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Develop your understanding of legal frameworks as you prepare for your professional career
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1st
in the UK for 'organisation and management' in Law
National Student Survey 2025
1st
in the UK for student
satisfaction in Law
Complete University Guide 2026
2nd
in the UK for 'student voice' in Law
National Student Survey 2025
Prepare for a career within the law profession
Criminal law at every level
We offer our Law students the unique opportunity to study criminal law in each year
of your undergraduate degree.
Support for SQE 1
Receive dedicated support to prepare you for the first Solicitors’ Qualifying Examination to qualify and work as a solicitor.
Varied assessment methods
We use innovative assessment methods that prepare for your future career in
the law profession.
Strong employment links
Our courses offer work placement options and we have strong links with a number of national employers and services.
Law Courses
Explore the inner workings of the national legal and judicial systems. Develop vital critical thinking, analytical and research skills that prepare you for your professional career.
Select a learning level
All
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
Foundation Options
LLB (Hons) Law
Learn the foundation of legal principles to give you the opportunity to pursue a career as a barrister or solicitor.
View details
Quick view
LLB (Hons) Law
3 years full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
M100
Learn the seven core foundations of legal knowledge
Study criminal law in every year of your degree
Strong links to employers and organisations within the profession
Smaller class sizes for better learning
View course details
of LLB (Hons) Law
LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations
Study the foundation of legal knowledge as you explore key aspects of contemporary international relations.
View details
Quick view
LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations
3 years full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
ML12
Learn the seven core foundations of legal knowledge
Understand Britain's place in the international context
Gain key skills in analysis, negotiation and international communication
Smaller class sizes for better learning
View course details
of LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations
LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology
Study a real-world application of the law, the psychology of criminals and the investigative element of crime.
View details
Quick view
LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology
3 years full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
ML13
Learn the seven core foundations of legal knowledge
Explore the psychology of criminals and crime
Strong links to employers and organisations within the profession
Smaller class sizes for better learning
View course details
of LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology
LLM Law Conversion with SQE Preparation
Our Master of Laws (LLM) conversion degree will enable students who have achieved a degree in a subject other than Law to study the foundations of legal knowledge.
View details
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LLM Law Conversion with SQE Preparation
1 year full-time (15 months with SQE top-up), 2 years part-time (30 with SQE top-up)
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
Learn the seven core fundamentals of legal knowledge
Meet the academic stage to qualify as a Barrister
Gain the legal understanding for the first Solicitors’ Qualifying Examination
Smaller class sizes for better learning
View course details
of LLM Law Conversion with SQE Preparation
SQE Top Up
This four-month course will support you in preparing for the first of the Solicitor's Qualifying Examinations, which you can sit after completing your degree.
View details
Quick view
SQE Top Up
4 months
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
Take your first steps to qualifying as a solicitor
Prepare for SQE 1 in just three months
Learn from expert and experienced staff
View course details
of SQE Top Up
LLB (Hons) Law with Integrated Foundation Year
Build your academic skills and confidence with an initial foundation year before you move onto learn the foundation of legal principles and beyond.
View details
Quick view
LLB (Hons) Law with Integrated Foundation Year
4 years full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
M106
Build your academic skills on an initial foundation year
Learn the seven core foundations of legal knowledge
Study criminal law throughout your degree
Strong links to employers and organisations
Smaller classes sizes for better individual support
View course details
of LLB (Hons) Law with Integrated Foundation Year
LLB (Hons) Law with Business
Qualify as a lawyer and take business modules to add a commercial strand to your practice.
View details
Quick view
LLB (Hons) Law with Business
3 years full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
M1N1
Combine your knowledge of law and business
Qualify as a lawyer with commercial expertise
Study at the UK’s number one Law department for student satisfaction
Gain real-world experience with a work placement in Year 2
View course details
of LLB (Hons) Law with Business
LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology with Integrated Foundation Year
Study a real-world application of the law as you learn the foundation of legal principles and explore the social and psychological factors behind crime following an initial foundation year.
