LLB Law Senior Status

The Law Senior Status LLB course offered by Queen's University Belfast is an accelerated, two-year qualifying law degree that provides students with a legal education that meets all academic requirements to progress towards a career as a solicitor or barrister. The program is specifically designed for graduates in disciplines other than law who wish to qualify as a solicitor, or barrister, or to develop a legal understanding which would enhance a wide range of careers. Course Content: This program covers the seven foundations of legal knowledge encompassing Constitutional and Administrative Law, Law of Contract, Crime, Equity, European Union Law, Land Law, and Law of Torts. In the final year, students can choose modules on a wide range of contemporary legal issues. In addition to the core modules, students will also undertake a dissertation in year 2 on a legal topic of their choice. Key Modules: Key modules include Constitutional Law in Context, European Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Rights and Accountability, Contract Making and Enforcement, Property Law I & II, Equity, European Internal Market Law, Jurisprudence, and Remedies and Restitution. Accreditations: The Law Senior Status LLB degree is a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) accredited by the legal professional bodies and provides the appropriate professional exemptions for the purpose of article 27 (2) of the Solicitors (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 and is recognised by the Bar Council. Future Careers: This degree provides a foundation for students aiming to pursue careers in the legal profession. Graduates have found positions in the legal profession, police, civil service, public service organizations, international organizations, government departments and teaching. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.