Law with Politics (Placement Year) LLB (Hons)

Human rights breaches, power and injustice, international diplomacy and environmental harms, Law and Politics permeate and shape all aspects of society. On this course you will develop practical legal knowledge and an understanding of how the interplay between Law and Politics affects issues such as war and peace, poverty and inequality, order and justice, governance and power.<br/><br/>Why Lancaster?<br/>• Unravel technical legal topics and uncover how Law shapes our society<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain insight into the relationship between power and the state and learn how policies are made<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn from world-class academics committed to innovative teaching and student support<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Take advantage of our links to chambers and law firms across the UK, including international Magic Circle firms<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Join our student-run Law Society, build your professional network and make useful connections<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Benefit from valuable real-world experience by taking part in our community Law Clinic or Street Law project<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Prepare for success. Our Law Fair is attended by top lawyers and their recruitment teams and we have regular visits from top alumni<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>A Law and Politics degree for the future</strong><br/>Law is one of the most fascinating and intellectually challenging subjects you can choose, and one that prepares you for a very wide range of career paths.<br/><br/>Here at Lancaster, you’ll be taught by staff who combine extensive expertise in teaching with cutting edge research in areas such as Human Rights, International Law and Diplomacy, Commercial and Environmental Law.<br/><br/>This degree is designed to give you a good understanding of Law in context and wider societal issues. Building on the foundations of legal knowledge, you’ll learn about the issues that are right at the heart of our society such as human rights, litigation funding, legal history, property law and the right to protest.<br/><br/>In Politics our academics regularly collaborate with government bodies such as the UK Parliament, on important issues such as racial injustice, voter rights and migration.<br/><br/>By studying Politics alongside Law you’ll gain key insights into the relationship between power and the state, domestic and comparative politics, and policy making. You’ll analyse the dynamics of power in modern societies from social injustice to climate change, from culture wars to the declining trust in democracy.<br/><br/><strong>Networking opportunities</strong><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/>As a Law student you can join the Law society which is led by students for students. Here you can take part in a range of activities such as mooting in our purpose-built Mock Court Room, complete with state-of-the-art technology.<br/><br/>To develop your professional networks, you can also take part in career events and negotiation competitions judged by barristers and members of the judiciary. Our staff encourage and mentor you to participate in these career boosting events.<br/><br/>In the Politics element of your course, you’ll gain valuable insights into the key political issues of the moment by benefitting from our network with external partners, policymakers and guest speakers.<br/><br/>In previous years we have hosted visits from the Institute for Government and the Speaker of the House of Commons, as well as a visit to the parliamentary estate and the chance to interact with clerks of the House of Commons. Through our Ethics, Values and Policy Initiative students have recently met the Spanish Ambassador to the UK, Ministers in both the Welsh and Scottish governments, representatives from climate change think tanks and Bank of England policy advisors.