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Law & Language

Study detals

Course type: Undergraduate Degree: LLB Study mode: Full time Duration : 36 Month

Requirements

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.

Speciality

As well as gaining proficiency in a language, this LLB Law and Language degree provides you with a broad range of transferable skills and knowledge and understanding of the English legal system that will be relevant within a diverse range of jobs and roles.

Our law graduates follow successful career paths in the following kinds of role:

barrister
solicitor
paralegal and legal assistant
advocate
policy researcher.
We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond.  At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.

Additional information

Our LLB in Law and Language is a specialist course that allows you to study towards a career in legal practice while developing proficiency in a language. In an ever-globalising world and workplace, this combination of legal skills and language proficiency gives you access to unique opportunities for work and further study.

Alongside the main law curriculum, comprising the seven foundations of legal knowledge and taught in the Birkbeck Law School, you will pursue study in the language of your choice in our School of Creative Arts, Culture and Communication. Starting at the level that suits you, you will be able to choose to study one of the following languages:

French
German
Italian
Japanese
Spanish.

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