
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (graduate entry) (R82)
Open UniversityCourse Overview
**If you already have a degree or masters degree in any subject from a UK university or recognised overseas university, you can choose this route to a law degree.** This graduate entry law degree will give you the legal knowledge to understand and apply the law, together with skills of legal analysis. Alongside studying the foundation subjects of law such as contract law, public law and the law of trusts, it offers the flexibility to tailor your study according to whether you wish to gain a law degree as an academic degree, a degree that prepares you to become a barrister in England and Wales, a barrister or solicitor in Northern Ireland, or provides a foundation to take the national Solicitors Qualifying Examination (specifically SQE1). By the end of the degree, you’ll be prepared with the knowledge and skills needed for a legal career. When combined with what you’ve learnt from your previous degree, this will make you an excellent candidate for any law firm. **Key features of the course** - Offers a fast-track to gaining a law degree in just two years - Covers the 'Foundations of Legal Knowledge' which are essential for becoming a barrister in England and Wales, or a solicitor or barrister in Northern Ireland - Presents the chance to study some foundations of legal practice as the starting point in preparing for SQE1 - Offers practical experience to work on a range of projects within our award-winning Open Justice Centre
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Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Open University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £18,500 | £24,500 | £38,500 |
| 5 years | £22,500 | £30,500 | £45,000 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH16-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH16-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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