Law in Practice

About this programme

Our new law degree is designed for people with busy lives who are looking to combine work or other responsibilities with studying for a degree. The LLB in Practice offers a range of legal knowledge, including contract law, criminal law, public law and human rights law, plus essential skills for the workplace. It covers the essential areas of legal knowledge such as English Legal System and Legal Skills; Criminal and Civil Procedure in Practice; Professional Ethics and Conduct; and Advocacy and Mooting. This law course is part of our 'Elevate' portfolio and has been designed with flexibility in mind. Classes take place on campus one day per week, with additional learning and support provided online. Skills development is provided at each stage of the course to help you to develop your employability and technical legal skills. The course also has an optional sandwich year between your second and third years, where you can take an extensive work placement or study abroad. This helps you gain valuable transferable skills that employers are looking for, such as versatility, languages, and workplace experience. Complete your law degree at Greenwich and get a US law degree in just 15 extra months Graduates of University of Greenwich law degrees have a fantastic opportunity to progress on to the JD programme (Juris Doctor - the American law degree) or LLM programme with our partners at Mitchell Hamline School of Law (MHSL) in Minnesota, USA. This pioneering agreement between the two universities, means that our graduates can complete their JD programme in only 15 months rathe