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KOM Consultants is the official Canadian representative of Bangor University in Wales. Canadian applications to Bangor University’s Undergraduate Entry Bachelor of Laws LLB (Hons) program are submitted directly through KOM Consultants 1-877-318-8203 or info@komconsultants.com

Overview

Bangor University Bachelor of Laws LLB (Hons) Overview

Bangor University Law School’s degrees in Wales have been carefully designed to evolve with the ever-changing legal landscape, and to equip students with the legal knowledge and skills demanded by an increasingly globalized industry. Hundreds of students from several countries worldwide choose Bangor Law School every year for its teaching expertise and diverse, multi-cultural environment.

During your Bachelor of Laws LLB (Hons) course at Bangor University in Wales you will study the seven foundation subjects to obtain a Qualifying Law Degree plus additional legal and/or non-legal subjects which allow for specialization. Bangor’s Bachelor of Laws LLB students are encouraged to study in areas which complement your chosen degree scheme.

The Foundations of Legal Knowledge are:

  • Public Law
  • Law of the European Union
  • Criminal Law
  • Obligations (including Contract, Restitution and Tort)
  • Property Law
  • Equity and the Law of Trusts
  • Legal Research

Bangor’s Bachelor of Laws LLB (Hons) Course Structure

Year 1

  • Compulsory modules:
    • Introduction to Law
    • Contract Law
    • Public Law
    • Legal Skills
  • Option modules:
    • Introduction to Criminal Justice
    • Introduction to Social Policy
    • IT Skills
    • Business
    • Accounting
    • Finance
    • Language modules in:
      • French
      • German
      • Italian
      • Spanish
      • Welsh
      • English for International Students

 

Year 2

  • Compulsory modules:
    • Criminal Law
    • Tort
    • European Union Law
    • Equity and the Law of Trusts

 

Year 3

  • Compulsory modules:
    • Commercial Law / Company Law
    • International Law of Human Rights
    • Land Law
Years 2 and 3

  • Option modules (subject to availability):
    • Administrative Law
    • Consumer Law
    • Environmental Law
    • Evidence
    • Family and Welfare Law
    • Law and Religion
    • Media Law
    • Private and International Law
    • Intellectual Property Law
    • European Legal Systems
    • Cymru’r Gyfraith.

* Please note that due to the dynamic nature of Bangor University’s degree programs specific topics of study/modules are occasionally subject to change.

Law School

About Bangor University’s Law School in Wales

Rated 93% for overall student satisfaction*

Bangor University’s Law School is an innovative and expanding school reflecting expertise and commitment to teaching and research excellence. Bangor Law undergraduate and postgraduate programs have been carefully designed to prepare graduates for successful careers in an increasingly globalized workplace. Bangor’s Law School in Wales promotes an environment of continuous development enriched by extracurricular activities including regular guest lectures, work placements, Mooting, the Innocence Project and Street Law.

Bangor’s Law School in Wales boast a level of student satisfaction well above the national average thanks to small class sizes, the safety and affordability of Bangor, and the University’s vibrant multicultural community.

* National Student Survey 2013

Why study Law at Bangor University in Wales?

  • All degrees have Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) status denoting that Bangor Bachelor of Laws LLB graduates will have completed the academic stage of training for the legal professions in England and Wales.
  • As all Bangor Bachelor of Laws LLB degrees have QLD status, graduates may enter directly onto Legal Practice Courses (LPC) to become solicitors or the Bar Practice Training Courses (BPTC) to become barristers.
  • Bangor Bachelor of Laws LLB degree holders are eligible to take the Law Society of Ireland entrance exams: FE-Is.
  • The degrees address the British, European and global dimensions of contemporary legal development.
  • You can choose to have tutorials in all of the foundation subjects in either English or Welsh.
  • We have a dedicated and well resourced Law library.
  • If neither English nor Welsh is your first language, you can study Law with Professional English to refine your legal linguistic skills.
  • Bangor is the only institution in north Wales to offer a Law degree.
  • The degree is taught by bilingual staff with a wide range of expertise.

