You'll be immersed in a real-world environment, utilising our courtrooms and engaging in opportunities that provide hands-on experience.Our students can become the change makers of tomorrow they advocate for families without legal assistance, help small businesses achieve big changes, and lead the way in transforming policies.What you’ll studyAll of our degrees are compliant with the requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board for the purposes of professional qualification as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales. Upon completion of this course, you can take the next step in becoming a solicitor or barrister through our suite of professional law courses.Successful completion of the degree requires you to pass twelve subjects. The quickest way to do this is to study four subjects in each of the three years.Alternatively, the flexibility of the course also enables you to study over four or five years.Careers and employabilityYour career developmentA Law degree is highly valued and provides a solid foundation for a variety of careers.Upon completion of your degree you can choose to apply for one of our courses preparing you for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam. It also enables you to progress on to the LLM Barristers Training Course (BTC) or PGDip BTC for intending barristers.A Law degree does not just have to lead to a career as a solicitor or barrister. On our LLB course you will gain a host of transferable skills and an appreciation of the law that many employers will value. In the last few years our graduates have gone on to positions including:SolicitorBarristerIn-house counselTrade mark attorneyTrade union consultantFreedom of information adviserHuman resources officerInvestment bankerAuditorVictim support caseworkerReview and features editorQuantity surveyorBusiness development managerSports marketing analystIn today's competitive job market work experience is a valuable addition to your education. You will gain vital real-life skills that will make you stand out from the crowd and enhance your employability.In addition all students are encouraged to obtain relevant work experience during the vacations. If you undertake at least ten weeks' relevant work experience this will be recognised by our Certificate in Professional Practice. This qualification demonstrates that you have developed practical skills and work-based competencies. You will be responsible for organising your own placements with the support of the University. You will receive an introduction to the Certificate and advice on securing placements in the first year.