Law with Criminology (Distance Learning)

Law examines the system of rules used by a country or state to regulate society. It's a highly respected, intellectually challenging and popular subject choice. Visit our blog to find out more about the wide range of reasons to study law.

Criminology, as the minor component of this course, allows you to examine complex and critical areas of criminology such as: public protection, race and crime, miscarriages of justice, victimology, policing and police powers, domestic abuse and penology. Both topics complement each other on this integrated programme.

Professionally recognised
This LLB Law course will provide a solid foundation if you aspire to qualify as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales.

As part of this course, you'll:

Explore the intricacies of the legal systems, rules and practices that govern and regulate society
Develop your understanding of case law and legislation
Gain key transferrable analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
Engage with key criminological concepts, policies and theories relating to crime and deviance
Cultivate core legal skills, including the ability to communicate fluently using appropriate legal terminology
Tailor your degree to your interests and future career aspirations, by choosing option modules across both law and criminology
Professional links
We have strong connections with local, regional and national law firms, so you'll have the opportunity to network with potential employers during your study. Some of the firms and organisations we work in conjunction with include:

Leeds Building Society
Crawford Legal Services
Various governmental departments, such as the Government Legal Department, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and HM Treasury
St Paul's Chambers
New Park Court
Leeds Law School will support you to attend events that will cultivate a range of skills to prepare you for the workplace, as well as giving you opportunities to meet a variety of employers from legal and non-legal professionals who could help you plan your career path.

Pro Bono opportunities
Leeds Law School offers numerous Pro Bono opportunities for you to take advantage of. Our Law Clinic brings local law firms even closer to our student community, providing a confidential environment for the public to seek free (Pro Bono) legal advice. This opportunity provides invaluable experience of legal practice to enhance your CV.

We've also partnered with charity Support Through Court, to provide litigants in person with help navigating the legal system. You can work with Support Through Court on a placement or voluntary basis, assisting in completing court forms, writing statements, and attending hearings.

Additionally, you can take part in our Street Law programme. You'll get involved by teaching members of the public about important legal rights and issues, such as social media, criminal law and discrimination in the workplace.

Law in Practice guest lectures
Prominent legal figures regularly feature in our guest lecture series to share their experience of the profession with you. Previous speakers include human rights campaigner Baroness Shami Chakrabarti, chief executive of The Law Society, Catherine Dixon, and Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer.

Our Criminology guest speakers explore topics such as child criminal exploitation and discussions on topics such as the Oldham riots.

Law Trove
Leeds Law School subscribes to Law Trove, an online service offered by Oxford University Press, worth over £200. This means you'll have free access to all Oxford University Press Law textbooks. You'll be able to read texts online or download chapters in PDF format to read offline or print.

Student law societies
Join one of our active student societies - the Law Society and Legal Ladies - who organise social, as well as networking and career-focused events for our student community.