Law The University of Manchester

Overview

You will learn the necessary compulsory subjects of a law degree, as well as being able to choose from the extensive range of optional units offered by our diverse team of law, criminology and ethics specialists.

Studying at one of the UK's most international universities means you will be given opportunities to develop connections with legal practitioners and industry professionals from across the world. Our commitment to improving our local communities will further expose you to the real impact of our work and research, and offer unique opportunities to develop the awareness and practical experience needed to forge your own career.

The LLB  Law offered at The University of Manchester students are offered the opportunity to work in one of the School's award-winning Legal Advice Centres, where you can help provide free, confidential legal advice to the public, under supervision.

Career opportunities

We are one of the most targeted universities by the nation's top employers  and according to the Times Higher Education, we are ranked 6th in the UK for Law. The School of Law has excellent links with the legal professions and public services. 

Throughout your studies at Manchester, we offer a range of support and events to help you to consider and research your options.

The School of Law offers a specialist careers and employability programme with workshops each week delivered by in-house specialists and practitioners including The Business of Law, Civil Procedure, Introduction to the Commercial Application of Law, CV application support, training contract application advice, mock interviews, Special Constabulary, Meet the Professionals, and Making Contacts and Networking.