Law and Business LLB/BA
Study of how law and business interact - combining legal knowledge with commercial insight for careers in business, law, or management.
Is this for you?
This degree could suit you if you:
Want to combine law and business
Are interested in corporate careers
Enjoy analysis and decision-making
Like strategy
Are commercially minded
Popular Career Fields
Law & Legal Services
Business & Management
Finance & Banking
Consulting
Your Personality Might Be:
Commercially aware
Business & Management
Strategic mind
Detail-focused
What is it?
What Is a Law and Business Degree?
Law and Business brings together the study of legal systems and business operations. You’ll learn how organisations are governed, how contracts and regulations shape business activity, and how legal frameworks protect companies, employees, and consumers.
Why Study Law and Business?
This degree is ideal if you’re interested in both the legal and commercial sides of the working world. It helps you develop a solid understanding of how businesses operate within the law, preparing you for careers in corporate law, management, or entrepreneurship.
Course Summary
Study of how law and business interact - combining legal knowledge with commercial insight for careers in business, law, or management.
What you'll study
Most Law and Business degrees cover:
Contract, company, and employment law
Business management and strategy
Accounting, finance, and economics
Commercial law and corporate governance
Marketing and entrepreneurship
Business ethics and sustainability
Legal systems and dispute resolution
Later in your course, you can usually specialise, for example, in international business law, competition law, or business leadership.
Degree Type
LLB (Bachelor of Laws): Focuses more on law and may qualify you for solicitor or barrister training.
BA (Bachelor of Arts): Focuses more on business and management, with a strong grounding in legal principles.
Skills You'll Gain
A Law and Business degree builds a blend of legal, analytical, and commercial skills, which might include:
Legal Problem-Solving – applying legal principles to business-related cases and commercial issues.
Business Strategy Insight – understanding how organisations operate, compete, and make decisions.
Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge – interpreting laws that affect companies, contracts, and markets.
Analytical & Critical Thinking – evaluating legal and business information to form sound judgments.
Professional Communication – drafting legal documents and presenting business/legal arguments clearly.
Pathways, Placements and Work Experience
CAREERS
Career Pathways
Graduates of Law and Business degrees are well-suited to careers in:
Corporate and commercial law
Business consultancy and management
Financial services and compliance
Entrepreneurship and start-ups
Public administration and policy
Work Experiences & Placements
Many universities offer:
Placements or sandwich years with law firms, corporations, or public sector organisations.
Enterprise projects or law clinics where students advise small businesses under supervision.
These opportunities help you apply theory to practice and develop valuable professional experience.
Salary Profile
Coming soon
Qualifications, Personal Satement, What to do Next?
AM I ELIGIBLE?
Entry Requirements
A-levels or equivalent. Most universities accept a broad range of subjects. Law, Business, Economics, History, English, Politics, or Maths are beneficial.
Personal Statement Tips
Show your interest in both business and law.
Mention relevant subjects, such as Business Studies, Economics, or Politics.
Reflect on how law influences business operations and decision-making.
Include examples such as debating, entrepreneurship, or work experience.
What to do Next
Compare courses to see which focus more on law, management, or international business.
Attend open days or virtual sessions to meet lecturers and explore placement options.
Gain experience through part-time work, internships, or volunteering.
Follow business and legal news to understand how regulation affects organisations.
Wider Reading
Business Law by Ewan MacIntyre – A clear and practical overview of law in business.
The Rule of Law by Tom Bingham – Why law is central to fairness and stability.
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie – Timeless advice on communication and leadership.
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman – Insights into decision-making and business psychology.