Law (Foundation Year) LLB (Hons)

<strong>OVERVIEW</strong><br/>Law is central to our society, governing our everyday lives. It’s also one of the most rewarding, challenging and respected areas of study you can pursue. <br/><br/>By studying law, youll develop skills in abstract thinking, critical analysis and practical problem-solving. By progressing these essential skills, there will be a broad range of exciting career possibilities available to you once you graduate. <br/><br/>This foundation year helps you prepare for the LLB if you don’t have traditional academic qualifications. During the year, you’ll get an introduction to law and how it applies across society. You’ll also develop the academic and study skills you need to complete a university degree. <br/><br/><strong>FEATURES AND BENEFITS</strong><br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Adapt to university life</strong> – find your feet and get to know your lecturers. This foundation year is designed to prepare you for your LLB.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Funding support</strong> – you can apply for student finance (e.g. tuition fee loan, student loan and student maintenance grant) in the same way as other students.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Enhance your employability</strong> – through activities including internships, volunteering or learning a new language. With our award-winning ‘Rise at Manchester Met’ programme you can gain extra academic credits towards your degree.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Well-connected</strong> – we have links to leading law firms, chambers, and the wider professional sectors – including Eversheds, DWF, Deloitte, Browne Jacobson, Addleshaw Goddard and chambers across the Northern Circuit.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>A supportive community</strong> –we work closely with the student Law Society to ensure a full programme of employability and social activities that are inclusive and help you to succeed within our community. <br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Specialist facilities</strong> – we have invested in our facilities to offer an enhanced student experience. Our state-of-the-art moot court room offers students the ideal environment to improve their legal advocacy skills.<br/>