Law LLB (Canadian stream)
3 years
Law is a hugely diverse field with many paths. This is for you if you are seeking to qualify as a lawyer or work in a legal role in Canada following an LLB Law degree from England and Wales. You’ll cover core subjects like contract and criminal law, study Canadian Law modules and have the freedom to explore areas you’re passionate about like human rights or medical law, all supported by experts in your chosen fields.
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Course information
Typical offer 80% average in Grade 12 / DEC
UCAS code M100
International fee £18,950
Institute code L34
Taught by Leicester Law School
22nd in the UK for Law (The Guardian University Guide 2025)
Best society for Pro Bono (LawCareers.net Awards 2022)
Course description
Course description
This is for you if you are seeking to qualify as a lawyer or work in a legal role in Canada following an LLB degree from England and Wales and do not yet have a first degree or do not meet the entry requirements for the Law (JD Pathway) LLB.
At Leicester Law School, our research-led teaching is delivered through lectures, tutorials and seminars. In small group tutorials of around twelve to fifteen students, you’ll receive individual support to make sure you have fully understood the topic.
Throughout the course you will develop your legal reasoning and problem-solving skills while learning to apply both English and Canadian law in a real-life context. You will study the core branches of law with freedom to choose your modules from a broad list of specialist areas. By studying the core module ‘Foundations of Canadian Law’ and choosing ‘Canadian Constitutional Law’ as one of your optional modules in your final year, you will be equipped with a critical understanding of the framework and fundamentals of Canadian law, as well as prepared for the Canadian National Committee on Accreditation exams. This degree is recognised in England, Wales and Canada and will provide an excellent foundation to pursue a legal career in these countries.
You will join our community of over 300 Canadian law students – the largest group in any UK university. Our student-run Canadian Law Society will both support you during your time with us, and also provide you with a wealth of opportunities to enhance your prospects as a law graduate. With more than ten years' experience supporting students on their transition to a legal career in Canada, we have the expertise to get you to where you want to go.
See our webpages for Canadian applicants to find out more about studying with us.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
No LSAT nor LNAT required - Unlike some universities, at Leicester we do not require applicants to have completed the Law School Admissions Test and the UK equivalent, the Law National Aptitude Test. We are not convinced the scores provide any information that we cannot get from your exam grades, personal statement and school reference.
- At least 80% average on grades achieved in Grade 12, for school leavers from Canada (other than Quebec). Your top five or top six grades (depending on province) are used to calculate the average.
- At least 80% overall on the Diplôme d’Etudes Collégiales (DEC), for school leavers from Quebec. English Language requirement also applies.
- A-levels: AAB. General Studies accepted
- EPQ with A-levels: ABB + EPQ at grade B
- GCSE: English language at Grade C/4 or above
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass relevant diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit
- International Baccalaureate: Pass diploma with 33 points. Plus grade 4 in SL English if not held at GCSE.
- BTEC Nationals: D*D*D with a strong GCSE background
- T Levels: Distinction and A in the core component. Please contact our Admissions Team for full details of T Levels accepted.
*Entry requirements for graduates vary by university. Contact AHLadmissions@le.ac.uk to check your eligibility for this or the LLB JD Pathway.
Other national and international qualifications considered.
Second year entry is not permitted. Students from approved partner universities in Malaysia can join our UK Degree Transfer Programme.
Selection Process
When considering your application, we look for evidence that you will be able to fulfil the objectives of the course and achieve the standards required. We take into account a range of factors including previous exam results, your motivation for studying a law degree and future aspirations.
Applicants are not normally interviewed. If you receive an offer you will be invited to visit the Leicester Law School.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.5 including 6.0 in writing (or equivalent). If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.
International Qualifications
Find your country in this list to check equivalent qualifications, scholarships and additional requirements.
