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Our LLB Law degree, designed by legal experts, provides a strong foundation in law while allowing you to tailor your studies to your specific interests.
Engagement is central to this course. Your learning experience will be enriched through employability initiatives and placement opportunities. Our dedicated law facilities—including a mock courtroom and client interviewing room—offer a hands-on approach, helping you develop essential legal skills for your future career.
Whether you aim to advance in your studies or enter the workforce, you’ll gain the necessary skills through diverse learning and assessment methods, such as presentations, discursive essays, and problem-solving exercises.
Take your learning further with Oxford Law Trove and other specialist legal databases, giving you access to over 200 law textbooks covering both core and optional modules.
Enhance your CV by getting involved in DMU Street Law or DMU’s Law and Mooting Society. These extracurricular activities offer valuable experiences in mooting, presentations, mock trials, and client interviews, helping you build confidence and practical expertise.
⚖️ 1. Mooting and Client Interviewing
DMU law students actively participate in regional and national mooting and client interviewing competitions. These activities provide valuable experience in legal research, public speaking, and client interaction, essential skills for aspiring legal professionals. De Montfort University
🧠 2. Pro Bono Activities and Street Law
Students engage in pro bono work, offering free legal advice and services to the community. The 'Street Law' initiative involves delivering legal education and awareness sessions to the public, enhancing both community outreach and student learning. De Montfort University
🧭 3. Work-Based Learning and Placements
Through the DMU Works programme, law students have access to professional work experience opportunities. This includes placements with various organizations, allowing students to apply their academic knowledge in real-world legal settings. De Montfort University
🎓 4. Legal Practice Course (LPC) Progression
LLB graduates from DMU are guaranteed a place on the Legal Practice Course (LPC), subject to meeting specific conditions. This progression route supports students aiming to qualify as solicitors in England and Wales.
⚖️ Legal Career Pathways:
Solicitor: Graduates can progress to the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) route, supported by DMU’s focus on practical legal skills and professional preparation.
Barrister: Students aiming to become barristers can take a Bar Training Course (BTC) and apply for pupillage.
Other legal roles include paralegal, legal assistant, caseworker, or court clerk.
📚 Further Study Options:
Postgraduate qualifications such as an LLM (e.g., International Human Rights Law, Business Law)
PhD in Law for those interested in academic or policy-related careers
Courses in criminology, international relations, or business
💼 Careers Beyond Law:
Public sector roles in civil service, local government, or legal aid
Compliance and risk management in financial or corporate sectors
Advocacy and policy work with NGOs, charities, or international bodies
Opportunities in media, human resources, or education
🧠 Transferable Skills Developed:
Legal research, analysis, and drafting
Verbal advocacy and negotiation
Ethical reasoning and problem-solving
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.DMU's Law LLB (Hons) program offers a robust foundation in English law, covering essential areas such as tort, trusts, contract law, public law, criminal law, EU law, and land law. This comprehensive curriculum ensures a well-rounded legal education.Specialization Opportunities: In the second and final years, students can tailor their studies by selecting from a diverse range of optional modules. This flexibility allows students to focus on areas of law that align with their interests and career aspirations.Practical Experience: DMU emphasizes practical legal training through pro bono activities in their Law Clinic and Street Law initiatives. These opportunities enable students to apply their legal knowledge in real-world scenarios, enhancing their practical skills and employability.Placement Year: All Business and Law students at DMU have the opportunity to undertake a paid placement year in industry before their final year. These placements are available across various sectors, providing invaluable work experience and professional networking opportunities.Global Recognition: DMU has been rated as a Five Star Excellent institution by QS Top Universities, reflecting its high standards in teaching, facilities, employability, and global outlook.Award-Winning Careers Support: DMU's Careers Team has been recognized as the 'Employability Team of the Year' at the TargetJobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards, highlighting their dedication to helping students achieve their career goals. Diversity and Inclusion: DMU is the first university to achieve a Silver Race Equality Charter Award, demonstrating its commitment to improving equality, diversity, and creating an anti-racist community. Sustainability Commitment: Ranked 2nd in People & Planet’s University League Table, DMU showcases a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, reflecting its dedication to social responsibility. 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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