Law (Placement Year)

Human rights breaches, defamatory social media posts and environmental harms, Law permeates and shapes all aspects of society. Learn from leading experts as you develop your legal skills. Join in mooting competitions and network with prestigious Law firms to create invaluable connections.

• Why Lancaster?

• Learn from world-class academics committed to innovative teaching and student support

• Take advantage of our links to chambers and law firms across the UK, including international Magic Circle firms

• Unravel technical legal topics and uncover how Law shapes our society

• Join our student-run Law Society, build your professional network and make useful connections

• Gain valuable real-world experience by taking part in our community Law Clinic or Street Law project

• Prepare for success. Our Law Fair is attended by top lawyers and their recruitment teams and we have regular visits from top alumni

A Law degree for the future
Law is one of the most fascinating and intellectually challenging subjects you can choose, and one that prepares you for a very wide range of career paths. Here at Lancaster, our Law School staff combine extensive expertise in teaching with cutting edge research in areas such as Human Rights, International Law and Diplomacy, Commercial and Environmental Law.

Study how law shapes society
Our degree is designed to give you a good understanding of Law in context and wider societal issues. Building on the foundations of legal knowledge, you’ll also learn about issues that are right at the heart of our society such as human rights, litigation funding, legal history, property law and the right to protest. In your final year you can choose a dissertation topic in an area that interests you.

Our modules are focused on your future career. If you are planning to continue in the legal profession, you’ll acquire the knowledge and skills you will need to qualify as a solicitor and pass the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) or to start professional training to be a barrister.

Networking opportunities
We have strong links to Chambers, Law firms and related professions from across the UK, including Magic Circle firms from London. We usually host alumni visits and lectures, and a Law Fair, which is typically attended by lawyers and members of their recruitment teams.

As a Law student you can join the Law society which is led by students for students. Here you can take part in a range of activities such as mooting in our purpose-built Mock Court Room, complete with state of the art technology, it offers you the opportunity to get a real courtroom experience and develop your courtroom skills and confidence.

To develop your professional networks, you can also take part in career events and negotiation competitions judged by barristers and members of the judiciary. An example of recent student success was at the British and Irish University Commercial Awareness Competition, where a group of Lancaster students won work experience and networking opportunities.

Practical experience is key
To give you the edge in your career we offer many opportunities to enhance your academic study with practical real-world experiences. Take part in our Law Clinic where you will interview clients and, supervised by a qualified solicitor, offer free legal advice to the local community on a range of areas including family law, consumer disputes, and wills and probate. You can join the Street Law project and deliver interactive sessions out in the community on topics like cyberbullying.

Your Placement Year
Sometimes known as a year in industry, your placement year will take place between your second and final year of study and this will extend your degree to four years.

Important Information
For the most up-to-date course information and more details, we recommend that you revisit our website before submitting your application.