View details
Quick view
LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology with Integrated Foundation Year
4 years full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
ML26
Build your academic skills on an initial foundation year
Learn the seven core foundations of legal knowledge
Explore the psychology of criminals and crime
Strong links to employers and organisations within the profession
Smaller classes sizes for better individual support
View course details
of LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology with Integrated Foundation Year
LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations with Integrated Foundation Year
Complete an introductory year before you study the foundation of legal knowledge and explore key aspects of contemporary international relations.
View details
Quick view
LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations with Integrated Foundation Year
4 years full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
ML16
Build your academic skills on an initial foundation year
Learn the seven core foundations of legal knowledge
Understand Britain's place in the international context
Gain key skills in analysis, negotiation and international communication
Smaller class sizes for better learning
View course details
of LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations with Integrated Foundation Year
LLM Criminal Law and Criminal Justice
This Master's level degree will develop your understanding of criminal law and the criminal justice system with an optional preparation course for the first Solicitors’ Qualifying Examination.
View details
Quick view
LLM Criminal Law and Criminal Justice
1 year full-time (15 months with SQE), 2 years part-time (30 months with SQE)
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
Develop research, critical thinking, and employability skills in criminal law
Pathway to study for the first Solicitors’ Qualifying Examination
Immerse yourself in many extra-curricular opportunities
Prepare for a career in the criminal justice system
View course details
of LLM Criminal Law and Criminal Justice
Go beyond the foundations of law
Study criminal law on each year of your degree
Unlike many universities, we offer you the option to study criminal law across all three years of your degree, with additional options across multiple areas of law including international law, intellectual property, and international human rights.
Innovative assessment methods
Move away from exams with our practical assessment methods
Our Law courses are mainly non-examination based as we use innovate assessment methods including coursework, as well as those that prepare for your future career in the law profession, including mock trials and client interviews.
Professional experience
Gain quality professional experience as part of your degree
Our Law students have dedicated work placement options available to them in their second year of study, with opportunities to work within law firms, in-house legal departments, Citizen’s Advice and local authorities.
Employment links
Take advantage of our strong employment links
We work closely with law firm Irwin Mitchell who run workshops, career events and talks. We also work with local government and barristers’ chambers to expand your professional network before you graduate.
Guest speakers
Gain a unique insight into the profession from expert guest speakers
Our Law students have the opportunity to gain a more in-depth understanding of the law profession through visiting guest speakers. Previous guest speakers have included The Right Honourable Baroness Hale of Richmond DBE and Supreme Court Judge Lord Briggs.
Why study law?
University of Chichester law students
Student view
Learn how studying Law at Chichester can help you grow
Our Law tutors and students discuss why you should consider studying Law and how their Law degrees have helped them.
Expert teaching staff
Learn from experienced staff here to support your learning
Dr Amy Elkington
Senior Lecturer in Law
Luke Browning
Senior Lecturer in Law
Keith Sinclair
Lecturer in Law
View all staff
Research interests
Cutting-edge legal research that has real world impact
Academics within the Department of Law at the University of Chichester have a broad range of research interests cutting across both the domestic and international spheres and the private and public law domains.
Read more about studying for your PhD in Law with us by clicking the button below.
Law research degrees
Legal Futures
Vocational courses designed to enhance legal practice skills
Our courses are tailored for junior and early-career professionals working in legal services who want to strengthen their knowledge and advance their careers.
Learn more
Related subjects
Business School
Gain industry experience on placements throughout your degree and graduate ready to make an impact on your workplace with one of our business courses.
View details
of Business School
Psychology and Counselling
Develop your academic knowledge and practical workplace skills as you use industry standard equipment. Choose to study an accredited degree and learn from active researchers and practitioners as you study topics you care about.
