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Studying Law

Studying Law

Studying LLB Law or Law and Criminology at Roehampton Law School offers you the best preparation for the legal field. Our LLB (Hons) Law is specifically focused on your career development for the law profession where you will think like a lawyer from day one. In our LLB (Hons) in Law and Criminology degree, you will learn about law in the context of everyday life and apply your learning to criminological issues.
Graduate with the skills you need to reach your legal aspirations. Roehampton Law School is ranked the top five in London for Law (National Student Survey 2019).

Our tutors are dedicated to developing your skills for employment in the legal sector and in helping you find opportunities that are relevant to your career aspirations. You will have a dedicated Law School Careers Advisor throughout your course. Meet your Advisor and get advice tailored around your specific employment goals, such as if you are seeking pupillage, training contracts, paralegal or other legal sector positions. 

 

Rich Resources:

  • Our ‘law in practice’ environment: You will learn law in the context of real life and have the opportunity to learn advocacy and debating skills in our mock trial room.
  • Guest speakers: Attend special lectures with law professionals from London.
  • Specialised career support: Create a career plan with our dedicated law careers advisor to reach your goals.
  • Experienced lecturers: You will be taught by tutors who have extensive knowledge and experience of the practice and teaching of law.
  • Work experience: Gain the practical experience of putting law into action through our pro bono activities with the Citizen’s Advice Bureau and have the opportunity to go on work placements.
  • Access the legal world in London: Develop an understanding of legal practice by visiting the courts and tribunals in London.
  • Our beautiful library has thousands of books and online resources, including thousands of e-books, journals and databases, available anytime, anywhere.
  • Beautiful campus: Our tranquil green campus offers plenty of reading spots, whilst London’s law firms, courts and tribunals are just half an hour away.

Find out more about the course you are interested in

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LLB (Hons) Law   LLB (Hons) Law and Criminal Justice

Taught modules

LLB (Hons) Law

Our course combines two distinctive aspects that are essential for a career in Law – the fundamental knowledge about key areas of law (Foundations of Legal Knowledge modules) combined with the practical legal skills (Law in Practice modules).

Here are some examples of our modules:

Legal Systems, Ethics and Skills (first year module): Develop an understanding of the organisation and structure of the English legal system and the main principles and ethical considerations which underlie legal institutions, law making and the conduct of legal professionals.

International Human Rights (3rd year module): Gain a comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of international and regional legal frameworks in place to protect human rights.

Law in Practice 3 Work Placement (3rd year module): You will have the opportunity to undertake practical work in a particular sector and critically evaluate and reflect on your experience with guidance from the Roehampton Law School.

LLB (Hons) Law and Criminology

On this course you will explore the essential law foundation subjects, you will learn to practise law, with a good understanding of current trends and responses to crime.

Here are some examples of our modules:

Introduction to Criminal Justice (first year module): Gain a strong foundation of knowledge in the historical and contemporary overview of criminal justice, focussing on some of the core debates surrounding social control and the evolution of institutions. Topics may include power and practice, punishment and penalty, and crime prevention and community safety.

Contemporary Issues in Criminology (second year module): In this module, you will study contemporary issues in criminology, social control and the criminal justice system. Topics you will explore may include: new directions in social control theory: risk, regulation & actuarial justice; the rise of mass incarceration in western societies; prisons & punishment.

Placement Learning in Criminology (third year module): You will have the opportunity to gain relevant work-based experience and employment opportunities available to graduates in relevant roles within the Law and Criminology field.

Famous legal locations near us

Studying at Roehampton Law School means you will have access to the legal world in London with opportunities to visit the courts and tribunals.

Locations include the Supreme Court, which is the final court of appeal in the UK for civil cases, the Houses of Parliament where you can hear debates or discussions on policy and legislation, The Old Bailey which is the central criminal court of England and Wales, and The Royal Courts of Justice, the highest appeals court in the UK until 2009.

Criminology and Law Map

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Gain Work Experience with the Citizen’s Advice Bureau

You will benefit from the opportunity to gain valuable practice-based learning experience, whilst meeting local demand for advice working at the Citizen’s Advice Wandsworth (CAW) located at the University of Roehampton.

 

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Julia Cwiercz is a law student who chose a Pro Bono initiative with Citizens Advice as one of her modules. She is an aspiring solicitor and she was able to work with a range of issues to help local citizens. Find out more about her story here on the University of Roehampton blog.

Career Routes into the Legal Profession

The dedicated tutors at Roehampton Law School will be there every step of the way to provide you with advice on your legal career. Here are the steps to become either a solicitor or barrister.

To become a solicitor:

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is changing the process for becoming a solicitor. The Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) will be a centralised assessment for anyone who wants to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales. It is likely to be introduced in 2020.This means that from 2020, your qualifying route to becoming a solicitor will need to include: 

  • Passing stages 1 and 2 of the SQE. The first focuses on legal knowledge and the second on practical legal skills. 
  • Having a degree (in any subject) or equivalent qualification. 
  • Having a substantial period of work experience. 
  • Passing the character and suitability requirements. 

Please see the SRA's Frequently Asked Questions document for the latest information about the SQE. 

For more information on qualifying as solicitor, please visit the SRA website. 

To become a barrister:

Barristers are regulated by the Bar Standards Board. You will not need to complete the SQE to become a barrister (as the SQE applies only to intending solicitors), although there are some changes to the qualification route. 

The qualification route to becoming a barrister currently includes: 

  • The requirement for a Qualifying Law Degree at 2:2 or better (or a Graduate Diploma in Law). 
  • The need to pass a computer-based Bar Course Aptitude Test.  
  • Completion of the Bar Professional Training Course. 
  • Admittance to an Inn of Court and completion of pupillage. 

For more information on qualifying as a barrister and the proposed future changes, please visit the Bar Standards board website. 

Student Life

Student Life

Why Roehampton?

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Being a student at a campus university in London gives you the best of both worlds. We are lucky enough to have a 54-acre parkland campus to call home, and are only 30 minutes from central London.

We offer plenty of opportunities for you to get involved through playing sport, music, volunteering, or joining one of over 50 student societies. We also have catering outlets, across campus, and each College has social spaces where you can meet up with your friends and relax.

Our campus is close to Putney, Hammersmith and Wimbledon, which each have wide a range of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. With central London so close, you can easily access the wealth of culture, entertainment and dining options the capital has to offer.

Accommodation

Accommodation

We can offer all new students a place in halls, and we have a range of options to suite all tastes and budgets. Each room is:

  • Single occupancy
  • Furnished
  • En-suite or semi en-suite
  • Self-catered with shared kitchen facilities

Fees also include utility bills and contents insurance. We have Flat Reps and wardens living in on-campus accommodation to provide support and information when you need it.

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Support services

Support services

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Meet our Wellbeing Team

At Roehampton we are focused on ensuring you succeed, and have a wide range of support services to help you at every step of your journey.

Wellbeing – our team are able to provide personal wellbeing support, professional counselling and mental health support. Each college has a Student Wellbeing Officer and a College Warden, the latter is available after hours for all on campus students.

Medical – we have an on-site NHS medical centre which provides doctor and nurse-led services.

Disability and dyslexia – we encourage students to let us know about specific needs so we can work with you to tailor our support.

Financial – we have a wide range of scholarships, and a student hardship fund for those students in financial difficulty.

Chaplaincy – our diverse community is reflected in our multi-faith chaplaincy and we have a number of spaces for worship.

Study support – all students have an Academic Guidance Tutor, as well as access to library support and online study resources.

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Next steps

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