Law York St John University

Overview

Course Overview

At York St John Law School, and across the University, the research and teaching is led by principles of social justice. This means the Law program at York St John University will encourage you to critique and question the law according to principles of equality and fairness. This will help you to develop as an independent and ethical professional as you become aware of the cultural and social contexts. You will be able to give back to your local community through your career. Graduates of these courses will be eligible to progress on to the Solicitors Qualifying Examination for aspiring solicitors and, subject to attainment, the BPTC for aspiring barristers.

Law graduates are known for their ability to think critically, analyse information and solve problems. You will develop a wide range of valuable transferable skills including teamwork, letter writing, practical research and communication skills in a variety of contexts. Courses have been designed to prepare you to succeed in the modern, digital workplace no matter what your future ambitions. 

The first two years of study are the same across each of our courses as we introduce you to the core knowledge and skills which will underpin your chosen areas of specialism as you progress through your studies.

York St John Law Clinic

All students will have the opportunity to be a part of York St John Law Clinic. You will work alongside your peers and academics to offer advice and assistance to individuals and small businesses in the local community who cannot afford to pay, gaining experience across a variety of cases and a range of topics. York St John Law Clinic enables you to make a valuable contribution to the local community whilst you are studying, reflecting the University's commitment to social justice and allowing you to evaluate the impact of laws and legal processes on the lives of local people.

Time spent in York St John Law Clinic counts towards the two years’ Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) that you are required to accrue before qualifying as a solicitor, therefore potentially reducing the period between graduation and admission to the roll of solicitors.