Civil law

The BCL is a one-year full-time postgraduate course. The programme comprises approximately forty full options (including a dissertation option) and eight to ten half-options. Following are some key features of the program:The BCL employs a combination of seminars, tutorials, and lectures. Seminars are typically led by senior faculty members and encourage interactive discussion.Students will have access to University's wide range of world-class resources including libraries, museums, galleries, digital resources and IT services.Instead of a supervisor, BCL students have an academic advisor who meets with them at the start of the school year and then often once a term for the rest of the year.Graduates are equipped not only for legal practice but also for roles in academia, international organizations, and various sectors requiring advanced legal knowledge.

Graduates often pursue careers as civil lawyers, working in various sectors such as private practice, corporate law, or public service. The BCL is particularly recognised as excellent preparation for becoming a barrister or solicitor in England and Wales. Oxford has an excellent careers service with which the department has close ties. The average Oxford law graduate is making £72,600 five years after finishing their degree. Some of the job roles and estimated salaries (in USD) are outlined below-Job TitleRangeAssociate Attorney$58k - $157kAttorney / Lawyer$57k - $172kCriminal Defense Lawyer$52k - $161k Paralegal$31k - $68k Operations Analyst$41k - $75k Operations Manager$31k - $77k Legal Specialist$37k - $88k