Countries listFees and funding
Fees and funding
UK Students
Starting in 2025
Tuition fees for 2025/26 are yet to be confirmed. As an indication of what you might pay, the fees for students who started in 2024/25 were:
- £9,250 in your first year. Tuition fees are subject to government regulations and may change in future years
- Year Abroad: your fee will be £1,385 for that year
Find out more about scholarships and funding.
International Students
Starting in 2025
- £18,950 per year
- Year Abroad: £4,737.50, which is 25% of the full-time tuition fee
If you are resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland, you will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.
If you are an EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU settlement scheme, you may qualify for the UK fee (subject to criteria).
Find out more about scholarships and funding.
Find out more about our international community at Leicester Law School.
Careers and employability
Careers and employability
Whether you're looking for a career in law or are not yet sure where your degree will take you, our dedicated team of Careers Tutors are here to help. With a huge array opportunities to take part in, you'll discover the range of paths available and find the one that's right for you. Along, the way, you'll develop a portfolio of professional skills and also learn what employers are looking for in applications and job interviews.
Some of the careers initiatives within the School include:
- Pro bono projects: Our student-led Pro Bono Group offers hundreds of volunteer roles across an extensive range of projects. Advise real clients in our Legal Advice Clinic or at the courts in Leicester, managing your own case load. Help a local or global community or be part of something really different and carry out research to support vulnerable people on death row in the USA – we’re one of only two universities doing this. As the projects are student-managed and supported by professionals and experts, you could even be the next leader of a new project.
- Legal competitions: The Leicester University Law Society organise mooting, debating, client interviewing, negotiation and mediation competitions for you to develop key transferable skills. For aspiring barristers, we have a brand-new dedicated moot court room and grand debating chamber, in which you can compete in national and international mooting competitions.
- Guaranteed Entry Scheme for progression to the professional training courses for solicitors with the University of Law, BPP University and BARBRI and a programme of support for the bar course interview from the University of Law, BPP University and other leading providers of the bar course.
- Networking events: With strong links to local, regional and national law firms, we'll help you to get your foot in the door. Make connections at our annual law fair which attracts over 40 top law firms (including magic circle firms) and through our meet-and-greet sessions with successful graduates.
- Workshops: Applying for jobs is a skill in itself and we’ll help you to succeed with tailored workshops on CV-writing, applications, psychometric tests, interviews and assessment centre techniques.
- Vacancy alerts and weekly newsletters to help you find vacation placements, work experience and a job after graduation.
- Commercial awareness programme run by the Leicester University Law Society ensuring you know what employers and clients really need from you.
- Practice-focused assessments: We’ll teach you how to draft a letter to a client in your first year – an essential skill for any solicitor. You can take this further in practice-based optional modules.
Our courses satisfy the entry requirements for the professional courses to prepare you to qualify as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales and permit exemptions from the legal executive qualification. Applicants wishing to become lawyers outside of England and Wales should consult the appropriate country’s legal statutory body to check the requirements. Leicester Law School LLB degrees are recognised by the Legal Practice Qualifications Board of Malaysia and are qualifying degrees for Canada.
For more information about professional qualification, consult:
- The Legal Practice Course and Solicitors Qualifying Exam
- Bar Professional Training Course and Bar Training Pathways
- Legal Executive Exemptions
Graduate destinations
Graduates from our Law degrees have gone on to work for a wide range of employers including:
- DLA Piper
- Freeths LLP
- Grant Thornton LLP
- Home Office
- Sharkespeare Martineau LLP
- Rolls-Royce
After graduating from Leicester Law School, Michael went on to work at Slaughter & May, a member of the prestigious Magic Circle of law firms.
Careers and Employability Service
Get career-ready at Leicester with guidance from our award-winning Careers and Employability Service. We're here to give you a lifetime offer of support, even after graduation. Our team of specialist careers advisers and mentors will help you every step of the way. From supporting you with CVs and interviews, to volunteering opportunities and placements, we're here to help you reach your professional goals.
Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable Development Goals
We are committed to providing skills and knowledge to help prepare you tackle global challenges. We have mapped our undergraduate degrees for learning which aligns to the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
This degree includes learning which relates to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:
- Goal 3: Health and well-being
- Goal 5: Gender equality
- Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
- Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- Goal 10: Reduced inequalities
- Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong institutions
What our students say
What our students say
“What I learned during the course would not only dramatically increase my academic abilities, but that it would deeply contribute to my personal growth as well, teaching me to reason, reflect and analyse in my daily life.”
- Amany, LLB 2021
Course structure
Year 1
Year 1
In the first year, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of the English legal system, including the development of laws, approaches to interpreting the law and the structure of the courts. You will learn how to think critically about the way the law operates, solve legal problems and develop an understanding of working in the legal profession. You will consider the role that law plays in resolving disputes, upholding justice and regulating society.
Modules
- Constitutional and Administrative Law
- Contract Law
- Law of Tort
- Analysing Law
- Law, Justice and Society
*To select this stream of modules on your LLB, you should apply for the M100 Law LLB programme and will need to choose the Law (Canadian stream) LLB program at the start of your first year. The Canadian stream does not have a separate entry in the UCAS system.
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.
Year 2
Year 2
During your second year you will build on your fundamental understanding by refining your knowledge in the foundation areas of law. You will consider the laws which regulate ownership and use of land, criminal behaviour, the protection of assets held for others and the role that European Union law continues to play. You will also study the framework of Canadian law.
Core modules
*To select this stream of modules on your LLB, you should apply for the M100 Law LLB programme and will need to choose the Law (Canadian stream) LLB program at the start of your first year. The Canadian stream does not have a separate entry in the UCAS system.
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.
Year Abroad (optional)
Year Abroad (optional)
We’ll make sure you have everything you need for your future career: not just by awarding you a high quality degree, but also by helping you to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to make your mark in the world as a Citizen of Change. One way you can do this is by opting to take a Year Abroad between Years 2 and 3 of your degree.
Studying abroad is not just for people who are interested in travelling and meeting new people. It is about acquiring life skills that are becoming increasingly significant for a wide range of jobs in our modern globalised society. Whether you go on to a career in the private, public or third sector - or plough your own furrow as an entrepreneur – you will find the experience invaluable.
For more information, including a list of destinations, please visit our Study Abroad website.
Please note
- A year spent abroad still incurs a tuition fee, but this is much lower than for a normal year at Leicester. See the Fees and Funding tab of this page for details.
- Check eligibility for travel grants on Student Finance England. This is not usually available to students whose home is in Canada.
- Places are offered on a competitive basis, and eligibility is dependent on your academic performance in Years 1 and 2.
- Language courses, at beginners or advanced level, are available through our Languages at Leicester scheme.
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.
Final Year
Final Year
In your final year, you will have the freedom to specialise in your degree. All of the modules that you will take in your final year will be option modules, giving you the opportunity to tailor your degree around the areas of law that most interest you. Below is a list of option modules currently offered within the School of Law. You will be given more information on choosing your option modules in your second year of study.
Option modules
Choose four option modules from:
- Bioethics
- Company Law
- Criminology
- Law Dissertation
- Employment Law
- Family Law
- Human Rights in the 21st Century
- Immigration Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Law in the Community: Pro Bono
- International Law
- Jurisprudence
- Law and Political Theory
- Law of Evidence
- Medical Law
You can also choose any two modules from the list below in place of one module from the list above:
- Law in Practice: Legal Advice Clinic
- Commercial Law: Domestic Sale of Goods and Agency
- Gender, Sexuality and the Law
- Commercial Property
- Dispute Resolution
- International Commercial Arbitration
- Criminal Justice: Policing, Sentencing and Rehabilitation
- Environmental, Climate Change and Sustainability Law
- Competition Law
- Islamic Law
- Canadian Constitutional Law
- Advanced Law in Practice: Legal Advice Clinic
- Law in Practice: Legal Advice Clinic
- Caring and the Law
- Commercial Law: Introduction to International Sale of Goods
- Commercial Law in a Digital World
- Wills and the Administration of Estates
- Real Estate in Practice
- Criminal Justice: Criminal Trials and Appeals
- Corporate Governance
- Law and Religion
- Business Law in Practice
- Animal Rights Law
So your selection of option modules can be:
- 4 modules from the first list, or
- 3 modules from the first list and 2 modules from the second list, or
- 2 modules from the first list and 4 modules from the second list, or
- 1 module from the first list and 6 modules from the second list, or
- 8 modules from the second list
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.
Why Leicester?
Gain practical skills through our award-winning Pro Bono Society, which offers hundreds of volunteer roles across an extensive range of free legal advice and support projects. Working alongside legal professionals, you can advise real clients and support the local community. The projects support local and global communities, including investigations of miscarriage of justice in the UK and for prisoners on death row in the USA.
You’ll get personal support with your learning in our small group tutorial classes of around 12 to 15 students.
We have a strong reputation within the legal profession and our annual Law Fair attracts leading employers - all five Magic Circle firms have visited Leicester to recruit our students. The full range of legal employers visit Leicester to recruit students from the Law School.
Reading list
See the types of resources you might read, over the summer, to get a feel for a Law degree and arrive well-prepared and ready to go.
Teaching and learning
Teaching is delivered in two main styles: lectures and small group tutorials. With two lectures in each module per week and a tutorial once a fortnight, you will have approximately 12 contact hours each week.
Lectures provide you with the framework for each subject, whereas your tutorials are an opportunity for you to engage with the subjects in more depth. Tutorials test your understanding by planning how to advise a client or critically discussing pre-set problems amongst a group of students led by a member of academic staff. In a small group of only twelve to fifteen students, you can really have your opinion heard and ask questions to make sure you've fully understood the topic. Through this personalised experience, you'll receive more individual support with your learning, as well as learn how to confidently articulate your arguments. Some optional modules include seminar-style teaching with slightly larger groups, particularly where group work helps replicate the experience of working in teams.
We use web-based and electronic course materials to supplement traditional teaching methods and support student learning. There is easy access to computers in the David Wilson Library next to the Law School and quiet study space in the historic Harry Peach Law Library. You will be able to access information about your courses and tutorials electronically.
Assessment methods include assessed essays/coursework, exams and multiple choice question papers. Professional legal writing - for example, writing a letter of advice or opinion addressed to a client or a briefing for a senior lawyer or attorney - is also built into our curriculum. You will start developing these practical skills from your very first year with us.
Independent learning
Outside of your teaching, you continue learning independently through self-study. Typically, this involves reading journal articles and books, preparing for tutorials, working on individual and group assignments, undertaking research in the library, and preparing for exams. To help with your independent learning, you can access the Library and our social study spaces in halls of residence.
Your contact hours will depend on the option modules you select. You can see details of the contact hours on individual module pages.
Academic support
Our Centre for Academic Achievement provides help in the following areas:
- study and exam skills
- academic writing
- presentations
- dissertations
- numerical data skills
- referencing sources
Leicester Law School is made up of a vibrant international community of academics, many with leading reputations in their field. We have expertise in a broad range of areas across the legal spectrum, which offers you access to a wide variety of optional modules. We strongly believe in research-led teaching, which allows our modules to draw on the latest thinking and cutting-edge developments. You can learn more about our supportive community of experts and professionals by visiting our staff profiles.
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| Course | Qualification | Duration | UCAS Code | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Law (Canadian stream) | Qualification LLB | Duration 3 years full-time | UCAS Code M100 | Availability How to apply |
| Course Law with Year Abroad (Canadian stream) | Qualification LLB | Duration 4 years full-time | UCAS Code M100 | Availability How to apply |
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Really enjoy the fact that your learning is supported by small sized tutorial groups, which allow you to take part in intense discussions and ensure you understand all areas of the law.