Law & Practice BA (Hons) Degree at Coventry University

Law is one of the world’s oldest professions. Filled with intrigue and complexities, law is a fascinating and exciting subject area that is an essential component of every organisation and affects all of our everyday lives. A degree in law can lead you to a wide number of career options, including a legal executive, barrister or solicitor.

Success in this field demands discipline, strategic thinking, a solid knowledge of legislation and the ability to adapt to different scenarios. As legal knowledge is key for success in this career, this course focuses on theory and best practices, alongside quintessential practical learning such as making succinct legal arguments. 

Why CU Coventry

We are committed to delivering a modern university experience to all our students. Our unique timetable and teaching structure gives you flexibility and our small class sizes ensure students receive plenty of contact hours with tutors. We are also dedicated to making higher education accessible and enjoyable to everyone, so we kept our fees low, our timetable structured and made it a policy to cover one module at a time, allowing you to become a specialist in each topic before moving onto the next.

Course information

This course aims to provide a thorough understanding of the practise of law in the modern world.

Focusing strongly on EU law, employment law and criminal law, this course covers a broad range of topics, from engaging critically with how employment law has evolved, through to contractual and tortious liability. Further, you develop mooting, advocacy and presentation skills throughout this programme, building a solid foundation for you to become a competent and knowledgeable practitioner of law.

Career prospects

With an ever-growing demand for legal professionals in all industries, graduates of a law course have an expansive list of career paths to explore.

Many students graduate and find careers in the law sector, while others continue onto further study by undertaking professional qualifications or a master’s degree in specialised subjects such as International Law.

Where our graduates work

Graduates have gone onto further study in law, business and CILEx at institutions across the UK and internationally. Graduates from CU Coventry’s Law & Practice Degree course have gone on to work successfully in leading, global companies such as, DWF LLP, Uber and Central England Law Centre.