Law (with Placement Year) LLB (Hons)

**Investigate systems and challenge injustice with our hands-on, London-based Law degree**<br/>Think critically, construct arguments, and make life-changing decisions with our Law degree. You will build detailed and analytical knowledge of the law, covering areas such as criminality, human rights, business, and the healthcare sector. <br/><br/>Our law programmes are Qualifying Law Degrees (QLD). After successfully completing this course, you can become a barrister through the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) or a solicitor through the Solicitor’s Qualification Exam route (SQE). <br/><br/>**Bring your learning to life**<br/>With our undergraduate law course, you will learn through diverse hands-on experiences, such as: <br/><br/>• simulated negotiation exercises<br/>• pro bono initiatives.<br/><br/>Due to us being based in London, you will have numerous opportunities to visit: <br/><br/>• the Supreme Court<br/>• Houses of Parliament<br/>• Isleworth Crown Court<br/><br/>**Getting you ready for the future**<br/><br/>• Only at SMU can you take clinical modules that see you working at the Royal Courts of Justice and the Central Family Court.<br/>• You can help Amicus – a legal non-profit organisation fighting for those in the US facing a death sentence – make a difference protecting human rights. Youll help real people facing the death penalty. Amicus can also train you in US capital defence law and procedure, legal research, evidence, and professional conduct.<br/>• At St Mary’s Law Clinic, you’ll collaborate with the leading law firm Hodge, Jones & Allen to analyse real legal problems and advise the local community.<br/><br/>**Be taught and supported by experts**<br/>Our lecturers, who have recent practical expertise in law, will get to know you and be committed to your development. At SMU, you’ll get:<br/><br/>• a personal tutor for academic support<br/>• a pastoral tutor dedicated to your wellbeing<br/>• learning and development lecturers to help you build solid study skills<br/>• a university wellness team.<br/><br/>Thats why 100% of SMU Law students say teachers are good at explaining things, and 96% say teachers have supported their learning well (National Student Survey, 2024).<br/><br/>**Hear from our students**<br/>Sophie, law student – “The support that students are offered is nothing short of excellent and Ive really enjoyed working as a part of a smaller cohort.”<br/><br/>Muksaan, law student – “My lecturers have played a significant part in guiding me as they go out of their way to help and provide guidance.”<br/><br/>**About the Placement Year**<br/>A placement year enables you to undertake a year of experience in an organisation between your second and final year.<br/><br/>It will enable you to:<br/><br/><br/>- apply the knowledge and skills you gain from your course in a work setting<br/><br/><br/>- build your commercial awareness and insights into organisations and industries you might want to work in<br/><br/><br/>- develop your professional skills through company training, networking skills and confidence in the workplace<br/><br/><br/>- get some great experience for future job applications or even land a graduate job.<br/><br/><br/>**Support from St Mary’s every step of the way**<br/>Securing a placement can really help you develop your job search skills and the Employability Service placement and Careers Teams can support you to find and apply for available opportunities.<br/><br/>**Please note:** in the event that you cannot secure a placement you will be able to transfer onto the three year version of your degree programme.<br/><br/>**Why St Mary’s?**<br/>You will gain skills and support to make a positive impact – for yourself and for others – through high-quality teaching, real-world experience, and a community that lifts each other up. Our campus is a London oasis – blending city energy with open green spaces to think, connect, and grow.