Is the Advanced Diploma in Law with Business and Management (LLB) an actual LLB degree?

No. It is a pre-degree diploma with LLB-related content. A full LLB is a bachelor's degree and is awarded via separate undergraduate study.

Can I become a solicitor with this diploma?

No qualification by itself makes you a solicitor in England and Wales. The route now runs through the SQE and qualifying work experience. This diploma supports the early steps but does not replace that route.

Will the diploma help me move into compliance?

Yes — the combination of legal literacy and business context is well suited to compliance and contracts work.

Yes. On-campus, online and distance options are available.

Fees vary by mode and intake. Contact admissions for the current schedule.

Advanced Diploma in Law with Business and Management (LLB) | HICL

Advanced Diploma in Law with Business and Management (LLB) at HICL

The Advanced Diploma in Law with Business and Management (LLB) is a hybrid pre-degree qualification for people who can see themselves working at the intersection of law and business — in corporate legal teams, in compliance, in contracts management or in the commercial side of professional services.

It pairs serious legal content with the business and management context that most legal work actually sits inside. Lawyers who only know law tend to give advice that ignores commercial reality; managers who only know business tend to underestimate legal risk. This qualification trains both sides.

Why the hybrid framing matters

Almost no commercial dispute is purely legal. A contract argument is also a relationship argument, a pricing argument and sometimes a regulatory one. The Advanced Diploma in Law with Business and Management (LLB) keeps that reality in view — you will work with contracts, company law and basic tort alongside business strategy, organisational behaviour and the management of operational risk.

Who This Diploma Is For

School leavers planning an LLB or a law-related business career.
Working professionals in HR, procurement or operations who need stronger legal literacy.
Compliance and contracts staff seeking a formal qualification.
International students preparing for further legal study in the UK.

Career Pathways

Graduates of the Advanced Diploma in Law with Business and Management (LLB) typically progress into paralegal, contracts administrator, compliance support, junior legal officer and commercial assistant roles. The qualification is also a credible stepping stone into a full LLB or a CILEX pathway.

How the Programme Is Delivered

Available on-campus, online and via distance learning. Module structure and intake calendar are confirmed at enrolment.

Entry Requirements

Completed secondary education or recognised equivalent.
IELTS 5.5 to 6.0 (or equivalent) for non-native English speakers.
A statement of interest in law and business.

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