Course summary

Studying law at Suffolk gives you a solid legal education. You will learn how to solve complex legal problems and develop a firm grounding in the contexts in which law and legal institutions function. We draw on a range of perspectives in our teaching, combining the finest traditions of legal education with recent innovations and current theory. You will notice a substantial change in your ability to engage with topical issues and current affairs, as well as challenging legal issues. Law students are among the most employable and adaptable graduates, and pursue a broad range of career paths. Although law is the focus, our methods and analytical approaches draw on fields within the broader humanities and the social sciences. If you wish to pursue a career in legal practice, this course is designed to meet the requirements for completion of the academic stage of legal training as determined by the Bar Standards Board and the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority. * You may also seek exemptions from aspects of the CILEX programme. *The Solicitors Regulation Authority is implementing additional requirements for solicitors to take effect from 2019.