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Dec 05, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Calendar
Legal Studies (Honours) - Teesside LLB pathway
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General information
The goal of the Legal Studies program is for students to develop an integrative understanding of the law, and its dynamic relationship to social, political, and technological change. While gaining knowledge of the legal system, students are also developing practices of critical inquiry, dialogue, persuasion and self-reflection— key elements of active, socially responsible citizenship. Practicum placements and internships enable students to acquire hands-on learning experiences in legal professional settings. The BA (Honours) Legal Studies/ LLB Pathway with Teesside University aims to equip students with a comparative, bi-jurisdictional legal education, thoroughly covering the Canadian legal context, while providing access to UK legal education. Students build on their academic skills and competencies and continue to deepen their professional, ethical, intellectual and personal development, while expanding their subject-specific knowledge and understanding of law in the United Kingdom. At Teesside, students will have the opportunity to obtain further real-world experience providing pro bono legal advice through their Law Clinic, which works in partnership with lawyers, charities and voluntary organizations to empower members of the local community to access justice. Upon completion of this five-year pathway, graduates attain a BA (Honours) in Legal Studies from Ontario Tech University and an LLB from Teesside University. Graduates will have the option of pursuing professional legal qualifications in Canada or in the UK. Interested students should check with the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) of the Federation of Law Societies of Canada for what additional requirements to expect if they want to return to Canada to practice law. Admission requirements
Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken, and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications. Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U) and attain a minimum average of 80%. Minimum 3.0 GPA (B average on a 4.3 scale) is required to maintain standing in the program. All other applicants should refer to admissions for the requirements for their specific category of admission. Legal Studies (Honours) - Teesside LLB pathway requirements
To be eligible for the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Legal Studies - Teesside LLB pathway degree, students must meet both the degree requirements and requirements of the major as outlined below for a total of 90 credits. Each year prior to course registration, the order and timing of course offerings will be released by the faculty and communicated to students. Practicum
A limited number of fourth-year students are granted an opportunity to participate in a learning experience with a community organization. The Practicum course consists of 100 hours of fieldwork, in-class seminars, and a set of academic assignments. As part of the pre-practicum process, students will be required to acquire a Vulnerable Sector check. For additional information, please refer to the course description for SSCI 4098U . Internship
This program offers students who have successfully completed three years of study with a cumulative 2.7 GPA an opportunity to engage in a work-integrated learning partnership with organizations locally and globally. The internship program not only gives students an opportunity to apply classroom concepts to the challenges of organizational life, but also helps them to gain valuable and relevant work experience to promote networking and life-long career success. The internship program placement equates to a minimum of 280 hours of paid or unpaid field experience. The intern’s wages, where applicable, are paid by the sponsoring organization over a contracted period. The faculty may provide links to various internship placement opportunities or a student may secure an internship opportunity that meets the criteria as prescribed by the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities. Successful work placement completion and written final project will result in the intern receiving a mark and three credits toward the Honours Bachelor of Arts degree requirements. Admission to the internship program is competitive. While students are participating in an internship program, they may enrol in up to two additional courses (six credits) per semester. These courses must not interfere with the internship schedule outlined by the employer. For additional information, please refer to the course description for SSCI 4103W . |
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