Law in Practice

Our new law degree is designed for people with busy lives who are looking to combine work or other responsibilities with studying for a degree.

The LLB in Practice offers a range of legal knowledge, including contract law, criminal law, public law and human rights law, plus essential skills for the workplace. It covers the essential areas of legal knowledge such as English Legal System and Legal Skills; Criminal and Civil Procedure in Practice; Professional Ethics and Conduct; and Advocacy and Mooting.

This law course is part of our new 'Elevate' portfolio and has been designed with flexibility in mind. Classes take place on campus one day per week, with additional learning and support provided online.

Skills development is provided at each stage of the course to help you to develop your employability and technical legal skills. The course also has an optional sandwich year between your second and third years, where you can take an extensive work placement or study abroad. This helps you gain valuable transferable skills that employers are looking for, such as versatility, languages, and workplace experience.

Complete your law degree at Greenwich - and get a US law degree in just 15 extra months

Graduates of University of Greenwich law degrees have a fantastic opportunity to progress on to the JD programme (Juris Doctor - the American law degree) or LLM programme with our partners at Mitchell Hamline School of Law (MHSL), in Minnesota, USA.

This pioneering agreement between the two universities, means that our graduates can complete their JD programme in only 15 months rather than the full three years.

Mitchell Hamline School of Law is also offering up to 50% scholarships (depending on the student application) to Greenwich graduates.

For further information please contact law@gre.ac.uk.

What you should know about this course

• Develop a range of legal, practical and academic skills, including oral communication through mooting, legal analysis. and giving advice in a professional setting (moot room).

• Studying our degree will also mean you are prepared in part for the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) for anyone who wants to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales.

• Apply to assist volunteer lawyers on real cases at the university’s Legal Advice Centre or apply to assist with the Innocence Project London.

• Designed for people with busy lives looking to combine work, or other responsibilities, with study. Classes take place on campus one day per week.

• Our links with employers in London, through our Law Advisory Forum, include law firms, barristers’ chambers and financial institutions.