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Law at Lancaster University - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

Lancaster University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

28Jun
Lancaster University Open Day
Undergraduate
12Jul
Lancaster University Open Day
Undergraduate
13Sep
Lancaster University Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

Human rights breaches, defamatory social media posts and environmental harms, Law permeates and shapes all aspects of society. Learn from leading experts as you develop your legal skills. Join in mooting competitions and network with prestigious Law firms to create invaluable connections. We make your future career our priority. Are you ready to take your first steps into a career in Law? Why Lancaster?

  • Learn from world-class academics committed to innovative teaching and student support
  • Take advantage of our links to chambers and law firms across the UK, including international Magic Circle firms
  • Unravel technical legal topics and uncover how Law shapes our society
  • Join our student-run Law Society, build your professional network and make useful connections
  • Gain valuable real-world experience by taking part in our community Law Clinic or Street Law project
  • Prepare for success. Our Law Fair is attended by top lawyers and their recruitment teams and we have regular visits from top alumni
A Law degree for the future Law is one of the most fascinating and intellectually challenging subjects you can choose, and one that prepares you for a very wide range of career paths. Here at Lancaster, our Law School staff combine extensive expertise in teaching with cutting edge research in areas such as Human Rights, International Law and Diplomacy, Commercial and Environmental Law. This guarantees that your classes will include the very latest knowledge in each field. Study how law shapes society Our Law degree is designed to give you a good understanding of Law in context and wider societal issues. Building on the foundations of legal knowledge, you’ll also learn about issues that are right at the heart of our society such as human rights, litigation funding, legal history, property law and the right to protest. In your final year you can choose a dissertation topic in an area that interests you. Our modules are focussed on your future career. If you are planning to continue in the legal profession, you’ll acquire the knowledge and skills you will need to qualify as a solicitor and pass the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) or to start professional training to be a barrister. Networking opportunities We have strong links to Chambers, Law firms and related professions from across the UK, including Magic Circle firms from London. We usually host alumni visits and lectures, and a Law Fair, which is typically attended by lawyers (including trainees, associates and partners) and members of their recruitment teams. All of this should help you to make professional connections, learn more about their firms, and get a head start on your career in Law. As a Law student you can join the Law society which is led by students for students. Here you can take part in a range of activities such as mooting in our purpose-built Mock Court Room, complete with state of the art technology, it offers you the opportunity to get a real courtroom experience and develop your courtroom skills and confidence. To develop your professional networks, you can also take part in career events and negotiation competitions judged by barristers and members of the judiciary. An example of recent student success was at the British and Irish University Commercial Awareness Competition, hosted in London where a group of Lancaster students won work experience and networking opportunities. Our staff encourage and mentor you to participate in these career boosting events. Practical experience is key To give you the edge in your career we offer many opportunities to enhance your academic study with practical real-world experiences. Take part in our Law Clinic where you will interview clients and, supervised by a qualified solicitor, offer free legal advice to the local community on a range of areas including family law, consumer disputes, and wills and probate.

How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

15Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
M100
Institution code:
L14
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Student Outcomes

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63%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
92%
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Fees and funding

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For information on our fees, please see www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding.
Law at Lancaster University - UCAS