Law with American Law (Hons) University of East Anglia

Overview

University of East Anglia  Law School provides an engaging and student-focused learning environment where our dedicated lecturers hold expertise in various legal fields, ensuring a rich and diverse educational experience. You will be welcomed into a collegiate community and will be part of a vibrant student body with an active law society. 

Your Law with American Law (Hons) studies at UEA will combine the foundation subjects of a law degree with a wealth of free choice. Each module is taught for one semester, allowing you to tailor your degree around subjects that stimulate your curiosity. You will receive guidance and constructive feedback to help you to improve your work and develop important skills, such as research, writing, and constructing reasoned arguments.  

You will also have many opportunities to build your practical skills, confidence, and professional CV through the School’s unique employability programme and extra-curricular activities such as mooting (“mock trials”), negotiation, client interviewing, and mediation. During your year abroad, you will gain increased independence and adaptability. 

Through this degree, you will acquire the skills and confidence you need to excel within or beyond the legal profession. Our careers events with law firms, barrister chambers, and alumni create great opportunities to network and discover options after graduation. You can make a difference in the local community by volunteering with our award-winning UEA Law Clinic. 

Careers

• Legal Practice (solicitor, barrister, paralegal)

• Other law related careers (NGOs, international organisations, in-house compliance, legal researchers, police)

• Public Sector (Civil Service Fast Stream, local government, politics, education)

• Financial Services (tax, banking, insurance, investment, accountancy)

• Management and human resources (typically through graduate recruitment schemes)

• Media / journalism