COURSE CURRICULUM

This LLB Law degree with a focus on commercial and corporate legal studies provides students with a strong foundation in the principles of law while developing specialist knowledge required for modern legal practice. The programme is structured over three years, gradually progressing from essential legal concepts to advanced areas of commercial, business and professional law. In the first year, students study core modules including Contract Law, Tort Law, Constitutional and Administrative Law, and Foundations for Law and Employability. These modules introduce students to fundamental legal principles, legal reasoning, research methods and professional skills needed for further study and future legal careers. In the second year, students develop a deeper understanding of key legal areas through modules such as Criminal Law, Commercial Law, Constitutional Principles of EU Law, International and European Trade Law, Lawyers’ Skills and Land Law. This stage enables students to explore how legal rules influence individuals, businesses and international transactions while strengthening practical skills such as legal analysis, communication and problem-solving. In the final year, students specialise further through advanced modules including Equity and Trusts, Company Law, Employment Law, Clinical Legal Education, Legal Research Dissertation and Intellectual Property Law. These subjects provide detailed knowledge of business operations, corporate structures, workplace regulations, ownership rights and commercial protection. The Clinical Legal Education module gives students practical experience by applying legal knowledge to real-world scenarios, while the dissertation allows independent research into a chosen legal topic. Throughout the programme, students develop essential abilities in legal research, critical evaluation, argument construction and professional decision-making. The course prepares graduates for careers in commercial law firms, corporate legal departments, government organisations, compliance roles and other professions requiring strong legal expertise. By combining theoretical understanding with practical experience, this LLB degree helps students build the confidence, knowledge and transferable skills needed to succeed in the competitive legal sector.