Law (English/NI) with Energy Law LLB (Hons)

Discover the foundations of legal knowledge, as well as the operation of the energy sector and develop key transferable skills when you study the 3 year LLB in English law with Energy Law. You can then proceed towards qualifying to practise Law in England and Wales or Northern Ireland, as well as other common law jurisdictions, including Canada and Nigeria. Graduates are also well placed for a wide variety of other energy related careers, and you will have careers sessions embedded in your programme.

Through your LLB you will acquire an in-depth understanding of how the law operates in business generally as well as in the energy sector. You will also develop key transferable skills in research, analysis and problem solving, as well as the ability to present complex issues clearly, both orally and in writing.

Legal Practice in England and Wales

The English LLB provides valuable preparation for Stage 1 of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).

Our graduates also benefit from our partnership with the College of Legal Practice (CLP) which gives them a 10% discount on all CLP SQE preparation courses, including their LLM in Legal Practice.

The English LLB covers the seven foundations of legal knowledge required for the academic component of training to become a barrister.

• For more information on qualifying as a solicitor, visit the Solicitors Regulation Authority website
• For more information on qualifying as a barrister, visit the Bar Standards Board website

Legal Practice in Northern Ireland

The English LLB is recognised for the purposes of admission to the Bar Course and the Solicitor Course at the Institute of Professional Legal Studies at the Queen’s University of Belfast.

• For more information on qualifying as a solicitor, visit the Law Society of Northern Ireland website
• For more information on qualifying as a barrister, visit the Bar of Northern Ireland website

Legal Practice Globally

English LLB graduates also complete their legal training in a wide range of common law jurisdictions globally.

We have close ties, in particular, with the National Committee on Accreditation in Canada and the Council of Legal Education in Nigeria.

During your studies, teaching will be delivered through lectures and tutorials. You will also learn through independent and group study sessions, and you will be encouraged to take part in seminar discussions and debates. There is a strong focus throughout on the skills you can develop, supported by our Academic Skills Centre. You will have embedded classes throughout your degree from our specialist careers adviser.

We place a strong emphasis on teaching by subject specialists. Our engaging lecturers are chosen for their academic and research expertise. Many lecturers also have experience in legal practice.