LLB Law and Legal Practice
Course overview
The LLB Law and Legal Practice at Birkbeck University, London, is a qualifying law degree built for people with jobs or busy lives. You will get real experience through fantastic mooting teams and free law clinics (e.g., River House Law Clinic and the University of London Refugee Law Clinic), where you advise real clients under supervision.
Teaching is a mixture of interactive lectures, small-group seminars, workshops, and practical skills sessions. Assessment is varied and career-focused, including exams, coursework, essays, problem questions, oral advocacy and mooting performances, client-interviewing exercises, legal drafting portfolios, reflective reports, and group presentations.
By the end of the LLB Law and Legal Practice from Birkbeck University, you will have a full qualifying law degree and practical skills that make you stand out when applying for paralegal roles.
Entry requirements
To apply, submit a personal statement that shows your interest in law, together with details of your academic background. A reference from a teacher or employer is also required, and a CV showcasing relevant experience.
Grade Requirements:
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You will need 112 UCAS points overall, like BBC at A-level (no specific subjects needed, but essay-based ones help).
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Equivalent international qualifications are accepted.
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If you have prior university credits, an HND, or even work experience in legal settings, Birkbeck loves considering that (they are flexible for non-traditional paths).
English Proficiency:
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If English is not your first language, prove it with IELTS 6.5 overall, no less than 6.0 in each section
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Equivalent test scores, such as TOEFL or PTE, are also accepted.
Career opportunities
Graduates from the LLB Law and Legal Practice from Birkbeck University step out equipped for the legal world and beyond. Possible career paths include:
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Solicitor (after SQE)
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Barrister (post-Bar training)
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Paralegal or Legal Executive
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Policy Advisor or Compliance Officer
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Human Rights Advocate
Cost of study
For the Birkbeck University, London LLB Law and Legal Practice, international students looking at full-time study in 2026 will pay £18,500 per year.
Admission
Apply through UCAS for the LLB Law and Legal Practice at Birkbeck, University London or the university's international application form. For further assistance, kindly reach out to one of our trained counsellors.
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