Undergraduate
Why study Undergraduate Law at Queen’s?
Our goal is to provide students with a liberal legal education - one that exposes students to the widest possible understanding of the nature and role of law in society and provides the basis for a very wide range of potential careers. The versatility of the Law degree means that not only do many of our graduates pursue careers in the legal profession, others develop careers spanning a very wide range of other sectors.
Students are taught by Academics from all over the world, many of whom have international reputations in their fields and all are committed teachers and researchers.
In addition, the School has active relationships with universities in Ireland, France, Spain, the USA, Canada, South Africa, India, Latin America and Australia through which opportunities for study abroad are fostered.
85th
Law at Queen’s is ranked 85th in the world
(THE Subject Rankings 2020)Top 10
most beautiful universities in the UK
(Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018)96%
of Queen’s Undergraduates are in employment or further study 6 months after graduation
(HESA Destination of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, 2016/17)-
LLB Law
Critical thinking is pivotal to our LLB programme with every module focused on developing this crucial skill. Your viewpoint is important – it is in exploring the different opinions that you have, that the world can change, improvements can be made and reform can be fostered. We help you to become more confident with your critical thinking process, with your ability to see the world differently because we believe that in seeing the world differently, you are able to change the world regardless of which profession ultimately proves attractive to you
- Law and Politics
Law and politics are integrally related to one another. The content of law is profoundly influenced by the political dynamics of government and legislatures. At the same time, politics is almost always structured and constrained by law. The Law with Politics degree programme offers students an excellent opportunity to understand this complex relationship. The programme provides a foundation in public and private law, including the essential elements of a Qualifying Law egree for legal practice. Meanwhile, students learn the fundamentals of the study of politics and pursue optional politics modules in accordance with their interests and career aspirations.
- Common and Civil Law with French
Students study the key components necessary for a Qualifying Law Degree in addition to their language modules. These students spend one year (between their second and final year) studying in a University abroad (either France or Spain depending on their degree pathway).
In addition to the knowledge acquired through this degree, and indeed in the fine-tuning of their particular language choice, students graduate with a wealth of skills suitable for both legal and non-legal professions. The student experience is further enhanced by spending a year at a partner institution in Europe. This all contributes to the student’s personal development, skills development, ability to develop in different situations and, in so doing, to become assets of the future global work-force. - Common and Civil Law with Spanish
Students study the key components necessary for a Qualifying Law Degree in addition to their language modules. These students spend one year (between their second and final year) studying in a University abroad (either France or Spain depending on their degree pathway).
CAREERS GUIDANCE / EMPLOYABILITY OPPORTUNITIES
Our careers team offer one to one guidance, employability skills sessions, e.g. CV writing and interview technique and job search advice. Recruitment fairs and presentations from a variety of employers and alumni also help our students gain important insights to help shape their future career.
FACILITIES
Our facilities at Queen’s include a state-of-art Law building with superb teaching facilities, a moot court, study and wellbeing spaces. Queen’s has one of the most modern campuses in the UK, including the award winning McClay Library, one of the finest libraries in the world and home to 1.2 million volumes and over 2,000 reader places.
STUDY ABROAD
The School also facilitate Erasmus and Study Abroad Opportunities. Students undertaking the LLB with Languages (Spanish or French) are required to spend two semesters in year 3 in a Spanish or a French partner university. Students undertaking LLB (Single Hons) pathway, may apply for a semester abroad during their final year in one of the others partner universities in Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, Hungary, Denmark, Germany or in a range of universities in USA, Canada and China with which the school has links.
TEACHING AND LEARNING
We have a commitment to small group teaching in the law school, with small group tutorials in addition to the lectures, the learning and student community experience is enhanced.
Where are they now?
Our graduates are well prepared for global careers, legal or otherwise.
Studying a Law with French degree at Queen’s has given me the best possible start to my career as a Trainee Solicitor. I gained invaluable and transferable skills and my year abroad Erasmus experience in Lyon, France allowed for personal and professional growth. Jodie Rankin (LLB 2018 - Trainee Solicitor ,Carson McDowell)
Common and Civil Law with French