Law

Law is all around us, often governing our business, social and civil interactions. studying this challenging and rewarding subject on our llb law degree will develop your analytical and problem-solving skills. southampton law school offers you expert tutors, a research-led curriculum and links to industry. our challenging and inspiring law programme will give you in-depth legal knowledge, together with strong critical thinking and communication skills.

This llb programme is accredited by the law society of england and wales and the bar council of england and wales as a qualifying law degree. that means you'll be ready to train to become a solicitor or barrister in england and wales and your qualifications may be recognised in other countries including india, australia, canada and malaysia. your independent thinking, broad knowledge base, and ability to research and present a confident argument will prepare you for success in many areas. our graduates have gone on to careers in: law (including as solicitors and barristers) politics business accountancy banking the civil service probation service and social services national and international organisations media entertainment in addition to our strong links to the legal profession, we have a dedicated careers and employability coordinator focused on your graduate opportunities. we organise: an annual careers fair attended by over 50 law firms, including the top 5 law firms known as the 'magic circle' firms a one-week employability skills programme prizes awarded to our top-performing students by leading law firms, barristers' chambers, legal publishers, companies and individuals presentations and workshops from leading law firms and alumni writing skills support visits to law firms, courts, and tribunals talks on postgraduate study opportunities

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Southampton University has partnerships with the following companies: