Law with Politics LLB (Hons) LLB (Hons) LLB (Hons)

Are you interested in developing practical legal knowledge and an understanding of how interplay between Law and Politics affects issues such as war and peace, poverty and inequality, order and justice, governance and power?<br/><br/>This Law degree is taught by the world-leading, research-active academics based in our Law School and Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion. The Law School is rated 6th in the UK for the impact of our research, with 88% of our research impact rated outstanding in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF2021).<br/><br/>**Networking opportunities**<br/>We have strong links to Chambers, Law firms and related professions from across the UK, including magic circle firms from London. We usually host alumni visits and lectures, and a Law Fair, which is typically attended by lawyers (including trainees, associates and partners) and members of their recruitment teams. All of this should help you to make professional connections, learn more about their firms, and get a head start on your career in Law.<br/><br/>Our student-run Law Society usually organises a wide range of extracurricular activities including mooting and negotiation competitions (typically judged by barristers and members of the judiciary). In recent years they have organised a Law Ball, sporting fixtures, and a careers dinner. Each event is designed to help you build your peer and employer networks.<br/><br/>**Practical experience**<br/>Practical experience is important in this degree, with a range of opportunities available. You may be able to take part in our Law Clinic which provides real-world experience of giving free legal advice to members of the local community. The Street Law project provides experience in schools and organisations, advising and supporting them on specific areas of law.<br/><br/>We offer a wide range of diverse opportunities and try to ensure that all students can access the opportunities that interest them, however please note that places are limited on some schemes and modules.