Law (with integrated foundation year)
University of Cumbria
UCAS Code: M101 | Bachelor of Law - LLB
Entry requirements
A level
Access to HE Diploma
Pass 60 credits, 45 must be at level 3
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Higher
T Level
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About this course
Study at the North West's Top Law School according to the Guardian League Tables 2022.
Our law degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and The Bar Standards Board, and hence will facilitate your journey to becoming a solicitor or a barrister, or a broader range of careers.
On this course, you'll learn about the law and legal skills such as how to interview clients. You’ll take part in mock court cases (civil and criminal) and work on real-life legal problems.
**Course Overview**
You’ll gain a strong foundation in legal knowledge and skills relevant to careers in the legal profession and many other areas of employment. There is a focus on work experience and professional mentors, thanks to our industry links.
Public speaking events, mock trials, and student competitions will further boost your skills. Throughout, you’ll be taught by tutors with experience of working in law, who will provide the support and knowledge to ensure you stay on track.
**On this course you will...**
- Have access to our law team consisting of former practising solicitors and barristers with national and international experience.
- Have access to the criminal courts for mock trials, presided over by real judges.
- You’ll have the option to do a placement in a local law firm or legal service provider so you get work-based learning.
- Be able to use our connection with local law firms and legal service providers and strong working relationship with Solicitors Regulator Authority and the Law Society.
- Have opportunities to use your academic skills practically via our Street Law project, in which you research and advise on real legal issues to clients in our local community.
**What you will learn**
On this course, you will gain a strong foundation in legal knowledge and skills relevant to careers in the legal profession and many other areas of employment. There is a focus on work experience and professional mentors, thanks to our industry links.
Public speaking events, mock trials, and student competitions will further boost your skills. Throughout, you’ll be taught by tutors with experience of working in law, who will provide the support and knowledge to ensure you stay on track.
* Note that optional modules will run subject to student numbers'
**Year One**
- Essential University Skills 1
- Contemporary Issues and the Media
- Introduction to Policing, Criminology and Law
- Essential University Skills 2
- Families, Communities & the Criminal Justice System
- Professional Practice in the Community
**Year Two**
- Legal Skills
- English and Comparative Legal Systems
- Practical Contract Law
- Law of Torts
- Citizen and State
- Persuasive Presentation and Courtroom Skills
**Year Three**
- Lawyering and Dispute Resolution in a Digital Age
- Criminal Law
- Land Law
- Equity and Trusts
- Law of the European Union
- Law of Criminal Evidence (optional)
- Human Rights (optional)
- Family Law (optional)
**Year Four**
- Law Dissertation
- Business Awareness and Employment Practice
- Law in Action
- Medical Law and Ethics (optional)
- Human Rights (optional)
- Law Placement (optional)
- Law of Criminal Evidence (optional)
- Family Law (optional)
- Intellectual Property Law (optional)
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Law graduates tend to go into the legal industry, and they usually take similar routes. Jobs are competitive — often very competitive - but starting salaries are good and high fliers can earn serious money - starting on over £24k in London on average. Be aware though - some careers, especially as barristers, can take a while to get into, and the industry is changing as the Internet, automation and economic change all have an effect, If you want to qualify to practise law, you need to take a professional qualification — many law graduates then go on to law school. If you want to go into work, then a lot of law graduates take trainee or paralegal roles and some do leave the law altogether, often for jobs in management, finance and the police force. A small proportion of law graduates also move into another field for further study. Management, accountancy and teaching are all popular for these career changers, so if you do take a law degree and decide it’s not for you, there are options.
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