LLB (Hons) Law with Politics

Learn how to construct arguments, think critically, process large amounts of data and challenge policy alongside gaining an insight and context in how law is passed and why. 

Skills

Think like a lawyer from day one.

The Roehampton Law School offers a practice-based approach to learning and a strong foundation for your future career.

Studying for our LLB (Hons) Law with Politics degree will give you a wide range of transferable skills, setting you up for success in any profession. You’ll learn how to:

• Construct a winning argument
• Reason critically
• Think on your feet
• Write with precision and clarity

Learning

​Get ahead with our ‘law in practice’ learning environment.

Designed by experienced academics and practitioners, with input from our internationally renowned Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice, this degree will encourage you to see the law in the context of everyday life right from the start.

You’ll spend most of your time in face-to-face classes and workshops developing your understanding of both legal issues and the core skills and competencies legal practitioners are expected to have.

Assessment

Evaluate your progress through real-world assessments.

During your time at Roehampton Law School, your projects, exams and tests, presentations and coursework will reflect the contemporary working world of law, getting you ready for life after graduation.

Between Years 2 and 3, you can also opt for a professional placement year, meaning you have the opportunity to apply for a placement and gain valuable real-world experience.

Careers

Secure a sustainable legal career in a rapidly changing world.

Our LLB (Hons) Law with Politics course will prepare you for a range of legal and ‘practical’ careers, such as:

• Solicitor (you’ll also need to take the SQE and gain qualifying work experience)
• Barrister (you’ll need to sit the Bar Training Course)
• Paralegal
• Law academic (you would need to study further for a Masters and Ph.D)
• Working in any career that demands critical reasoning skills
• Politics
• Civil Service Fast Streamer
• Government social research officer
• Policy officer
• Political risk analyst
• Politician's assistant
• Public affairs consultant
• Social researcher
• Trade union research officer

You could also benefit from a career in business, journalism, banking, prison service, mediation, local government, wealth management, human resources, probation service, advertising, charity sector, teaching, finance, HMRC, legal publishing, publishing, insurance industry and management.