Law (with Placement Year)

About this programme

Get ready to think on your feet, build strong arguments, and make life-changing decisions with a practical Law degree at St Mary’s University, London. You’ll dive into fascinating topics like criminal law, human rights, business, and family law while getting real-world legal experience. It’s your chance to learn how the law shapes every part of our lives – and start making a real impact. Our course is a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD), so you can become a barrister through the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) or a solicitor through the Solicitor’s Qualifying Exam route (SQE). On our LLB law degree, you’ll get real-world, practical experience, and exclusive volunteering opportunities that let you work on actual cases. As our Law degree is based in London, we’ll take regular field trips to prominent legal institutions in the capital, like: You’ll also attend exciting talks and workshops to build your network, understanding, and practical skills. Our wide range of assessment methods cover practical skills of lawyering to equip you in the job market. As a result, you’ll translate your learning to the courtroom and beyond. Plus, you’ll join the 96% of SMU students in employment, vocation, or further study within 15 months of graduation (HESA, 2024). During your Law course, you’ll get clinical ‘real-world’ expertise, individual guidance, and consistent feedback to ensure you reach your full potential. Many of our lecturers are still practising in the UK and abroad, so they’ll teach and support you on current issues around non-governmental organisations (NGOs), mental he