Law with International Relations (Hons) University of Surrey

Overview

Here you will be taught by experts from Surrey Law School and Politics and International Relations, with fundamentals of the discipline of international relations integrated in your programme from the start of your degree, and the opportunity to take a range of optional modules related to contemporary issues in international politics and public affairs in your second and final years.

Career opportunities

• Each year, many of the  Law with International Relations (Hons) graduates take up permanent employment with prestigious employers. These have included Clifford Chance, Eversheds, 1 Chancery Lane, Electricité de France, among many other firms of solicitors, sets of barristers’ chambers and legal departments of large companies. The University of Surrey offers a varied programme of careers sessions, which provide advice and guidance on what you should do to develop a suitable career path. In combination with our 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 they will also enhance your employability and introduce you to local and regional solicitors, barristers and other legal professionals. Surrey Law School also has close links with the University of Law in Guildford and co-operates with the university in a number of career-development activities. Recent 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.