Law with Politics (Hons) University of Hull

Overview

Our extensive Westminster connections, together with wider UK and international expertise, ensure you’ll be at the heart of contemporary political debate.

With the Law with Politics (Hons) degree from The University of Hull you'll be taught by experts whose research influences policy, regulatory change and public debate. Get to grips with the concept of law, legal phenomena and legal systems. And examine political theory and key advances in human security and welfare. You could also study abroad at one of our highly ranked partner institutions.

We provide you with much more than a degree. We’re all about preparation for your career. Learn the legal ropes in our mock courtrooms. And work alongside professionals on real cases – ranging from family mediation to employment tribunals – in our Legal Advice Centre and Mediation Centre.

Build your legal experience on internships with local law firms and government – and mini-pupillages with Wilberforce Chambers. Practice legal skills in our Law Society’s mooting and client interviewing competitions. And rub shoulders with leading law firms at our yearly careers convention.

Future prospects

We’ve been teaching Law at Hull since the University was founded in 1927. Our Law graduates form a wide network around the world.

Our LLB programmes include the foundations of legal knowledge, which are essential for going into legal practice. The skills and knowledge you’ll gain are also highly sought after by employers inside and outside of the legal field – so you’ll open up a whole range of careers.

Our graduates go on to roles including solicitor, barrister, legal executive, civil servant, political researcher and within local government.

Take a look at our facilities

• Legal Advice Centre

Work on real cases advising members of the community in our Legal Advice Centre. Your chance to make a huge difference to people’s lives and get a head start over other graduates.

• State-of-the-art Mock Courtrooms

Learn the legal ropes in our mock courtrooms. Our mock criminal law courtroom includes a dock for ‘the accused’, witness box, jury area, public gallery and Judge’s chamber.

• Mediation Centre

Gain real-world experience of mediation, working with local businesses and individuals to solve civil law disputes such as consumer, tenancy or employment issues.

• Brynmor Jones Library

Our 7-storey library is home to 1 million+ books, extensive digital resources drawn from libraries and archives across the world, and stunning panoramic views of the city from the 7th floor.