Bachelor of Laws [L.L.B] [LLB] From Manchester Metropolitan University

As with other qualifying law degrees, we cover the Foundations of Legal Knowledge but you can expect much more. LLB students are taught in an ideal setting of interactive workshops complemented by lectures and web-based materials. We will help support you as an early-career professional by embedding knowledge, skills development and a huge range of employability opportunities, such as our mentoring scheme, throughout the course.

The LLB (Hons) programme is offered atÊManchester Metropolitan University.

A wide range of optional subjects, plus valuable extracurricular activities and support, allow you to shape your experience to match your aspirations.

OurÊLaw School staffÊinclude a large number of qualified professionals to help you develop academic and practice skills and we provide a high level of face-to-face teaching.

Features and benefits of the course

• Qualifying law degreeÊ on successful completion of the LLB you will be eligible to enter the one of the legal vocational courses necessary for becoming a solicitor or barrister
• Complete your vocational course with us and you will receive discounted fees
• LLB voted best overall course in Students Union Teaching Awards 2015
• Over 70 permanent teaching staff, consisting of highly experienced professionals including barristers, solicitors and district judges, together with research academics and legal scholars
• Well-established links to the Northern Circuit and the region's leading legal firms and partnerships
• Award Winning Students, our students win national and international competitions in advocacy and mooting
• You will have the benefit ofÊexcellent facilities at Manchester Law School, as well as an award-winning Faculty building, hosting the Student Hub and Manchester Met'sÊBusiness School
• Development of key skills for the workplace are an integral part of the course and students have the benefit of a dedicated Careers and Employability service
• Four year routes available if you wish to spend your third year on placement or studying overseas.

The course is designed to give you essential legal knowledge and to allow you to develop the skills you will need for your future career. Students benefit from a programme of workshops where small groups allow interactivity and an improved learning environment. These are complemented by lectures and web-based materials. Year 1 focuses on building up your legal knowledge and skills. You will develop a sound grasp of the English legal system and the skills needed to settle into academic life. You will also cover the areas of knowledge that are essential to understanding the law.

In Year 2 you continue to cover core areas of the law, but you will also have a chance to choose electives that match your interests and aspirations. You will start to reflect on your career preferences and prepare for the world of employment.

In Year 3 you will have the chance to tailor the degree to your interests ? choosing to study from a range of electives that cover a broad spectrum of legal areas. You will also have the opportunity to work on a dissertation in an area of your choice.

Your career prospects after the course

A law degree is thorough, rigorous and can be attractive to a range of employers.

Many of our students go on to qualify as solicitors and barristers, or secure work in legal services, but others have found work in charities, the civil service and IT.

You could also pursue further academic research, or a career as a lecturer.