Law - Study Abroad (Hons) Lancaster University

Overview

The Law - Study Abroad (Hons) course from Lancaster University  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 also learn about 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. In your final year you can choose a dissertation topic in an area that interests you.

Our modules are focussed on your future career. If you are planning to continue in the legal profession, you’ll acquire the knowledge and skills you will need to qualify as a solicitor and pass the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) or to start professional training to be a barrister.

Career opportunities:

Armed with a Law degree, and with the high-level skills you’ll gain, you’ll be ready for roles in the legal sector and beyond. As well as law expertise and experience, you’ll be the type of graduate employers want – a strong communicator and an excellent problem solver. Our graduates go on to a wide range of careers including working with prestige International Law firms.

During your time at Lancaster University Law School you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop excellent subject-specific knowledge
• Enhance your range of transferable skills
• Secure practical legal experience (subject to availability of places)
• Work on your ability to speak in public, present confidently, and think on your feet
• Access extra-curricular activities
• Gain insight into future options and be guided by a dedicated careers advisor