Law, LLB (Hons), with industry placement

Course summary

This course combines practical skills with academic learning by offering you the chance to spend your third year on a paid work placement, allowing you to apply what you have learnt and gain a valuable insight into professional practice. The year on placement will give you a head start in the jobs market after graduation.With an award-winning pro bono scheme, mooting club, thriving student law society, school magazine, international summer schools, and social and networking events there are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved with Law School life and really make the most out of your time here.Why choose this course?

• Your placement firm will pay you during your placement year.

• You can take part in our International Summer School Scheme.

• Students benefit from our renowned expertise in mooting. You will take certain modules which incorporate mooting skills and can also can get involved in international and national mooting competitions for which we have a winning track record.

• You can join our thriving LEX Student Law Society and get involved with a range of sporting, social, and networking activities.

• You will learn in outstanding facilities, including a suite of authentic mock courtrooms and mooting rooms.

• Upon graduation you can choose to apply for one of our courses preparing you for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam. It also enables you to progress on to the LLM Barristers Training Course (BTC) or PGDip BTC for intending barristers.

We are a leading provider of work placement courses and pioneered the first Law Sandwich degree in 1968. Over the years we have developed strong links with the legal profession and our dedicated Employability team will help you to find a paid placement in a suitable environment. Many of our students find that a work placement helps them to decide what sort of career they want to pursue and provides the experience that future employers are looking for. Successful completion of the placement year will also lead to the award of a Diploma in Professional Practice alongside your degree. While a placement can’t be guaranteed, our Employability team has considerable experience in finding opportunities. You’ll be required to apply for and pass the employers’ selection procedures. If you do not manage to secure a placement you can transfer to the LLB (Hons) Law (full-time) course.