Law with Hispanic Law University of Leeds

Overview

You will gain expertise in analysis, research, logical argument and more, as you develop an understanding of key topics within the legal sector. At the same time, you will develop your Spanish language skills and – through a third year studying law in Spain or a Spanish-speaking Latin American country – learn about a legal system that is very different to that of England and Wales.  

Through core and optional legal modules, you will examine the broader context of the law and its relationship with society. You can develop your interests in specialist legal areas including company law, employment law, human rights law, and family law.

Throughout the Law with Hispanic Law course from University of Leeds you will gain diverse skills that will be valuable to you as a global citizen, as well as in your professional career – whether you choose to enter the legal profession or not.   

Career opportunities

As a graduate of this degree there are several professional and academic pathways available to you, including outside of the legal professions.

Our graduates have secured careers in multi-national firms, as well as larger, medium-sized and high street firms; in-house legal teams; and Chambers across the UK and internationally.

Alternatively, you can go into a completely different professional area, and our employability officers will be able to support you with doing so. Our law graduates have pursued careers in business, government services, education, the third sector, the advice sector, finance sectors, and the civil service, amongst others, reflecting the degree’s highly transferable nature.