Law [with Foundation Year] LLB (Hons)

**You have the option to take this course as a four-year degree with foundation year. If you choose to learn in Cambridge or Chelmsford, youll study with our partner, ARU College, in Cambridge for Year 1, then Cambridge or Chelmsford for years 2-4. If you choose to study in Peterborough, youll stay there for all four years of your course.**<br/><br/>Train to become a solicitor or barrister with our bachelor of law degree. Get hands-on experience in our law clinics and professional mentoring – and graduate ready to work in the legal field.<br/><br/><br/>- Gain real-world legal skills in our hands-on Law Clinic.<br/><br/><br/>- Study an interdisciplinary curriculum that equips you with diverse skills, preparing you for both legal and non-legal career paths.<br/><br/><br/>- Receive personalised career and development support, ensuring you excel in your chosen field and beyond.<br/><br/><br/>- Break through career barriers with comprehensive industry experience, and dedicated support for your success.<br/><br/><br/>- Leverage our supportive network, including mentorship and career guidance, to unlock your full potential.<br/><br/><br/>- ARU’s transformative legal education empowers you to lead positive societal change and achieve excellence in your career.<br/><br/><br/>A law degree teaches you to comprehend, critically evaluate and apply the regulations and frameworks that society sets up to ensure justice and stability.<br/><br/>Our law degree develops your legal knowledge, makes you learn from professionals and gain practical experience. It provides the seven core foundations of legal knowledge and meets the requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board for a career as a solicitor or barrister in the UK, as well as giving you discounted access to BARBRI SQE preparation courses.<br/><br/>Study in Cambridge, Chelmsford or Peterborough, work with qualified solicitors in our law clinics, and practise your craft in mock court rooms.<br/><br/>If you hope to use your legal skills in other areas – such as business, finance, policy making or public service – our law course will give you the transferable skills you need.<br/><br/>You can also study this course 100% online. Visit our dedicated distance learning website for full course information.<br/><br/>Many of our students choose to study law because they’re motivated by the idea of helping people. And so, from your first year, you’ll have the opportunity to work in our law clinics in Cambridge or Chelmsford. With support from qualified solicitors, you’ll advise members of the public on legal issues.<br/><br/>As you move into Year 2, you can also take part in our mentoring scheme, and get advice and guidance from a legal professional<br/><br/>It’s well worth joining our student Law Society, too. They take part in national competitions such as Mooting, and have a track record of success. It could be a great achievement to add to your CV.<br/><br/>All this practical experience is, of course, backed up by classroom teaching. Our lecturers combine academic modules with those that focus on areas of professional practice, such as human rights law.<br/><br/>As you progress through the LLB (Hons) Law course, you’ll have the chance to take optional modules and explore areas of law that are of particular interest to you.<br/><br/>Whichever area you focus on, you can rely on our personal tutor system, which offers regular, structured support throughout your time at ARU.<br/><br/>You have the option to take this course as a four-year degree with foundation year. If you choose to learn in Cambridge or Chelmsford, youll study with our partner, ARU College, in Cambridge for Year 1, then Cambridge or Chelmsford for years 2-4. If you choose to study in Peterborough, youll stay there for all four years of your course.

The team at Anglia Ruskin understand that Clearing can seem scary. But don't worry, they make it simple and will guide you every step of the way. <br/><br/>ARU students are supported at every stage of their journey, from counselling and wellbeing sessions to a money advice service.<br/><br/>Whatever your career ambitions, ARU's innovative curriculum is developed to provide you with the transferable skills and practical experience that employers are looking for. <br/><br/>ARU has been awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework in recognition of their high teaching standards. ARU was also named University of the Year for 2023, reflecting their commitment to excellent education. <br/><br/>You'll have access to their careers service throughout your time at ARU, and after you graduate. They even have an in-house recruitment agency, ARU Temps, who can help you start building your CV, while also earning some extra money. They were also a finalist in the Academic Employability Awards 2025, showing the great opportunities that await ARU alumni!<br/><br/>ARU's £95m investment in the last five years means you'll get top-notch facilities: award-winning SuperLabs, financial trading rooms, TV studios, engineering labs, gaming suites, mock law courts, nursing and paramedic skills labs, and much more! ARU's Peterborough Lab building was also named building of the year at the 2025 Pineapple Awards.<br/><br/>Find out more and apply to ARU today.