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Gain Real-World Legal Experience with Our Professionally Accredited LLB (Hons) Law
Our professionally accredited LLB (Hons) Law program offers a unique opportunity to observe law in action from Semester 2 of your first year through our award-winning Legal Advice Centre.
In your first year, you’ll take the ‘Law in Society’ module, which provides hands-on experience with real legal cases. You’ll gain invaluable insight into pro bono work, attend solicitor-client interviews, and actively contribute to supporting access to justice in our community.
The Legal Advice Centre remains an integral part of your studies throughout your degree. Since 2014, it has assisted over 500 clients, providing more than £0.6 million worth of free legal advice to the local community.
Exclusive Legal Work Experience – Support Through Court
For students who choose the Advanced Clinical Legal Education module in final year (Level 6), 24 placements are available to work with Support Through Court at Liverpool Civil & Family Justice Centre. You’ll spend one full day a week on-site, helping vulnerable individuals navigate the court system.
Many individuals in England and Wales are forced to represent themselves in court, facing eviction, custody battles, and life-changing decisions without legal guidance. Support Through Court Liverpool, in partnership with LJMU, ensures they are not alone. Our students play a vital role, helping 1376 clients and supporting 178 hearings in the 2022-23 academic year—a 147% increase from previous periods.
LJMU holds an exclusive five-year partnership with Support Through Court, available only to LLB Law students, ensuring unmatched practical legal training.
Stand Out in Law Competitions
Our mooting and advocacy training has led to success in regional and national competitions. Mooting simulates real courtroom trials, allowing students to argue cases before Senior Barristers.
A Law Degree with a Competitive Edge
LJMU is one of the few UK law schools offering a sandwich year option for LLB, enhancing employability prospects. With student mentoring schemes, an active Law Society, and exclusive work placements, our LLB Law program ensures you graduate with both academic excellence and practical experience, ready to launch a successful legal career.
1. Pro Bono Work Experience
LJMU is one of the few UK law schools where every LLB Law student has the opportunity to gain pro bono work experience from their first year onward. This is facilitated through the Legal Advice Centre, which provides free legal services to the public, allowing students to apply their legal knowledge in real-world settings. ljmu.ac.uk
2. Sandwich Year Placement
The LLB (Hons) Law programme offers a selective sandwich year option, allowing students to spend an academic year on a work placement in a legal or non-legal role. This placement provides valuable industry experience and enhances employability skills. ljmu.ac.uk+1UCAS+1ljmu.ac.uk
3. Funded Internships
LJMU offers funded internships through its School of Law, providing students with paid work experience opportunities. For example, the School of Law is funding 49 hours of paid work experience for students studying LLMs in International Business, Corporate, and Finance Law. ljmu.ac.uk+3liverpoollawsociety.org.uk+3ljmuisc.com+3
4. Discovery Internships
The Discovery Internship programme offers second and final-year students the opportunity to apply for paid internships with local organisations in the Liverpool City Region. These internships provide real-life project experience and are paid at a living wage.
⚖️ Legal Career Pathways:
Solicitor: Graduates can pursue the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) to qualify as solicitors. LJMU's offers SQE-aligned support and practical legal training.
Barrister: Those aiming for the Bar can undertake a Bar Training Course (BTC) and apply for pupillage.
Other roles include paralegal, legal executive, advocate, or tribunal officer.
📚 Further Study & Specialisation:
LLM (Master of Laws) in areas like Criminal Justice, Human Rights, or International Law
Postgraduate diplomas in legal practice, dispute resolution, or compliance
PhD or MPhil for research or academic careers
💼 Careers Outside the Traditional Legal Route:
Public sector and civil service roles, including local government and policy-making
Regulatory and compliance roles in finance, healthcare, and corporations
Charity, advocacy, and NGO work, especially in legal aid, immigration, or social justice
Careers in education, human resources, and corporate governance
🧠 Transferable Skills Developed:
Legal analysis and reasoning
Oral and written advocacy
Negotiation and mediation
Problem-solving and strategic thinking
Law graduates can specialise through an LLM or postgraduate studies in fields like International Law, Human Rights Law, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Criminal Law, Environmental Law, Cyber Law, Tax Law, Health Law, and Maritime Law. Interdisciplinary options include an MBA, MPP, IR, Criminology, or Human Rights, expanding career opportunities.Applying for an LLB in the UK requires strong A-levels (AAB–BBB) or equivalent, a UCAS personal statement, a reference, and possibly the LNAT. IELTS 6.5–7.0 is needed for international students.Outstanding Teaching Quality – 95% of students praised LJMU's teaching staff for their ability to explain concepts effectively (National Student Survey 2024).Real-World Legal Experience from Year 1 – Observe law in action from Semester 2 of your first year through the award-winning Legal Advice Centre.Exclusive Support Through Court Partnership – Unique opportunity in the final year to work with Liverpool Civil & Family Justice Centre, supporting real clients in need.Strong Industry Links & Employability – Direct progression routes onto professional practice training programs, enhancing career prospects.Highly Active Student Law Society – Engage in networking events, law competitions, and career-building opportunities.Mooting & Legal Competitions Success – Students have excelled in regional and national mooting, mediation, and client interviewing competitions. Sandwich Year Option – Gain invaluable experience with a year-long work placement in the UK or overseas.Field Trips & Experiential Learning – Opportunities such as visiting a former prison in Lancaster, enhancing practical understanding of the legal system.Solicitor – Requires passing the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) and a two-year Qualifying Work Experience (QWE)Barrister – Requires completing the Bar Course (BTC/BPC) and a one-year pupillage in chambersLegal Executive – Qualify via CILEx (Chartered Institute of Legal Executives)Paralegal – Assisting lawyers without full solicitor/barrister qualificationJudge – Requires years of legal practice before applying to the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC)Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) Lawyer – Prosecuting criminal cases on behalf of the governmentIn-House Legal Counsel – Providing legal advice to businesses banks or NGOsGovernment Legal Service (GLS) Lawyer – Advising UK government departmentsHuman Rights Lawyer – Specializing in cases related to justice equality and freedomCriminal Lawyer – Defending or prosecuting in criminal casesCorporate Lawyer – Handling mergers & acquisitions and company law mattersIntellectual Property Lawyer – Advising on trademarks patents and copyrightsFamily Lawyer – Specializing in divorce or child custody and domestic disputesEmployment Lawyer – Advising on workplace disputes and contractsImmigration Lawyer – Helping clients with visas or asylum and citizenship issuesReal Estate Lawyer – Handling property transactions and disputes
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