University of Portsmouth

BA Law with Legal Practice

University of Portsmouth

Course overview

The LLB Law with Legal Practice at the University of Portsmouth is a three-year undergraduate programme that prepares students for solicitor or legal executive roles. The course, accredited by CILEX, is in line with the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE), ensuring the development of practical skills in areas such as dispute resolution, legal drafting, and general legal practice. 

During the programme, students have the opportunity to work with actual clients in the University’s Legal Advice Clinic and gain three months of work experience that contributes towards the SQE. Students also develop practical skills in legal writing, litigation, advocacy, and applied law, and participate in the Community Lawyer module in collaboration with partners such as the British Red Cross or Citizens.

Entry requirements

Candidates are to present a statement explaining their reason for taking the course and other details about their past education. A letter of support from an academic referee or employer is also needed. Candidates can also choose to include their CVs in the application to show any relevant work experience.

Grade Requirements: 

  • Candidates need between 112 and 120 UCAS points, including A Levels, BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM, T Levels, or International Baccalaureate. 

  • Equivalent international A-level qualifications are also accepted.

English Proficiency: 

  • Candidates from countries where English is not their first language need an IELTS score of 6.5 overall and at least 6.0 in each part of the test. 

  • Other similar test results, like PTE and TOEFL, are also accepted

Scholarships

  • Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship

    This scholarship will take the form of a £5,000 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Sport Scholarships

    Please contact the provider

  • Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship

    This scholarship will take the form of a £2,500 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.

    Up to £2,500

Career opportunities

Graduates of the LLB Law and Legal Practice from the University of Portsmouth can become:

  • Chartered Legal Executives

  • Paralegals

  • Mediators

  • Compliance Officers

  • Policy Analysts

  • Human Resources Managers

Cost of study

The annual tuition for international students taking the LLB Law with Legal Practice is £17,200. Fees are subject to annual change.

Admission

Candidates can apply directly through the University's online platform. You can also reach out to our trained counsellors for help.

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