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Gain a deep understanding of business as part of a law degree that can set you on the path to becoming a barrister or solicitor.
- 91% satisfaction rating in the National Student Survey 2021.
- Gain the analytical skills required for a career in the Law
- Develop the transferrable knowledge and skills related to business and the legal profession
Why study Law with Business?
A degree in Law and Business programme is designed for students who have an interest in perusing a career in law and wish to understand its operation in a business environment.
The degree's focus on practical (as well as theoretical) teaching means the you can develop the analytical and critical skills essential for formulating legal arguments. You will also have the opportunity to study a range of specialist subjects that are relevant to your career aspirations.
Becoming a Barrister
Our LLB Law degrees are ‘Qualifying Law Degrees’ (QLD) and are recognised by the Bar Standards Board. The completion of one of these degrees will satisfy the academic requirements for admission to the Bar, although you will still need to pass an aptitude test and embark on (and pass) the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC).
Becoming a Solicitor
Since the September 2021 anyone who has not started a QLD is now able to qualify as a solicitor through the Solicitor’s Qualification Exam route (SQE). The candidate must:
- complete both stages of assessment, SQE1 and SQE2
- complete a degree-level qualification or equivalent
- complete two years of qualifying work experience (QWE)
- satisfy the SRA’s character and suitability requirements
Our LLB and BA (Hons) Law degrees are ideal courses to ground your legal knowledge and help prepare you for the SQE, although you will still need to embark on a course that will prepare you for passing the SQE after graduation.
Why St Mary's?
The Law School is situated just a 30 minute train journey to legal London. The Supreme Court, Old Bailey, Royal Courts of Justice, The Law Society and the Inns of Court are all easily accessible from our campus.
We also have excellent links with Kingston Crown Court, which has in the past offered marshalling opportunities for our students.
London is also the ideal location to be studying business, with the City known as the financial capital of the world.
Our Department of Law, Criminology and Politics is only a 30 minute train ride to Parliament, an institution that is open to all, which especially important for the Law student because Parliament is where legislation is made.
Foundation year
The undergraduate degree with foundation year programme offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Law with Business.
Course lead
Dr Richard Twycross-Lewis
Lecturer - Course Leader Law PG & UG Programmes