Law - LLB (Hons)

University of Sussex

### **Why choose this course at Sussex?*** **Develop research, analytical and persuasion skills that are transferable to careers in legal practice and beyond.*** **Explore legal frameworks with a global perspective to discover how the law shapes nations and individuals.*** **Gain real-world experience and get involved in the local community through the Sussex Law Clinics.**Developing a global perspective is crucial in an era defined by globalisation and technological change. On this LLB, you’ll gain a comprehensive foundation in English law, while also exploring International, European, and Canadian legal systems.From climate action to digital privacy, you will learn how the legal rules that govern society shape the way we live, work, and connect with each other. You will learn how to think critically about the law, access and determine the reliability of different sources and apply your legal knowledge to solve complex problems.You’ll learn from research-active faculty. Our teaching draws on our research centres' work across many areas, including:* human rights* sustainability* trade policy* gender* crime* information governance.You'll be part of a vibrant student community with a dynamic law society. You may also have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through the Sussex Law Clinics. By providing supervised legal advice to the public, you’ll experience law in action and be able to see how the law can make a tangible difference to people's lives.We have strong ties with leading law firms that enable us to offer exciting opportunities such as competitions in national and international mooting, criminal advocacy, negotiation and mediation.This course places a strong emphasis on your employability. Our teachers have won national awards for integrating transferable skills into their modules. Join us and you'll develop your skills of analysis, argument, problem solving and persuasion, equipping you for a variety of careers – from practising law to roles in government, NGOs, or corporate sectors.### **Location**Nestled in the South Downs National Park, close to the sea and Brighton’s vibrant cultural scene, our campus offers a warm and welcoming home. Situated just an hour from London and 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport, Brighton offers the best of both worlds. Encouraging curiosity, creativity and connection, it combines the best of city life with easy access to the countryside, the UK’s capital and the wider world beyond.

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