What can you do with a law degree?
When thinking about career options with a law degree, most people will aspire to be a solicitor or barrister. While these roles are very important, completing a law degree opens many doors for many different types of role within the private, public and third sectors. Organisations often have an in-house legal team, whose role might be to support HR functions, IP or marketing teams.
The role of a lawyer is rich and diverse, whether it’s a solicitor, member of the bar, or a patent or copyright attorney. No one day will be exactly the same as clients will be different and have different needs. It can be hard at times, but it also makes it challenging, interesting and fun because you have to find real solutions to real problems.
Why study Law at the University of Sunderland?
You'll be taught by passionate academics and experts in a friendly and supportive environment. Our LLB (Hons) Law degree is recognised by the Law Society of England and Wales and regulated by the Bar Standards Board and Solicitors Regulation Authority.
We're committed to offering our students unparalleled levels of support during their studies, and whether that be pastoral, welfare, or academic support, we're here to help you succeed.
Extracurricular activities
Over the course of your studies, you may also be offered the opportunity to participate in one or more field trips and in a range of competitions against students from other universities. Our lecturers will encourage you to get involved in activities such as the client interviewing competition and the mooting competition at the Supreme Court. Students can also get involved in the Law Society, which organises a range of social, educational and networking events for Law students.
Student Law Clinic
Students can choose to study in the Student Law Clinic in the final year of their undergraduate studies, meaning that some of our students leave us with considerable live client work experience.
Our law courses
Studying law will help you to develop a wide range of transferable skills and gain real-life experience in a discipline that's becoming increasingly valued by employers. Our graduates have gone on to have careers in a whole host of sectors, so if you want a high-quality degree that can lead to a job in a wide range of industries, choose law at the University of Sunderland.
We offer many unique law courses, all offering different ways to study this fascinating subject, including the academic and vocational stages of training required to be a solicitor:
- LLB (Hons) Law
- LLM Criminal Law and Procedure
- LLM Law
- LLM Advanced Legal Practice
- LLM International Human Rights
- LLM Terrorism and Cyber Warfare
- LLM Commercial Law and International Trade.
Whichever course you choose, you'll receive the same fantastic support, insight, and experience offered by our Law School.
Published: 4 July 2019