About LLB (hons) Law in University of Suffolk
The law programme at the University of Suffolk was re-designed in 2020-2021 to create a law degree which is fresh, innovative, and distinctive. The course aims to develop students into employable, career-ready graduates who have well-developed practical legal skills as well as high levels of knowledge and a love for the law. We consulted both our existing students and employers to produce a course which meets the needs of our students and their future employers.
Career opportunities
As a result of our conversations with employers, we have enhanced the employability of our graduates by providing exposure to an increased range of legal and ‘soft’ skills involving interacting with clients, advising the public, interviewing and oral presentation skills would all enhance the employability of graduates.
You will have a number of opportunities to increase your employability whilst study Law with us including:
- Volunteering as a student legal advisor in the university’s Legal Advice Centre
- Developing your advocacy skills by participating in the David White Memorial Trust Mooting Competition in our new mock courtroom
- Gaining a valuable insight into an area of legal practice through our one day per week placement scheme during your second or third year – this allows you to develop practical legal skills outside of the traditional academic environment
- Meeting legal practitioners through your modules and extra-curricular activities
- Developing your awareness of the legal sector through employability and networking events
Entry requirements
IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students' first language.
