Law, Human Rights and Social Justice (Hons) De Montfort University

Overview

In this Law, Human Rights and Social Justice (Hons) LLB degree at De Montfort University you will learn how individuals are protected with regard to issues such as housing and homelessness. 

You’ll also develop firm knowledge of the foundations of European Human Rights Law and an introduction to international human rights law regime. In your final year you will discover how the law can help people overcome obstacles to accessing education or health care, in the UK and other countries. 

Key Features

• Explore specialised areas of law such as Law of Tort, Public Law of Consumer Protection, and advanced Criminal Law.  

• Gain a guaranteed place on our Legal Practice Course - the next stage of training to become a solicitor - upon successful completion of your degree (subject to conditions). 

• Experience our fantastic dedicated law environment including a mock court room, client interviewing room and an integrated law library.  

• Get involved with our international experience programme DMU Global to gain real-world experiences to support your learning, such as trips to the Supreme Court. Previously, Law students have been on trips include Berlin, Toronto and Doha. 

• Increase your commercial awareness and employability through DMU projects, such as the DMU Legal Advice Centre, the Careers Project, Street Law, DMU Law Society, client interviewing and mooting to ensure you are well equipped for a range of career paths or further study. 

• The DMU Works programme will help you prepare for various career paths with local, national and global companies. Students have landed roles with Toyota, PepsiCo, Hewlett-Packard, The Walt Disney Company and the NHS. 

Graduate careers

• Throughout their degree, students can hone their legal skills by engaging with our Legal Advice Centre, which provides advice to businesses, organisations and individuals. This experience also offers the opportunity to claim qualifying work experience to speed your way to qualification as a solicitor. 
• Leicester De Montfort Law School also offers a programme for final year students to work as paid researchers supporting major research projects, providing insight and expertise for those who wish to pursue career in academia or research.  
• In addition, our award-winning Street Law project enables you to engage in campaigning and education in the promotion of legal rights for individuals and communities. 

Accreditation

This course meets the requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board, which means that you will graduate with full exemptions from the academic stage of the professional qualification for solicitors and barristers.