Law with International Relations

Our llb (hons) law with international relations course will challenge you to not only understand the law, but also to apply it and consider its impact on society on a global scale.

ELP programs are offered by universities or pathway institutions to assist students in achieving the language proficiency required for academic studies. You can get admitted to your course with a lower language requirement if you do an ELP program.

You could work for the full year, either in the uk or abroad, or spend half the year on a work placement and the other half studying at one of our partner universities in countries such as the netherlands, sweden, france, singapore and australia. many professional training placements are paid, with the opportunity to experience a variety of contexts. these include solicitors’ offices, local authority legal departments, non-governmental organisations and corporations. some examples of organisations that participate in this scheme include: shoosmiths gld legal services ltd citizens advice bureau mci group (brussels) national centre for domestic violence bail for immigration detainees thompson and co solicitors.

• Type: Mandatory

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• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

We offer a varied programme of careers sessions, which provide advice and guidance on what you should do to develop a suitable career path. in combination with our student law society, we run a variety of events, competitions and activities, such as mooting and client interviewing. these are not only enjoyable and rewarding, but they will also enhance your employability and introduce you to local and regional solicitors, barristers and other legal professionals. the school of law also has close links with the university of law in guildford and co-operates with the university in a number of career-development activities. recent law graduates have secured roles such as: compliance associate, herbert smith freehills llp hr case manager, ministry of justice graduate scheme trainee (banking), lloyds bank paralegal, shoosmiths tax analyst, deloitte corporate paralegal, meade king llp claims handler, arthur j gallagher.

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. University of Surrey has partnerships with the following companies: