Law and Technology University of Surrey

Overview

The Law ( Law and Technology Pathway) programme at the University of Surrey includes all the core subjects currently required for a qualifying law degree, while giving you the opportunity to specialise in law and technology and gain digital lawyering skills that are critical to the changing global economy and workplace.

Career opportunities

• Each year, many of the LLB in Law (Law and Technology Pathway) offered by the University of Surrey graduates take up permanent employment with prestigious employers. These have included Clifford Chance, Eversheds and other solicitor firms, sets of barristers’ chambers and legal departments of large companies. We have also placed students in organisations outside law such as the BBC and Electricité de France. In combination with the student Law Society, we run a variety of events, competitions and activities, such as mooting and client interviewing. These are not only enjoyable and rewarding but will also enhance your employability and introduce you to local and regional solicitors, barristers and other legal professionals. The School of Law also has close links with the University of Law in Guildford and co-operates with them in a number of career-development activities. Recent School of Law graduates have secured roles such as:  
• Compliance Associate, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP 

• HR Case Manager, Ministry of Justice 

• Graduate Scheme Trainee (Banking), Lloyds Bank 

• Paralegal, Shoosmiths 

• Tax Analyst, Deloitte 

• Corporate Paralegal, Meade King LLP 

• Claims Handler, Arthur J Gallagher. 

Accreditation

The qualifying law degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for the purposes of satisfying the academic stage of training.