LLB Hons Law with Business

Studying Law with Business at Keele gives you the kind of hands-on experience that helps you feel confident, work-ready, and truly connected to the real world of legal and commercial practice. Throughout the course, you’ll get the chance to apply what you learn through practical activities, specialist facilities, and opportunities that bring law and business to life. From practising advocacy in a real courtroom environment to developing business solutions in team projects, the program is designed to help you grow the skills employers look for.

To make your learning even more engaging, Keele blends classroom teaching with real-world tools and environments such as the dedicated moot courtroom, business simulation activities, and access to the latest legal research databases. You’ll also work on applied projects that mirror the challenges faced by legal and business professionals today. Here’s how this hands-on experience comes together:

• Access to Keele’s specialist Moot Courtroom, where you can practise advocacy, develop your courtroom presence, and take part in mooting competitions.

• Use of professional legal databases like Westlaw and LexisNexis to build your research and case analysis skills.

• Opportunities to get involved with the Clock Legal Advice Clinic, where students work alongside legal experts to support real members of the community.

• Business-focused activities such as team consultancy projects, market analysis tasks, and enterprise-focused workshops.

• Access to the Keele Business School building, featuring modern study spaces, seminar rooms, and collaborative areas designed for group projects.

• Skills development through the Legal Essentials programme, which provides practical workshops on client interviewing, legal writing, negotiation, and drafting.

• A rich learning environment supported by Keele’s library resources, including a dedicated Law Library section and Business & Management collections.

• Optional work experience and volunteering opportunities through the university’s Careers and Employability service, helping you gain confidence in professional settings.

Studying Law with Business at Keele sets you up for a career that blends legal understanding with real-world commercial awareness. Graduates from this programme go on to roles where they can use their combined skills to work confidently in both legal and business-focused environments. Many students step into professional pathways soon after graduation, supported by Keele’s strong industry links and excellent career support.

Typical roles include:

• Trainee Solicitor or Paralegal

• Compliance Officer

• Business Development Executive

• Corporate Governance Assistant

You’ll also benefit from opportunities like:

• Personalised career planning through Keele’s employability team, helping you craft competitive applications and prepare for internships, placements, and graduate roles.

• Access to the Legal Advice Clinic and other hands-on experiences that build practical skills employers look for.

• Strong employer partnerships, giving you exposure to real casework, networking events, and practical workshops with legal and business professionals.

• Accredited legal training, keeping your qualification relevant and respected for long-term career development.

• Positive graduate outcomes, with many students progressing into the legal sector, corporate environments, financial services, and regulatory roles.

Further Academic Progression:

After completing this degree, you’ll have a strong foundation to continue into postgraduate study. Many students move on to the Solicitors Qualifying Examination route, a Bar Training Course, a master’s in areas like Commercial Law or Business Management, or even specialise further through professional qualifications in compliance, human resources, or finance.