LLB Law with Politics

At Manchester, studying Law with Politics isn’t just about lectures—it’s about living the subject. From your very first year, you’ll be encouraged to test your knowledge in real-world settings, whether that’s through mooting competitions, placements, or pro bono work with the University’s Justice Hub. You’ll also have access to modern digital resources and dedicated law spaces that help you sharpen the practical skills employers are looking for.

Here’s how you’ll experience learning in action:

• Mooting & Mock Trials – Step into the University’s moot court to practice advocacy and debating, guided by experienced academics and legal practitioners.

• Justice Hub & Legal Advice Centre – Work with real clients on real cases, tackling issues such as family law, housing, or social welfare, while supervised by qualified solicitors.

• Placements & Internships – Benefit from connections with law firms, political organisations, and NGOs that offer hands-on placement opportunities.

• Pro Bono & Volunteering – Join projects supporting the local community, giving you first-hand insight into how law and politics shape people’s lives.

• Specialist Resources – Make the most of dedicated law libraries, Westlaw and LexisNexis databases, and political archives that support your independent research.

• Student Societies – Take part in the Law Society or Politics Society, where you can join competitions, guest lectures, and networking events that bring classroom learning to life.

Studying Law with Politics at Manchester opens doors in so many directions. Because you’re gaining both the technical grounding of a qualifying law degree and the wider awareness of political systems, graduates from this course move confidently into careers in law, government, business, and the media. Many go on to qualify as solicitors or barristers, while others become policy advisers, analysts, or managers in the public and nonprofit sectors. The mix of skills makes you highly employable across professional fields.

Here’s how Manchester sets you up for success:

• Careers support that lasts: The University’s award-winning Careers Service works with you from day one—offering mentoring, employer networking events, and tailored advice you can access for up to two years after you graduate.

• Strong graduate outcomes: Around 95% of law graduates are working or studying further just 15 months after graduation, with average earnings starting at £25,000 and rising steadily after five years.

• Practical, real-world experience: Through the Justice Hub you’ll work directly with clients in clinics like the Legal Advice Centre, the Manchester Innocence Project, or the Dementia Law Clinic—building professional skills and making a genuine impact.

• Direct route into the legal profession: The course is recognised as a Qualifying Law Degree by the Bar Standards Board, and you’ll also have the chance to prepare for the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) in partnership with BARBRI.

• Graduate destinations: Most students step into highly skilled roles soon after graduation—many in law firms or barristers’ chambers, others in government, finance, media, or senior management.

Further Academic Progression:
If you’d like to keep studying, you’ll have great options. Many graduates stay on for postgraduate training such as the SQE preparation (for solicitors) or the Bar Training Course (for barristers). Others choose to broaden their expertise with a Master of Laws (LLM) or a master’s in politics, public policy, or international relations. Each of these pathways builds on the strong reputation of Manchester and helps you take your career to the next level.