Law at Staffordshire University

LLB (Hons) Law is the key route that students follow if they plan to enter the legal profession. From the opportunity to take part in mock trials to student conferences, the unique feature of this award is its student-centred, practical approach to learning. You’ll be offered a supportive, guided environment to practise skills for careers in the legal sector and to create awareness of the roles of law and lawyers in society.

We have three-year, part-time and accelerated degrees. There is also a Foundation year route for students who may not have the necessary academic profile for entry onto one of our three or two year courses or who have been out of formal education for a while and would like to enhance their skills and capabilities first.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: LLB (Hons) Law

A key aspect of our course is the opportunity to participate in a number of work-related learning experiences that reflect graduate-level employment. For example, students join in presentations, meeting scenarios, case studies, interviewing and negotiation – and have the opportunity to practice advocacy.

In Year 1, you will study the same subjects as all three-year LLB course routes. A workshop-based skills module runs throughout this academic year along with large group sessions and small workshops covering another three core modules. The focus is on practice-based learning, using authentic scenarios and skills exercises.

In Year 2, you will continue with your study of the foundations of legal knowledge, but also study a module distinctive to your Law award.

In your final year, you will focus on specialist law modules, such as: Family Law, Criminology, Company Law, Commercial Transactions, Employment and Equality Law, Environmental Law and Human Rights. Every year, we host our own Law Careers Fair and Networking Event. They attract a wide range of employers for students to network with.