Law with Politics LLB (Hons)

What makes Keele’s Law with Politics degree stand out is how early and how often you get to practice what you learn. Instead of just studying cases or political theories from a book, you’ll step into environments that mirror real legal and political work — whether that’s standing in Keele’s Moot Court, advising real clients in the Legal Advice Clinic, or applying your skills during a workplace placement. These experiences help you grow into a confident communicator and problem-solver, ready for legal, governmental or policy-driven careers.
And to show you exactly what this looks like, here’s what you’ll have access to:

• Moot Court Room — A dedicated courtroom where you can rehearse real legal arguments, sharpen public-speaking skills, and understand courtroom procedure in a hands-on way.

• Legal Advice Clinic — Opportunities to work with real clients under academic supervision, giving legal guidance and learning how to handle interviews, confidentiality and case management.

• Specialist Law Library & Digital Databases — A focused Law Library within Keele’s main library stocked with legislation, case reports, journals and access to major legal databases for research and coursework.

• Group Projects & Workshops — Many modules use collaborative projects, debates and seminars where you’ll work with classmates to analyse cases, build arguments and solve political or legal scenarios together.

• 75-Hour Work Placement Option — A structured placement module that lets you complete around 75 hours in a real workplace, either sourced by Keele or arranged independently — great for experiencing law, policy, local government or advocacy roles.

• Modern Learning Spaces — Purpose-built lecture theatres, seminar rooms and independent study zones across the campus that support both interactive teaching and self-directed study.

Graduates from Keele’s Law with Politics degree step into the world with a rare advantage — you understand not only how the law works, but also why decisions are made in government, policy and public life. This combination opens doors across the legal sector, public administration, policy research, advocacy and international organisations. Students often progress into roles such as Solicitor, Paralegal, Policy Analyst, or Public Sector Manager, with the flexibility to apply their skills in both legal and political environments.

And Keele gives you a strong platform to launch your career:

• Dedicated Law Employability Support — including Keele’s well-known Legal Dining networking event, law fairs, guest speakers and skills competitions that connect you with real employers and practising lawyers.

• Keele Careers & Employability Services — offering tailored one-to-one guidance, CV and interview preparation, networking support and help finding placements.

• Strong Graduate Outcomes — Politics-related Keele graduates earn an average salary of around £24,500 within 15 months of graduating.

• Long-term Professional Value — the degree covers all seven Foundations of Legal Knowledge, the core academic areas recognised for legal professional training in England and Wales.

• Industry Engagement — the combination of law and politics equips you with research, communication and analytical skills that employers in law firms, government bodies, NGOs and corporate sectors actively look for.

Further Academic Progression:

If you decide to continue your studies, you’ll have a strong pathway into specialist training. Many students choose postgraduate routes such as an LLM, Master’s in Public Policy, International Relations, Human Rights, or postgraduate legal qualifications aligned with the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). Keele also offers postgraduate degrees within the School of Law and the School of Social, Political and Global Studies, giving you multiple ways to deepen your expertise and broaden career options.