LLB (Hons) Law with Business with foundation and year in industry in Southampton United Kingdom | Southampton Solent University

Develop the core competencies, expertise, and professional connections required for a thriving career in legal or commercial fields. Our business and law foundation year prepares you by enhancing your skills, boosting self-assurance, and equipping you for success in today's competitive international business landscape.

During both the foundation year and your complete Solent degree program, you'll go beyond theoretical learning - you'll gain practical experience through innovative assessments and real-world projects. Our programs provide hands-on exposure to global business and legal scenarios, along with additional certifications, professional exemptions, and memberships alongside your honors degree.

Between your second and third years, you can opt for an industry placement year to gain invaluable work experience and enhance your employability.

Solent University's LLB program, offered through Solent Law School, focuses intensely on professional practice, covering fundamental subjects for future solicitors or barristers.

This is complemented by Solent Business School's practical curriculum and commercial expertise, developing adaptable skills applicable across various business functions and sectors.

The LLB Law with Business degree creates multiple career pathways, delivering both specialized legal training and versatile business competencies for corporate environments.

Our innovative collaboration with the College of Legal Practice allows final-year students to earn degree credits while preparing for the SQE1 exam, giving aspiring solicitors a significant advantage.

Practical learning and professional connections form the core of this program. Solent Law School co-founded the Southampton City Law Network, while Solent Business School holds the Small Business Charter with extensive regional and national business partnerships.

These connections enable us to deliver an engaging schedule of industry events, workshops, and guest lectures featuring professionals from diverse fields. Students also gain access to valuable work experience opportunities across legal and business sectors.

You'll utilize specialized facilities including our moot courtroom for realistic legal practice and an extensive collection of legal resources, journals, and digital materials.

Taught by experienced faculty with strong industry ties from both Solent Law and Business Schools, the course offers numerous practical learning experiences and networking opportunities.

You'll examine evolving legal systems and dynamic business environments through a balanced mix of theory and practice, fostering continuous professional development to support your career goals while shaping tomorrow's business leaders and global professionals.