate local advice agencies and legal services. Students will undertake a minimum of 10 - 12 three- hour sessions in the Legal Advice Clinic advising members of the public, staff and students. The students will also attend preparatory training.

Option Pool C (Level 6 Semester One) - STUDENTS MUST DO ONE MODULE AND MAY DO TWO FROM THIS POOL

The module examines key areas of the criminal process journey first introducing the criminal process before examining Police powers and professional ethics, Police station detention and interview, criminal procedure in the Magistrates Court (including Identification evidence); and procedure and Advocacy the Crown Court. The module also reviews the rules evidence (relevance; the discretionary exclusion of improperly obtained evidence; character; hearsay; confessions, the burden and standard of proof; opinion, privilege). Consideration is also given to the complicated topic of sentencing and appeals. Students are also given the opportunity to study selected issues of youth justice.

This module explores the key principles of children law, examining law and procedure in cases involving parental disputes about children. Consideration is given to cases requiring some intervention of the state to support children in need or to protect children from abuse or neglect and to the legal processes of adoption and surrogacy. Throughout there is an assessment of children’s rights and examination of the significance of domestic abuse in children cases and of recent and anticipated law reform. Students participate in the familylawhub@lsbu, which provides students with opportunities for experiential learning including collaboration with external partners.

Option Pool D (Level 6 Semester One) - STUDENTS MAY DO ONE OPTION FROM THIS POOL

The module provides students with an opportunity to engage in research, analysis and professional writing, supporting human rights organisations to prepare reports and campaigns aimed at tackling specific human rights violations around the world.Law students will work in in small teams for human rights organisations to help research issues, write reports and campaigning materials and make recommendations relating to specific human rights campaigns.

The module provides students with an opportunity to analyse and evaluate the impact of technology on Law, Dispute Resolution and the delivery of Legal Services. Lectures consider the uses of technology as they impact on areas of law such as Contract and Commercial Law, roles and careers in the Legal Profession, on Access to Justice and Dispute Resolution processes and on the delivery of Legal Services. In workshops, Law students will work in project groups with Computer Science students to design and create a piece of legal technology software such as a learning or access to justice resource.

The module provides students with an opportunity to analyse, evaluate and respond to a current law reform proposal made by the Government and bodies such as the Law Commission and the Sentencing Council. Students conduct collaborative research and write and submit a response to a proposed law reform issue and develop writing and critical analysis skills through preparing public outputs based on their work.

* Modules are subject to review and change throughout the year.

Where will I learn?

This course is taught from our Southwark campus, where you can make the most of our Central London location through trips to the Supreme Court, walking tours through notable Law districts and placements with companies ranging from global brands to local SMEs (small/medium enterprises). You will learn from expert law academics, all of whom have a great deal of experience working and practicing in the legal sector.

We have strong links with the local legal profession, particularly through the South London Law Society and the Southwark Legal Advice Network, as well as with our own graduates practising across London and beyond.

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Teaching and Assessment

How will I learn?

At LSBU, law is never just theory that you learn from lectures — it’s practice. From your first year, you’ll be applying what you learn through:

Group projects tackling real-life legal issues
Placements with law firms and organisations
Court visits and study visits
Guest talks from leading academics, practitioners and visiting legal practitioners

Your seminars are at the heart of learning. Each seminar group becomes your own “law firm”, a collaborative space where you’ll work closely with tutors and classmates to develop your skills and confidence.

How you’ll be assessed

Our assessments are designed to mirror the real world of legal practice. You’ll demonstrate knowledge, advocacy, problem-solving and teamwork through:

Mock trials in our LSBU Moot Court
Reflective practice
Oral presentations
Group projects and campaign briefs
Individual coursework and problem-solving exercises
Clinical placements and policy work

We follow our Principles of Good Assessment, so tasks are authentic, inclusive and directly linked to employability. Assessments build gradually - from lectures to seminars and then into practice, with feedforward and feedback at every stage.

You won’t do this alone. Alongside your seminar tutors, you’ll have a personal tutor and access to a peer mentoring scheme in your first year. If you want extra guidance, academic skills support librarians are available to support you.

Staff Spotlight - Alan Birbeck – Deputy Head of the School of Law and Education

Alan Birbeck’s law journey began at LSBU, where his undergraduate Law degree laid the foundation for a successful career in the legal field. Building on this, he completed a master’s in criminal law at Oxford University and went on to put his knowledge into practice as a barrister.

