Law

Through realistic mock case scenarios, hands on experience of real client cases and close links with the local legal community, a Plymouth law degree will equip you with the relevant skills and expertise to pursue and thrive in your chosen career.

Real cases with real clients
Gain practical legal experience and make a real difference in the community with our award-winning pro bono Law Clinic.

Qualifying Law Degree
For aspiring solicitors or barristers, our LLB supports your legal career aspirations from day one, with alignment to the SQE curriculum and Bar requirements.

Authentic court room experience
Build powerful and persuasive legal arguments and hone your courtroom etiquette in our replica court.

This course is for you if...

• you're passionate about justice and want to make a difference in your community

• you want to develop practical legal skills through hands-on experiences

• you're driven to build a successful career in law

• you embrace development opportunities like mooting competitions and networking events

Course Modules

Year 1
In your first year, you’ll learn about the core theories, principles and processes of the law, introducing you to how it’s studied and practised. You’ll be able to join the Student Law Society and take part in mooting, debating, negotiation and advocacy competitions. We’ve structured the curriculum so that alongside studying the English Legal System, Contract Law, Tort Law, EU Law, Criminal Law and Public Law, you’ll start to develop the critical thinking and self-reflective skills that will equip you for your chosen career.

Year 2
In your second year, you’ll focus on real-life scenarios and develop practical skills in areas such as negotiation and advocacy through our very successful Dispute Resolution Skills module, which utilises our mock court room. You’ll also study Property Law and begin to tailor your degree to your specific interests by choosing from a range of modules including, for example, Family Law, Employment Law, Environmental Law, Intellectual Property, Immigration and Asylum Law, Human Rights and Cybercrime. You will also start to think about whether you wish to elect to undertake a traditional academic Dissertation in your Third Year, or engage with our Work-based Learning module, and work in the University’s Law Clinic or gain experience in an external placement one day a week.

Optional placement year
We pride ourselves in offering an invaluable Work-Based Learning module in your Final Year. In addition to this, you may also choose to take part in an optional placement year. This placement could be in any appropriate external setting, and we can support you in deciding whether to take this opportunity.

Final year
In your final year, you’ll have the opportunity to demonstrate your research skills with a Dissertation on a legal issue that inspires you, or undertake Work-based Learning, including within our Law Clinic. You’ll be able to further tailor your degree to your interests and career ambitions by choosing from a selection of Law modules such as, for example, those intending to progress to vocational training as either a solicitor or barrister, including Criminal Law and Practice, Business Law and Practice, and Trusts and Practice.

For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly