Law (Hons) Leeds Beckett University

Overview

This Law (Hons) programme at Leeds Beckett University will provide a solid foundation for those wishing to qualify as solicitors and barristers in England and Wales. 

As part of this course, you’ll:

• Gain strong transferable skills as you explore a breadth of subjects

• Study commercial and social relationships

• Analyse, critique and challenge contemporary issues in law

• Learn to communicate fluently and coherently using appropriate legal terminology

• Develop realistic strategic solutions to legal problems and recognise conflicts and tensions in law

Career opportunities:

Graduates have gone on to qualify as solicitors and barristers, or they have forged careers in the police, in local and national government, and in business and finance. A wide variety of roles across sectors will be open to you, such as:

• Solicitor

• Barrister

• Paralegal

• Legal executive

• Management positions

Throughout your degree you will receive help in order to decide what to do after university and how to get there. From guest talks to Bar Scholarship and application help to mock interviews, the university provides whatever support you need to take your next steps. 

This could include insight days, visits to legal areas in London, dining opportunities, and 1:1 support.You'll have the knowledge and skills to undertake postgraduate study, such as LLM International Business Law, LLM International Law: Conflict, Security and Human Rights, MRes and MPhil. If you want to train to become a solicitor, this university offers SQE preparation courses: LLM Professional Legal Practice or PG Dip Professional Legal Practice. Also there are opportunities to study for a PhD.