Course summary

Languages are an essential tool when it comes to competing in a global jobs market. Speaking different legal languages gives you a significant advantage in our increasingly interconnected world. Speaking a client’s language gives a great first impression. And if there’s no language barrier, it makes it easier for them to understand technical points.

Westminster’s unique European Legal Studies LLB will equip you with the core skills to solve legal issues and develop your intercultural awareness and understanding of the different legal systems within Europe.

Why is it unique? As with all our Law courses, you take control of your learning pathway by choosing from a wide variety of creative modules. Through immersive lectures, seminars, tutorials, and one-to-one sessions, you are encouraged to find your voice and express your ideas in a safe and supportive environment.

In addition, the European Legal Studies LLB allows you to develop your language skills. With a compulsory year abroad in Year 3, you'll study at one of our prestigious partner universities in Europe.

Although we encourage independent learning, you'll always be supported by our talented team. Even during your year abroad, we maintain regular contact with you through our academic exchange coordinator and your personal academic tutor.

We are proud that the employment rate of our Law graduates has been consistently high. Whether you’re looking to study for the Bar, be a solicitor, enter the wider law profession or continue your studies to a higher level, this course will help you develop the immersive professional skills you need to make your mark in the European legal world.

Top reasons to study with us

• Take control of your learning pathway by tailoring your studies through our wide range of specialist modules
• An immersive international experience studying abroad with one of our European partner universities
• Our broad and creative curriculum integrates research and professional skills so that you can align your learning with professional practice or research.
• Diverse teaching methods (including seminars, interactive lectures, tutorials, and one-to-one sessions) help you learn in a supportive, collaborative environment to encourage you to find your voice.
• Your degree is intellectually aligned for SQE1 and SQE2 and preparation for the Bar
• Regular events with the alumni and opportunities to participate in student partnership roles enhance and deepen your learning opportunities
• You'll have access to our Careers and Employability Service and College Placements Team and the opportunity to gain hands-on, real-world experience working with our Legal Advice Clinic
• We are in vibrant central London, where the law happens

Course structure

Teaching methods include lectures, seminar-based discussion, class presentations, invited guest speakers and practical group exercises.

Assessment methods include open- and closed-book exams, in-class tests, oral presentations, and written coursework.

The following subjects are indicative of what you'll study on this course.