Law (Foundation Year)

OVERVIEW
Law is central to our society, governing our everyday lives. It’s also one of the most rewarding, challenging and respected areas of study you can pursue.

By studying law, you'll develop skills in abstract thinking, critical analysis and practical problem-solving. By progressing these essential skills, there will be a broad range of exciting career possibilities available to you once you graduate.

This foundation year helps you prepare for the LLB if you don’t have traditional academic qualifications. During the year, you’ll get an introduction to law and how it applies across society. You’ll also develop the academic and study skills you need to complete a university degree.

Enter the legal profession

This is the first step on your journey to becoming a legal professional. It will give you a solid grounding in law that you’ll build on during the three or four years of your LLB.

If you want to train as a barrister or solicitor, you’ll need to complete additional vocational qualifications after you graduate with your full degree.

Learn from professionals

Our staff are practising legal professionals and experienced legal scholars. They’ll share their experience with you on this course and the full LLB.

During the full degree, you’ll be able to take advantage of our extensive industry connections. You'll have the option to choose a four-year route to undertake a work placement and gain professional experience.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Strong industry links - We have links to leading law firms, chambers and the wider professional sectors including Eversheds, DWF, Deloitte, Browne Jacobson, Addleshaw Goddard and chambers across the Northern Circuit.

• Enhance your employability - Through activities including internships or volunteering. With our award winning 'Rise at Manchester Met' programme you can gain extra academic credits towards your degree.

• Specialist features - We have invested in our facilities to offer an enhanced student experience. Our state-of-the-art moot courtroom offers you the ideal environment to improve your legal advocacy skills.

• A supportive community - We work closely with the student Law Society to ensure a full programme of employability and social activities that are inclusive and help you to succeed within our community.

• Funding support - You can apply for student finance (e.g. tuition fee loan, student loan and student maintenance grant) in the same way as other students.

• Adapt to university life - Find your feet and get to know your lecturers. This foundation year is designed to prepare you for the LLB.