Law and Legislative Studies (incl year in Westminster)

A golden opportunity to spend a year in Westminster on placement forms part of this unique law degree.

Gain a thorough understanding of law and political systems from leading experts, then turn that theoretical knowledge into practice.

In our Legal Advice Centre and Mediation Centre, you’ll get the chance to help actual clients with real legal problems.

And in your third year, 12 months at the heart of British politics. You’ll work for an MP or peer, gaining an incredible insight into parliamentary life. A year of invaluable hands-on experience, giving you a huge advantage in any career you choose to follow.

Why study at Hull?

• Westminster Placement: Spend a year in Westminster working for an MP or peer, gaining valuable parliamentary experience. Many graduates have built successful careers here, earning them the nickname the ‘Hull Mafia’.
• Shape Your Degree: Personalise your degree with a range of options taught by legal and parliamentary experts. Develop sought-after skills, such as conducting independent political research.
• Real-World Practice: Apply your skills with real clients in our Legal Advice Centre and Mediation Centre. See how the law can positively impact lives and make a difference to others.

Where could this take me?

Our LLB programmes will provide you with the foundations you’ll need for a legal career. Many of our graduates become solicitors, barristers or legal executives.

The placement year in Westminster and the political element of the course can also open doors for careers in politics, such as political research or in local government. But the skills and knowledge you’ll gain are highly regarded by employers across a wide range of industries and employers, such as the Civil Service, financial services, education, the HM Armed Forces and more.

Core modules include:

Public and European Union Law
BPLS British Government
The Contemporary House of Commons
Global Human Rights
Parliament in the UK: Approaches to Reform
Introduction to Comparative Politics

Optional modules include:

Criminal Evidence
Medical Law and Ethics
The Law of Business Organisations

12-month work placement with an MP or peer in Westminster as the third year of this four-year degree.

You'll be assessed through a combination of written, practical and coursework assessments throughout your degree.

Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests.

Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work.

Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.