The only CILEx-accredited LLB in the UK
The LLB Law & Legal Practice at Bloomsbury Institute London is the only undergraduate law degree in the UK accredited by CILEx Regulation — giving you a direct route to becoming a Chartered Legal Executive alongside the full academic standing of an LLB (Hons) validated by Birkbeck, University of London.
From Year 1, you'll work on real client matters under the supervision of qualified solicitors. Small cohort sizes (typically 25–30 per seminar group) mean your tutors know your name, and our teaching approach is designed to fit around working adults.
Graduates leave with a Birkbeck-validated degree and may be exempt from some CILEx assessments, depending on module choice, on the route to Chartered Legal Executive status. The degree also carries full standing for qualifying as a solicitor through the SQE.
"I came here to discover something that I thought was lost to me, after 32 years of working in one company. For me, the support network in Bloomsbury is second to none – I've never known something to be so extensive."
Andrea David, LLB Law and Legal Practice studentChoose your study route
All three routes lead to the same LLB (Hons) Law & Legal Practice degree, validated by Birkbeck, University of London and accredited by CILEx Regulation.
How we will assess you
You'll be assessed through a range of methods designed to develop and demonstrate your legal knowledge, analytical skills and ability to apply the law to practical scenarios. Assessments vary across modules and are designed to be clear, fair and transparent. Assessment methods may include:
- Individual presentations
- Legal problem questions and case studies
- Coursework and essays
- Reports and portfolios
- Reflective learning papers
- Time-constrained assessments, including multiple-choice questions
- In-class tests and presentations, including Pecha Kucha presentations
Some assessments may be combined within a portfolio of tasks, allowing you to demonstrate your understanding of legal principles, critical thinking and practical legal skills.
UK Entry Requirements
Academic Interview: Applicants may be required to attend and pass an Academic Interview with one of our Lecturers.
English Language: If you do not have GCSE English Language or Literature, please click here to see the alternative English language qualifications we can accept.
UK Application Process
Why study with us
Based in central London
In the heart of Bloomsbury, London's education quarter, with full access to Birkbeck's library and academic resources.
Small class sizes
Small classes mean real attention from your tutors, not just a seat in a lecture hall.
Qualify quicker
Our courses carry professional accreditations and exemptions, and every subject offers a two-year accelerated route to get you qualified sooner.
Teaching that delivers
88% of UK students rated their teaching positively (NSS 2026).
Where a BIL law degree takes you
Law graduates from Bloomsbury Institute enter a wide range of legal and professional roles. Your CILEx accreditation opens a direct route to Chartered Legal Executive status — the fastest growing legal career pathway in England and Wales.
UK law graduate data. Sources: Office for Students progression data (2021); HESA Graduate Outcomes 2021/22 (published June 2024); Prospects.ac.uk / HESA Graduate Outcomes survey.
Frequently asked questions
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