LLB Law with Politics

At Hull, the LLB Law with Politics degree is designed so you don’t just study law and political systems—you actively experience them. You’ll develop practical skills through the student-led Legal Advice Clinic, participate in mooting competitions, and use the university’s mock courtroom to practice real-world advocacy. Alongside this, you’ll benefit from professional mentoring and opportunities to work on live legal and political projects, helping you build confidence, communication, and professional expertise.

Here’s how Hull brings hands-on learning to life in this program:

• Legal Advice Clinic: Work directly with clients to research legal issues, interview them, and draft professional advice under supervision, gaining real-world legal experience.

• Mooting Competitions: Participate in national and international moots, presenting arguments in simulated court settings to refine advocacy, public speaking, and legal reasoning skills.

• Mock Courtroom Training: Use the university’s purpose-built courtroom to practice negotiations, case presentations, and advocacy in realistic scenarios.

• Professional Mentoring: Be paired with experienced lawyers or political professionals to gain insights into career paths, client relations, and professional expectations.

• Optional Work Placements: After the second year, take an optional placement with law firms, political organisations, or NGOs to gain practical experience and professional contacts.

• Political Simulations and Debates: Engage in political simulations, model parliaments, and policy workshops to understand the practical side of governance and legislation.

• Legal & Political Research Tools: Access specialist databases, digital resources, and e-books widely used in legal and political research.

• Group Projects and Case Studies: Collaborate on real-world legal and political case studies, enhancing teamwork and problem-solving skills.

• Field Trips & Visits: Attend parliamentary sessions, courts, and relevant institutions to observe law and politics in action.

• Hull University Libraries & Resources: Extensive access to physical and digital collections supporting law and political studies.

This structure ensures that by the time you graduate, you’ve gained not just knowledge but practical, hands-on experience that prepares you for careers in law, politics, and related fields.

Graduates from the LLB Law with Politics at the University of Hull leave ready to navigate the complex intersections of law, government, and public policy. They are equipped to pursue careers in legal practice, policy analysis, and political advisory roles, while also gaining the analytical and advocacy skills valued across many professional sectors:

• University career support: Hull’s Careers & Employment Service offers one-on-one coaching, CV workshops, networking events, and employer-led sessions tailored for law and politics students.

• Employment statistics & salaries: Recent law graduates from Hull report strong employment outcomes, with many securing roles within six months of graduation and average starting salaries in the range of £25,000–£35,000.

• Industry partnerships: The program benefits from collaborations with local law firms, government agencies, and political organizations, providing placement opportunities and practical insights.

• Accreditation value: The LLB is fully accredited, giving graduates a strong foundation for qualifying as solicitors or barristers in the UK.

• Graduation outcomes: Alumni move into diverse roles including legal practice, government advisory, policy research, consultancy, and international organizations.

Further Academic Progression: Graduates can continue their studies with postgraduate law degrees such as the Legal Practice Course (LPC), Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC), or master’s programs in international law, political science, or public policy, enhancing both career prospects and professional specialization.