Alan got into teaching in 2014 to give back to the next generation of law professionals, taking over the role of Course Leader in 2023. If you asked him about his favourite part of the job he’d be the first to tell you it’s a bit of a cliche, but “changing lives” is what keeps him going; and if you’ve got the motivation, integrity and will to practice and develop, then he and rest of the school can help you change yours.

Careers

What's in it for me?

This is your future. Your career. Your success. And we’re here for it.

Going to university might just be the biggest investment you ever make, but with us by your side you can turn a degree into a bright future, full of purpose, passion and career you can be proud of (which may be why our graduates earn the highest average salaries across London Modern universities).

A law degree from LSBU gives you more than knowledge, it gives you the skills, confidence, and experience to shape a successful future. Many of our graduates move on to vocational training as solicitors and barristers, while others move into government, policy, charities, NGOs, or business. Some choose postgraduate study and research.

Our strong alumni network includes graduates working at Allen & Overy, Crown Prosecution Service, Irwin Mitchell, Burberry, A-Plan Insurance, 5G Communications, and Penningtons Manches Cooper, and you could be next!

At LSBU, you’ll:

Understand how law works in practice, and how it can change.
Strengthen your reasoning and advocacy skills.
Gain the expertise to solve legal problems and consider if outcomes are fair and just.
Study at a Top London Law School (as judged by our students)
Get clear and accessible teaching and plenty of extracurricular opportunities (we’re voted 95% for Teaching Clarity and 90% for Learning Opportunities, NSS, 2025).

On top of that, our Law Clinic Guarantee means you’ll graduate with real legal experience, and our CareerSmart programme supports you with personalised feedback, interview practice, mentoring, and LinkedIn Learning. So, you’ll leave not just with a degree, but with the skills and network to stand out.

LSBU CareerSmart is your ultimate gateway to career success. Our innovative programme is designed to ensure you graduate with more than just a degree, providing the support you need to stand out in a competitive job market. We've got all the tools you need, including:

AI Powered Career Sets - Get instant personalised feedback on your CV and cover letter by submitting it via our AI powered career tool.
Gamification Interviews - Get ready to pass those interviews with unlimited training access to our gamification interviews and psychometric tests!
Personalised Career Development Dashboard - Keep up with your skills progression with free access to practical assessments, LinkedIn learning, mentoring, and industry-standard facilities.

We understand that you’re in the driver’s seat of your career, which is why we’re committed to matching your passion and energy every step of the way.

Entry Level Requirements

112 UCAS points

Or equivalent level 3 qualifications.

If you do not meet the entry criteria above we also review any previous skills, knowledge or experience you have gained outside of your education and are happy to talk through any extenuating circumstances you feel relevant.

Visit UCAS for guidance on the tariff.

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Course delivery modes and application methods

Mode	Duration	Start date	Application code	Application method
Full-Time	3 years	September	M100	UCAS
Full-time	3 years	September	M108	UCAS

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How to apply

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International students

International applicants can apply directly to LSBU and should consult our international how to apply guide for further information on the application process and key dates.

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Applicant events

After you’ve received your offer we’ll send you emails about events we run to help you prepare for your course. You’ll also be invited to our Applicant Taster Day so keep your eyes peeled!

Enrolment

Before you start your course, we’ll send you information on what you’ll need to do before you arrive and during your first few days on campus. You can read about the process on our enrolment pages.

Fees

United Kingdom

£9790

Tuition fees for home students

International

£17400

Tuition fees for international students

Tuition fees are subject to annual inflationary increases. Find out more about tuition fees for Undergraduate courses.

For more information, including how and when to pay, see our fees and funding section for undergraduate students.

Please check your fee status and whether you are considered a Home, EU or International student for fee-paying purposes and for our regulatory returns, by checking at the the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) find your fee status page.

Visit our Policies and procedures page for details on fees policies.

Possible fee changes

The University reserves the right to increase its fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions.

The fees for international students are reviewed annually and the University reserves the right to increase the tuition fees to reflect increased costs of delivery and to maintain an a high-quality student experience. This increase would be no more than Consumer Prices Index (CPI) increases plus 5%.

Scholarships

We offer several types of fee reduction through our scholarships and bursaries. Find the full list and other useful information on our scholarships page.