Law (JD Pathway)

Take the first steps towards a range of exciting and rewarding careers with our LLB Law (JD Pathway).

Grounded in a commitment to academic excellence and inclusivity, and informed by research, the programme combines both theory and practice, enabling you to gain a detailed understanding of how the law works within its broader social, political and economic context. You will be required to critically engage with legal principles, institutions, and their societal impact, developing analytical thinking, ethical reasoning, and a global outlook.

You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the foundations of legal knowledge, including Contract Law, Tort Law, Criminal Law, Public Law, Land Law, Equity and Trusts, EU Law, and Canadian Constitutional Law.

As your studies progress, you can tailor your degree through a wide range of optional modules in areas such as Human Rights, Medical Law, Cybercrime, Environmental Law, Family Law and World Trade. This flexibility allows you to pursue your interests whilst developing specialist expertise.

This degree incorporates the core legal subjects assessed by the Solicitors Qualification Examination (SQE), and is accredited by the Bar Standards Board. Subject to a minimum level of attainment in core modules, the degree is accredited by the Canadian National Committee on Accreditation (NCA), and the Canadian Constitutional Law module provides excellent preparation for the NCA exam.
Our programme places a strong emphasis on equipping you with the skills necessary for professional life, recognising that a large proportion of students on the programme go on to pursue careers in law, in Canada, England and Wales.

The curriculum is carefully designed to reflect the evolving landscape of legal education, including the changes introduced by the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), while maintaining the value of a traditional law degree.

You will be supported throughout the programme in developing a broad range of skills, such as legal writing, oral presentation and problem-solving. The inclusion of multiple-choice question (MCQ) assessments, which are a key feature of both the National Committee on Accreditation equivalency examinations and the SQE, further ensure that you are prepared for contemporary professional requirements.

This LLB will allow you to progress to the next stage of training to qualify as a lawyer in England and Wales, and Canada.

Kickstart a bright future at Swansea University.

With around 300,000 residents, Swansea isn’t the biggest city this side of the Severn, but she’s got a big personality with a cost of living that’s refreshingly affordable compared to most other UK cities. Whether you like to explore the outdoors, take in a bit of culture, or anything in between, Swansea has something for everyone.

As a student at Swansea University, you'll benefit from a friendly, inclusive community and opportunities to gain skills that last a lifetime. Alongside first-class resources that include a mock court room, indoor athletics centre & virtual reality lab, you'll learn from leading academics, in a supportive and nurturing environment.

With 120 societies, 50 sports clubs and 12 months of must-see events, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy between lectures.

Whoever you are and whoever you want to be, you'll find yourself right at home in Swansea.