What Attracts Canadians

What Attracts Canadians to Bangor University in Wales

  • Established in 1884, Bangor University is one of the oldest and most prestigious degree-awarding institutions in the UK.
  • Bangor University in Wales is ranked amongst the top 5 best value university cities in the UK, according to the cost-of-living survey published in The Independent.
  • Bangor University has the fairest workload in the UK according to the Times Higher Education Student Experience survey for 2013.
  • Bangor University are rated amongst the top 10 universities in the UK for student support (Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2013)
  • Bangor is located just off the A55, providing fast and easy access to the UK motorway network. Manchester airport is within a one-and-a-half hour drive of Bangor. Bangor is within a short train distance of rail Manchester, Liverpool and London, and ferry connections from nearby Holyhead to Ireland are fast and frequent.
  • Situated between Snowdonia National Park and the north Wales coast, Bangor is renowned for having one of the most beautiful settings of any university in the UK. With its beaches, lakes, mountains and ample countryside, it is a paradise for sporty students or anyone who enjoys the outdoors.
  • Students from countries worldwide attend Bangor Law School for undergraduate, masters and research training, creating a dynamic learning environment.
  • Bangor University’s Careers and Employability Service is recognized nationally as being one of the most active careers services in the UK.
  • Bangor University guarantee all first year undergraduate students a place in our halls of residence.

Professional Recognition

Professional Recognition in Canada

All Bangor University’s Bachelor of Laws LLB degrees are recognized by the Law Society of England and Wales and the Bar Council, and therefore enjoy Qualifying Law Degree status.

Graduates of Bangor University’s Bachelor of Laws LLB (Hons) are eligible to apply for licensing in Canada; however, it is critical students understand the requirements needed to complete this process before licensing will be granted.

KOM Consultants understand the process and requirements needed to enter the legal profession in Canada. Contact KOM Consultants for more information

All students applying directly through KOM Consultants will be supported with the latest information on the accreditation process.

Current News


Bangor University latest news

Bangor University Goes 100% Renewable


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has announced that 100% of its electricity is now supplied from guaranteed renewable sources.

In June 2019, formally declared a Climate Emergency in line with the long-standing commitment to being the Sustainable University, and the switch to renewable energy is part of that commitment.

The University has been working hard to reduce our energy use for more than 15 years – overall electricity use per m2 floor area has fallen by nearly 16% since 2005. …

Bangor University Rated One Of The Best In The UK For Student Satisfaction


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has again been ranked in the top 10 of the UK’s non-specialist Universities, according to the latest annual National Student Survey (NSS).

The news follows the University’s inclusion among the top 100 European Universities in the recent Times Higher Education (THE) European Teaching Rankings, the first university league table to focus solely on teaching and learning.

was also awarded a Gold Standard in the first round of the UK Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework. …

A Hat Trick for Bangor University at the Inter-Collegiate Eisteddfod 2018


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Following a weekend of competition, were victorious at the Inter-Collegiate Eisteddfod 2018, winning for a third time in a row.

The Eisteddfod is a highlight for Welsh students in Wales, and this year it was held for the first time at Lampeter by the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.

Osian Owen, a student of the School of Welsh at was the winner of both the Chair and the Crown.

Osian said: “Winning both the Chair and the Crown came as a shock, …

Bangor University retains place in World University Rankings


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has retained its position among the top 350 universities worldwide for the fourth year in succession, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

In addition, is placed within the top 10% of universities globally for its International Outlook.

A total of 1102 institutions were included in this year’s rankings, which measured institutions on factors such as Teaching, Research and International Outlook.

The University’s position among the world’s best universities is the latest in a number of league tables and surveys which reflect well on . …

Bangor University’s satisfied students


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continues to rise in popularity among its students. The University has risen to 12th place in the UK and is the only university in Wales to make the top 15 in a new university experience survey (Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2017).

The survey, conducted by YouthSight for the Times Higher Education magazine, asked current students to rate their university experience according to several academic, social and general measures, …


ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Award Title:Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Hons)
Length of Program:6 Semesters completed over 3 years full time
Intake:September
Prerequisites:completed high school diploma. Contact KOM Consultants for full details
LSAT Score:not required for Bangor University Law School
Interview:not required for Bangor University Law School
Application Dates:Applicants are advised to apply 9 months in advance
Annual Tuition Fees:Contact KOM Consultants for latest tuition fees 1-877-318-8203
Faculty:Law
Country:Wales