Start your legal career

Ready to take the first step towards becoming a solicitor, barrister, paralegal, or another legal professional? An Open University law degree gives you the flexibility to study at your own pace – perfect for starting or advancing your career in law and beyond.

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Why study law with us?

Our Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is the UK’s most popular law degree – recognised by The Bar Standards Board in England and Wales, accredited in Northern Ireland, and valued by top legal professionals.
Choose from three flexible routes: an academic law degree; meet the 'Foundations of Legal Knowledge' to train as a barrister in England and Wales, or a solicitor or barrister in Northern Ireland; prepare for the first assessment (SQE1) of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination in England and Wales.
Gain practical legal experience before you graduate, with support from expert tutors and career specialists.
Study law as your first degree, fast-track through our graduate entry route, or combine it with criminology, French, German or Spanish.

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Honours Degrees

Graduate Entry Degrees

If you already have a degree or masters degree in any subject, you could choose this option as a the fast-track route to our Law degree.

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (graduate entry)

Diplomas of Higher Education

Certificates of Higher Education

Open University Certificates

Our professional certificate will develop your functioning legal knowledge aligned to the national Solicitors Qualifying Examination, specifically in preparation for SQE1.

Professional Certificate in Legal Practice: SQE1

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What's OU study like?

Our unique methods mean you don't have to put your life on hold to get a qualification. You can study at home, at work or on the move.

You'll get regular support from your tutor and student support team, who'll give guidance, advice and feedback.

Can I do it?

We can help you work out how much time you have and understand the skills you need.

Most of our undergraduate courses have no formal entry requirements. If you have the commitment we'll support you every step of the way.

Fees and funding

We keep our fees as low as possible and offer a wide range of funding and flexible payment options to make study more affordable than you might think.

Your fees include OU course materials, tutor support, assessments and exams.