Law with Politics LLB

At Leicester, studying Law with Politics is about much more than lectures and textbooks — it’s about learning through experience. From working on real legal cases to exploring how laws are shaped by political decisions, you’ll develop the practical skills, confidence, and professional insight that make you stand out to employers. You’ll also have access to excellent facilities, dedicated support, and opportunities to apply what you learn in real-world settings.

Here’s how Leicester helps you turn theory into practice:

• Pro Bono Legal Advice Clinic: Work directly with real clients and offer free legal advice under expert supervision. This hands-on experience gives you a true taste of legal practice and builds key skills in communication, research, and client care.

• Year Abroad option: Broaden your global perspective and deepen your understanding of legal and political systems by studying at one of Leicester’s partner universities overseas.

• Cross-disciplinary learning: Because the program is jointly taught by the Law School and the Politics Department, you’ll work on projects that combine legal analysis with political insight — a combination highly valued by employers.

• Networking with top law firms: The annual Law Fair brings around 40 leading law firms — including Magic Circle firms — directly to campus, while weekly employer events help you build valuable industry connections.

• Specialist career support: Law Careers Tutors and the Careers & Employability Service offer tailored workshops, one-to-one coaching, and CV advice to help you secure internships, training contracts, or graduate roles.

A Law with Politics degree from Leicester gives you the best of both worlds — a qualifying law degree and a deep understanding of the political forces shaping our legal systems. You’ll graduate ready to pursue impactful careers in law firms, barrister chambers, government departments, public policy organisations, and beyond. With your combined legal expertise and political insight, you’ll be equipped to tackle real-world challenges in law, governance, advocacy, and policy-making.

Here’s how Leicester sets you up for long-term success:

• Specialist career support: From day one, you’ll have access to Law Careers Tutors and the Careers & Employability Service, who will help you prepare for training contracts, the SQE (Solicitors Qualifying Exam), and pupillage if you’re aiming for a career at the Bar.

• Excellent graduate outcomes: Around 85% of Leicester Law graduates are employed or pursuing further study within 15 months of graduation, reflecting the strength and versatility of this degree.

• Competitive starting salaries: Law graduates from Leicester earn an average of £23,000 within 15 months of finishing their degree, with many progressing quickly into higher-paying roles.

• Top employers and organisations: Our alumni have gone on to work with leading law firms and organisations such as DLA Piper, Freeths LLP, Grant Thornton, as well as in government, public legal services, and policy-making bodies.

• Long-term career value: Leicester graduates typically earn £3,600 more than the sector average five years after graduation — a strong return on your investment in this degree.

• Beyond traditional law: Thanks to the politics component, many graduates also succeed in careers in consulting, risk analysis, public administration, and international organisations, where legal knowledge and political literacy are equally valuable.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing your LLB, you could progress to a Master’s degree in areas such as Law, Public Policy, Constitutional Studies, or International Relations, or continue into MPhil or PhD research in topics like legal theory, political philosophy, comparative governance, or public law — opening doors to careers in academia, policy leadership, or high-level legal research.