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Put legal theory into practice in our purpose-built mock courtrooms
Study under expert academics with active business links
Develop contacts at the Annual Law Careers and Networking Fair
From the study of murder and the understanding of crime, through to the complexity of business and regulation, you'll investigate the rules and principles which impact society and social order.
Students will have the opportunity to develop an understanding of how the law deals with accidents and contractual disputes, the sale and acquisition of property, the management of trusts and wealth through to the organisation of the state and constitutional powers.
Studying one of our undergraduate or postgraduate law courses also allows for specialisation into areas such as criminology, family law, employment and equality law, environmental law, and more.
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Louise Derbyshire speaks about her experience studying at Staffordshire University.
Take a virtual tour of our campus and facilities, find out more about the courses you're interested in and connect with our lecturers and current students.
Join us online to chat with lecturers from your postgraduate subject area of interest.
Join Tracey Horton, Manager of the Staffordshire University Legal Advice Clinic, on a tour of our Mock Court Room, used by students to prepare them for their future career.
This work experience may link to your course, or it could be in a broader field. Alongside your studies, it will give you the best possible mix of knowledge and practical understanding.
Work experience opportunities
We take the challenge of work experience very seriously. Combined with academic study, students will be able practise interview, negotiation and advocacy skills within their modules as well as problem-solving, presentation and communication skills. All courses require students to reflect on the value of work experience and we offer a range of in-house work experience opportunities to every student.
You'll also have the opportunity to participate in:
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Our law qualifications don't just put you on the pathway to becoming a successful solicitor or barrister.
Graduates from our undergraduate degrees can progress directly to the Legal Practice Course (LPC) - the vocational stage of becoming a solicitor, or take the barristers' Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC). It's also an excellent qualification for a range of careers, including paralegal and legal executive work, education, business, management and HR.
Our courses offer fantastic employability opportunities - 2013-14 statistics indicate that 89% of our students are in employment or further study 6 months after graduating.
Employment opportunities
Our courses are designed to lead into the following job roles:
The lecturers are always supportive and the tutor system is very effective. We have been able to shape our degree in the way we want, learning the subjects that interest us. I would highly recommend the course and believe it has set me up very well for the future.
My lecturers are considerate, approachable and really professional, they encourage me to always aim higher. It is a very vibrant learning environment with networking events, competitions and a thriving Legal Advice Clinic. I find it an exciting and stimulating place to read law.
They include real-life scenarios and high-profile cases. We also get to practice our skills in the University's mock courtrooms. Through skills I picked up at the careers days, I was confident enough to approach several law firms for placements. I worked in Chambers in both Stoke and Nottingham and shadowed a judge in Walsall. The experience was incredible.
I gained the academic knowledge, skills and abilities to make me employable. I've now managed to break into the profession I was aiming for, working with the Home Office for UK Border Control, and managing a team responsible for the improvement of the asylum seeker, immigration and entry clearance appeals process.
Senior Lecturer (Tef)
Louis worked for Derbyshire Constabulary before becoming Head of the Roads Policing Unit and Detective Inspector for Derby City Centre. He is Course Leader for Criminal Justice with Offender Management.
Course Director
Anna was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 1994 and practised as a Barrister specialising in Family and Criminal Law. She is now Course Leader for LLB (Hons) Law and Course Director for our Law courses.
Senior Lecturer
Aidan worked in three Law firms, before becoming a lecturer at Staffordshire University in 2016. He is Course Leader for the LLB (Hons) Law (Accelerated) and has expertise in Constitutional, EU and Human Rights Law.
Head Of Department - Law
Paul joined Staffordshire University in 2015 and became Course Leader for the Legal Practice Course, specialising in Property Law and Practice, Drafting skills, Solicitor's Accounts and Family Law and Practice. He is now Head of Department for Law.
Lecturer
Keith served with West Midlands Police and the National Crime Squad and became a specialist in pro-active paedophile investigation and Head of Intelligence and Prison Intelligence. He is the Course Leader for LLB Law (Criminal Justice).
Law, 2018
Kulwant, an attorney and lawyer, completed his second LLM with us. He is growing his practice, and has published a book to help other aspiring law graduates.
Law, 2015
After graduating, Jamie pursued the Bar Professional Training Course and subsequently secured a pupillage. His ultimate ambition is to be a district judge.
Law, 2013
Annemarie’s work for Staffordshire County Council began during her studies. She’s now with them as a Chartered Legal Executive on her way to a Master’s degree.
Commercial Law, 2000
Fayyaz was the first Asian blind Barrister in the UK and is now a judge presiding over some of the most serious family cases in the legal system.
Law, 2000
Law School alumni Mark started his own internet venture and has turned it into an international, multimillion pound search and web development business.
Advice Work and Law, 1999
Del supports adults in prisons as an Offender Learning Lecturer after a placement during his PGCE gave him a taste for the often difficult, but rewarding work.
Law, 1995
Simon Cohen is the Chief Executive of the most successful English rugby union club, the Leicester Tigers.
Law,
Nigel, Honorary Doctor of Staffordshire University, is Senior Coroner for Manchester, and former Coroner for Plymouth, completing over 10,000 inquests to date.
Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2020
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Times Higher Awards 2020
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021
Midlands Business Awards 2020
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