As part of this course, you’ll:- Pursue and acquire a comprehensive knowledge and dynamic understanding of the law- Develop academic, practical, digital and employability skills as you participate in learning activities and authentic assessment tasks at each stage of your learning- Learn to analyse, critique and challenge contemporary issues in law- Begin to provide strategic solutions to legal problems and recognise conflicts and tensions- Tailor your degree to your career aspirations with a choice of option modules- Be supported to become an independent learner and critical thinker- Become increasingly knowledgeable and reflective about your own academic development and the legal research environment

We have strong connections with local, regional and national law firms, so you’ll have the opportunity to network with potential employers during your study. Some of the firms and organisations we work in conjunction with include:- Addleshaw Goddard- Blacks Solicitors- Department for Work & Pensions- HSBC UK- Lupton Fawcett

We regularly welcome guest speakers in prominent legal positions to share their experience of the profession. Previous speakers include human rights campaigner Baroness Shami Chakrabarti, and Leader of the Labour Party, Sir Keir Starmer. You’ll be able to access their lectures digitally if you are unable to attend on-campus.

You’ll have the opportunity to develop your advocacy skills through our active mooting programme. You could also enter regional and national competitions to hone your skill in this area.

Our Law Clinic brings local law firms even closer to our student community and provides a confidential environment for members of the public to seek free legal advice. If you choose to get involved, you'll develop key transferable skills. You’ll gain invaluable first-hand experience of legal practice which will enhance your CV.

Leeds Law School subscribes to Law Trove, an online service offered by Oxford University Press. This means you’ll have free access to all Oxford University Press Law textbooks. You’ll be able to read texts online or download chapters in PDF format to read offline or print as you wish.

We have an active Student Law Society which organises social, as well as networking and career-focused events.

We offer a range of postgraduate and professional courses. A postgraduate course could help you take the next step once you’ve started your legal training journey.

- Fast track your learning and gain an LLB qualification in two years- Learn from tutors with extensive professional experience and networks in our new Leeds Law School facilities- Be part of a vibrant community on-campus in Leeds city centre- Apply your learning at our Law Clinic and give something back to the local community- Mentoring scheme - benefit from being paired with a professional mentor from Leeds’ legal or business community