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Begin your journey toward a legal career with our Law Clinic and courtroom, where you'll practice giving actual legal guidance. This Qualifying Law Degree offers exemptions from the academic training phase required for solicitor or barrister qualifications.
Explore civil and criminal justice frameworks through our comprehensive program, which covers essential legal concepts for professional practice. Through media analysis and theory, you'll evaluate emerging legal trends, including recent case rulings and statutory changes. Participate in the student Law Society to engage in competitions and networking opportunities both on and off campus. Our Pro-Bono Law Clinic allows you to apply your expertise under the guidance of experienced lecturers and local legal professionals while assisting the community.
For additional practical exposure, educational trips to significant legal institutions are available. Previous students have visited venues like London's Old Bailey, Supreme Court, and Parliament, as well as the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg and EU institutions in Brussels.
Hone your analytical and advocacy abilities in our on-campus courtroom, where you'll tackle realistic legal scenarios in an authentic judicial environment.
Career opportunities
Graduates can pursue multiple pathways. Our program delivers both theoretical and hands-on legal training, aligning with all lawyer qualification routes. It meets the Bar Standards Board's academic requirements for aspiring barristers while preparing students for the Solicitors Regulation Authority's new qualification standards.
Edge Hill boasts strong ties to the legal sector. Our alumni network facilitates discussions with graduates about their professional journeys. Through biannual Question Time panels, mentoring, and masterclasses, we equip students with career-launching resources.
A law degree from Edge Hill cultivates valuable skills like analytical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving—attributes sought after in fields beyond law. Graduates often enter finance, banking, insurance, and other professional services.
Optional sandwich year available,Study abroad opportunities offered