Law (JD Pathway) LLB (Hons) - 2027/8

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The School of Law is committed to developing graduates with strengths in Employability, Digital Capabilities, Global and Cultural Capabilities, Sustainability, and Resourcefulness and Resilience. This programme is designed to allow students to develop knowledge, skills, and capabilities in the following areas:

Digital capabilities: Digital capability is embedded throughout the programme as a core aspect of modern legal and professional practice. Students are expected to develop confidence in navigating digital learning environments and in using digital technologies to support research, analysis, and professional communication. Students engage extensively with the University¿s virtual learning environment (SurreyLearn) and throughout the programme, students develop proficiency in using general digital research tools (including GenAI tools) and specialist online legal databases, enabling them to identify, evaluate, and apply relevant legal materials effectively. The programme also promotes digital literacy in the context of contemporary legal and commercial practice. Students are encouraged to engage with digital media and professional platforms to maintain awareness of legal developments and policy debates affecting business, regulation, and society. Opportunities for advanced engagement with digital technologies are provided through specialist Level 6 modules examining the legal and regulatory implications of artificial intelligence, the cyber environment, financial technology, and data governance. These modules enable students to critically evaluate how digital innovation shapes legal practice, commercial activity, and regulatory frameworks.

Employability: The programme is designed to prepare graduates for professional legal training and a wide range of graduate careers across legal, business, and regulatory sectors. Students develop a strong foundation in the core areas of legal knowledge that underpin legal practice while also cultivating the transferable skills valued by employers. Through teaching and assessment, students demonstrate the ability to locate, evaluate, and apply legal and commercial information, exercise professional judgement, and produce well-reasoned analyses. The programme also develops students¿ ability to take responsibility for their learning, work independently, and engage in critical self-reflection following feedback. In addition to doctrinal knowledge, students develop professional skills relevant to legal and commercial environments, including research, written and oral communication, negotiation, teamwork, and problem-solving. A range of assessment methods are designed to reflect the types of analytical and practical challenges encountered in professional practice. The programme further enhances employability through clinical opportunities and other experiential learning activities which allow students to apply their knowledge in practical contexts. Students are also supported in preparing for employment through training in CV development, interview techniques, and professional networking, helping them bridge the transition from academic study to professional careers.

Global and cultural capabilities: The study of law inherently requires engagement with international, comparative, and cross-cultural perspectives, and the programme incorporates these dimensions throughout the curriculum. Students are encouraged to examine how legal systems operate across jurisdictions and to consider how legal rules, institutions, and regulatory frameworks respond to global challenges and economic developments. Comparative analysis is incorporated across a range of modules, enabling students to understand how legal principles and regulatory approaches differ across jurisdictions and cultural contexts. The programme also encourages students to remain informed about global legal and commercial developments, including debates concerning international regulation, technological change, global markets, and social justice. Students are expected to critically evaluate how legal systems interact with broader social, economic, and political dynamics in an increasingly interconnected world. The Law School benefits from an internationally diverse academic community, with staff bringing global perspectives to their teaching and scholarship. This diversity enriches the curriculum and exposes students to a variety of legal traditions, professional experiences, and analytical approaches. Through collaborative learning activities across a socially and culturally varied student body, students develop intercultural awareness, teamwork skills, and the ability to engage constructively with diverse viewpoints.

Resourcefulness and Resilience: The programme is designed to cultivate resourceful, adaptable, and resilient learners capable of responding effectively to academic and professional challenges. Students receive structured training in foundational legal skills early in the programme, enabling them to build confidence in legal reasoning, research, and academic writing. Early formative assessment and feedback support students in developing effective learning strategies and in building confidence in their academic abilities. Across the programme, a variety of innovative and rigorous teaching and assessment methods encourage active engagement with complex legal issues. Robust and authentic assessment methods which may include written coursework, presentations, group projects, and examinations, reflecting the diverse challenges encountered in professional environments. These experiences help students develop the ability to manage competing demands, respond constructively to feedback, and adapt their approach to different intellectual and professional contexts. Opportunities to participate in clinical activities, access-to-justice initiatives, and collaborative projects further encourage students to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts, fostering initiative, confidence, and professional maturity.