View details
of Psychology and Counselling
Our address
University of Chichester,
College Lane,
Chichester,
West Sussex, PO19 6PE
View Map
Contact us
(+44) 01243 816000
help@chi.ac.uk
For visits
(+44) 01243 816000
Campus tours
visitus@chi.ac.uk
Open Days & Applicant Days
studyhere@chi.ac.uk
I’m looking for
Courses
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Skip to content
Home
Law
Law
Develop your understanding of legal frameworks as you prepare for your professional career
See our courses
Law
Develop your understanding of legal frameworks as you prepare for your professional career
See our courses
1st
in the UK for 'organisation and management' in Law
National Student Survey 2025
1st
in the UK for student
satisfaction in Law
Complete University Guide 2026
2nd
in the UK for 'student voice' in Law
National Student Survey 2025
Prepare for a career within the law profession
Criminal law at every level
We offer our Law students the unique opportunity to study criminal law in each year
of your undergraduate degree.
Support for SQE 1
Receive dedicated support to prepare you for the first Solicitors’ Qualifying Examination to qualify and work as a solicitor.
Varied assessment methods
We use innovative assessment methods that prepare for your future career in
the law profession.
Strong employment links
Our courses offer work placement options and we have strong links with a number of national employers and services.
Law Courses
Explore the inner workings of the national legal and judicial systems. Develop vital critical thinking, analytical and research skills that prepare you for your professional career.
Select a learning level
All
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
Foundation Options
LLB (Hons) Law
Learn the foundation of legal principles to give you the opportunity to pursue a career as a barrister or solicitor.
View details
Quick view
LLB (Hons) Law
3 years full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
M100
Learn the seven core foundations of legal knowledge
Study criminal law in every year of your degree
Strong links to employers and organisations within the profession
Smaller class sizes for better learning
View course details
of LLB (Hons) Law
LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations
Study the foundation of legal knowledge as you explore key aspects of contemporary international relations.
View details
Quick view
LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations
3 years full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
ML12
Learn the seven core foundations of legal knowledge
Understand Britain's place in the international context
Gain key skills in analysis, negotiation and international communication
Smaller class sizes for better learning
View course details
of LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations
LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology
Study a real-world application of the law, the psychology of criminals and the investigative element of crime.
View details
Quick view
LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology
3 years full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
ML13
Learn the seven core foundations of legal knowledge
Explore the psychology of criminals and crime
Strong links to employers and organisations within the profession
Smaller class sizes for better learning
View course details
of LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology
LLM Law Conversion with SQE Preparation
Our Master of Laws (LLM) conversion degree will enable students who have achieved a degree in a subject other than Law to study the foundations of legal knowledge.
View details
Quick view
LLM Law Conversion with SQE Preparation
1 year full-time (15 months with SQE top-up), 2 years part-time (30 with SQE top-up)
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
Learn the seven core fundamentals of legal knowledge
Meet the academic stage to qualify as a Barrister
Gain the legal understanding for the first Solicitors’ Qualifying Examination
Smaller class sizes for better learning
View course details
of LLM Law Conversion with SQE Preparation
SQE Top Up
This four-month course will support you in preparing for the first of the Solicitor's Qualifying Examinations, which you can sit after completing your degree.
View details
Quick view
SQE Top Up
4 months
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
Take your first steps to qualifying as a solicitor
Prepare for SQE 1 in just three months
Learn from expert and experienced staff
View course details
of SQE Top Up
LLB (Hons) Law with Integrated Foundation Year
Build your academic skills and confidence with an initial foundation year before you move onto learn the foundation of legal principles and beyond.
View details
Quick view
LLB (Hons) Law with Integrated Foundation Year
4 years full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
M106
Build your academic skills on an initial foundation year
Learn the seven core foundations of legal knowledge
Study criminal law throughout your degree
Strong links to employers and organisations
Smaller classes sizes for better individual support
View course details
of LLB (Hons) Law with Integrated Foundation Year
LLB (Hons) Law with Business
Qualify as a lawyer and take business modules to add a commercial strand to your practice.
View details
Quick view
LLB (Hons) Law with Business
3 years full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
M1N1
Combine your knowledge of law and business
Qualify as a lawyer with commercial expertise
Study at the UK’s number one Law department for student satisfaction
Gain real-world experience with a work placement in Year 2
View course details
of LLB (Hons) Law with Business
LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology with Integrated Foundation Year
Study a real-world application of the law as you learn the foundation of legal principles and explore the social and psychological factors behind crime following an initial foundation year.
