Law
- Course type
- Undergraduate
- Course qualification
- LLB (Hons)
Law
If you care about fairness and want to make a difference, our law degrees can help you get there. You’ll learn from industry experts, build practical skills and gain the confidence you need to succeed in a rewarding legal career.
Law with Criminology
- Course type
- Undergraduate
- Course qualification
- LLB (Hons)
Law with Criminology with Foundation Year
- Course type
- Undergraduate
- Course qualification
- LLB (Hons)
Law with Criminology with Placement
- Course type
- Undergraduate
- Course qualification
- LLB (Hons)
Law with Foundation Year
- Course type
- Undergraduate
- Course qualification
- LLB (Hons)
Law with Placement Year
- Course type
- Undergraduate
- Course qualification
- LLB (Hons)
Your future in law
A law degree opens doors to careers in and beyond the legal profession. You’ll learn from expert staff, gain real experience by shadowing lawyers and judges and build confidence through mooting, debating and hands‑on legal work.
You’ll develop the skills employers look for, such as communication, teamwork, leadership, digital confidence and ethical decision‑making. Industry experience is part of your course, with opportunities to:
- Support our legal advice schemes
- Shadow legal professionals
- Take a paid work placement
- Study abroad
You’ll also have access to extracurricular and out-of-classroom opportunities, competitions and careers support to help you build confidence and stand out to employers.
Our graduates work with leading organisations such as Irwin Mitchell, Keoghs, Reeds Solicitors, Simpson Millar and Slater & Gordon.
“I’ve had many opportunities to challenge myself, meet new people, network with industry professionals and build my employability.”
Elizabeth Joel, LLB Law. Read the full story on Prospects
Why study at Salford?
1.
Put your learning into practice and gain invaluable experience with an optional industry placement.
2.
Experience hands‑on learning through mooting, negotiation, advocacy and legal clinics.
3.
Benefit from industry‑focused teaching shaped by practising solicitors, barristers and legal organisations.
4.
Kickstart your legal career in the UK's largest legal market outside of London.
5.
Develop career‑ready skills in communication, ethics, analysis and problem‑solving.
6.
Join our vibrant global business school community where staff know you by name and fellow students become your friends for life.
Your learning experience
Teaching
You’ll learn from legal experts with real industry and academic experience. Our teaching is practical, career‑focused and designed to help you build confidence. You’ll study through a mix of lectures, seminars, practical workshops and case study classes.
Your learning is supported by our Virtual Learning Environment, where you can access podcasts, blogs, discussion boards and interactive tools that make classes engaging and easy to follow.
You’ll also have chances to build real‑world legal skills. You may:
- Work in our legal advice clinic, helping local people under the supervision of qualified lawyers
- Shadow a lawyer or judge to see the profession in action
- Develop your courtroom skills through mooting competitions
- These experiences help you apply your knowledge and prepare for a future career in law.
Assessment
Assessment isn’t only about exams. We use a range of methods that reflect real legal work, such as:
- Portfolio tasks
- Multiple‑choice questions
- Court visit reports
- Problem‑solving questions
The balance between exams and coursework changes across modules and years, but exams still play an important part in your degree.
For more details about teaching and assessment, please contact our course enquiries team.
Level Up Law Society
Our dedicated, student-led law society is committed to bridging the transition between academic study and the professional legal world.
"We endeavour to foster an environment where ambition is nurtured, professional networks are cultivated, and every member is empowered with the knowledge, confidence and clarity required to navigate their legal journey with distinction and purpose."
SILKS Law Clinic
SILKS Law Clinic is our free, in-house legal advice service, offering advice to the local community and providing you with the opportunity to gain real-world legal experience.
Ready for the next step?
You can apply now via UCAS with these quick links:
All of our undergraduate programmes are available with optional placement and foundation years. To explore your options, book an Open Day or contact our enquiries team.
