Online law courses at University of Essex Online

Studying this complex subject doesn’t just prepare you for a law career – having legal knowledge can be a massive boost in many different industries.

We’re one of the only 100% online providers offering online law degrees that are fully assessed by assignment or practical assessment, rather than examinations – but that isn’t the only way our courses are different. At undergraduate level, you can combine your online LLB with other related subjects to align your studies with your interest and future career goals.

Why study here?

  • Learn from the best: Study under our dedicated, motivated and passionate tutors who are all specialists in their fields. You’ll also have access to law databases, such as LexisNexis and WestLaw.
  • Flexible and accessible: Our undergraduate law degrees are the only 100% online, part-time LLB courses available that have no requirement to travel to assessment centres or complete timed examinations.
  • Build worldwide connections: More than half our students are from overseas, allowing you to develop worldwide connections to build a successful global career in law.
  • Practical and career-led : Our assessment processes are designed for online and mature students to reflect real-life situations and issues. You can prepare for a Bar Practice Course, or practice for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE).
  • Gold-rated: We were proud to be rated Gold in the Times Higher Education Online Rankings 2024.
  • Study at a leading university: We’re a top 25 institute (Guardian University Guide 2025) with 86% of graduates in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2024).

Undergraduate courses in Law (8)

Advance your legal career with a 100% online LLM

Studying this complex subject doesn’t just prepare you for a law career – having legal knowledge can be a massive boost in many different industries.

At postgraduate level, we offer the LLM International Business Law, giving you a thorough understanding of how the law works on a global scale for business and commercial interactions – useful for a number of different roles.

Who is this course designed for?

  • Lawyers looking to specialise in the field.
  • Those in managerial roles in international businesses.
  • Anyone who wants to build a deeper understanding of international business law.

Postgraduate courses in Law (3)

Undergraduate
Online law courses at University of Essex Online

Studying this complex subject doesn’t just prepare you for a law career – having legal knowledge can be a massive boost in many different industries.

We’re one of the only 100% online providers offering online law degrees that are fully assessed by assignment or practical assessment, rather than examinations – but that isn’t the only way our courses are different. At undergraduate level, you can combine your online LLB with other related subjects to align your studies with your interest and future career goals.

Why study here?

  • Learn from the best: Study under our dedicated, motivated and passionate tutors who are all specialists in their fields. You’ll also have access to law databases, such as LexisNexis and WestLaw.
  • Flexible and accessible: Our undergraduate law degrees are the only 100% online, part-time LLB courses available that have no requirement to travel to assessment centres or complete timed examinations.
  • Build worldwide connections: More than half our students are from overseas, allowing you to develop worldwide connections to build a successful global career in law.
  • Practical and career-led : Our assessment processes are designed for online and mature students to reflect real-life situations and issues. You can prepare for a Bar Practice Course, or practice for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE).
  • Gold-rated: We were proud to be rated Gold in the Times Higher Education Online Rankings 2024.
  • Study at a leading university: We’re a top 25 institute (Guardian University Guide 2025) with 86% of graduates in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2024).

Undergraduate courses in Law (8)

Postgraduate
Advance your legal career with a 100% online LLM

Studying this complex subject doesn’t just prepare you for a law career – having legal knowledge can be a massive boost in many different industries.

At postgraduate level, we offer the LLM International Business Law, giving you a thorough understanding of how the law works on a global scale for business and commercial interactions – useful for a number of different roles.

Who is this course designed for?

  • Lawyers looking to specialise in the field.
  • Those in managerial roles in international businesses.
  • Anyone who wants to build a deeper understanding of international business law.

Postgraduate courses in Law (3)