View details
Quick view
LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology with Integrated Foundation Year
4 years full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
ML26
Build your academic skills on an initial foundation year
Learn the seven core foundations of legal knowledge
Explore the psychology of criminals and crime
Strong links to employers and organisations within the profession
Smaller classes sizes for better individual support
View course details
of LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology with Integrated Foundation Year
LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations with Integrated Foundation Year
Complete an introductory year before you study the foundation of legal knowledge and explore key aspects of contemporary international relations.
View details
Quick view
LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations with Integrated Foundation Year
4 years full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
ML16
Build your academic skills on an initial foundation year
Learn the seven core foundations of legal knowledge
Understand Britain's place in the international context
Gain key skills in analysis, negotiation and international communication
Smaller class sizes for better learning
View course details
of LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations with Integrated Foundation Year
LLM Criminal Law and Criminal Justice
This Master's level degree will develop your understanding of criminal law and the criminal justice system with an optional preparation course for the first Solicitors’ Qualifying Examination.
View details
Quick view
LLM Criminal Law and Criminal Justice
1 year full-time (15 months with SQE), 2 years part-time (30 months with SQE)
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
Develop research, critical thinking, and employability skills in criminal law
Pathway to study for the first Solicitors’ Qualifying Examination
Immerse yourself in many extra-curricular opportunities
Prepare for a career in the criminal justice system
View course details
of LLM Criminal Law and Criminal Justice
Go beyond the foundations of law
Study criminal law on each year of your degree
Unlike many universities, we offer you the option to study criminal law across all three years of your degree, with additional options across multiple areas of law including international law, intellectual property, and international human rights.
Innovative assessment methods
Move away from exams with our practical assessment methods
Our Law courses are mainly non-examination based as we use innovate assessment methods including coursework, as well as those that prepare for your future career in the law profession, including mock trials and client interviews.
Professional experience
Gain quality professional experience as part of your degree
Our Law students have dedicated work placement options available to them in their second year of study, with opportunities to work within law firms, in-house legal departments, Citizen’s Advice and local authorities.
Employment links
Take advantage of our strong employment links
We work closely with law firm Irwin Mitchell who run workshops, career events and talks. We also work with local government and barristers’ chambers to expand your professional network before you graduate.
Guest speakers
Gain a unique insight into the profession from expert guest speakers
Our Law students have the opportunity to gain a more in-depth understanding of the law profession through visiting guest speakers. Previous guest speakers have included The Right Honourable Baroness Hale of Richmond DBE and Supreme Court Judge Lord Briggs.
Why study law?
University of Chichester law students
Student view
Learn how studying Law at Chichester can help you grow
Our Law tutors and students discuss why you should consider studying Law and how their Law degrees have helped them.
Expert teaching staff
Learn from experienced staff here to support your learning
Dr Amy Elkington
Senior Lecturer in Law
Luke Browning
Senior Lecturer in Law
Keith Sinclair
Lecturer in Law
View all staff
Research interests
Cutting-edge legal research that has real world impact
Academics within the Department of Law at the University of Chichester have a broad range of research interests cutting across both the domestic and international spheres and the private and public law domains.
Read more about studying for your PhD in Law with us by clicking the button below.
Law research degrees
Legal Futures
Vocational courses designed to enhance legal practice skills
Our courses are tailored for junior and early-career professionals working in legal services who want to strengthen their knowledge and advance their careers.
Learn more
Related subjects
Business School
Gain industry experience on placements throughout your degree and graduate ready to make an impact on your workplace with one of our business courses.
View details
of Business School
Psychology and Counselling
Develop your academic knowledge and practical workplace skills as you use industry standard equipment. Choose to study an accredited degree and learn from active researchers and practitioners as you study topics you care about.
View details
of Psychology and Counselling
Our address
University of Chichester,
College Lane,
Chichester,
West Sussex, PO19 6PE
View Map
Contact us
(+44) 01243 816000
help@chi.ac.uk
For visits
(+44) 01243 816000
Campus tours
visitus@chi.ac.uk
Open Days & Applicant Days
studyhere@chi.ac.uk
I’m looking for
Courses
Something else