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Law is a subject valued by firms across all sectors of the economy and graduates of the School of Law do especially well in the professional services (managing and improving business performance), banking and finance and legal sector.

Of those Students keen to pursue a legal career the majority decide on the solicitor career path. Some students do decide to become a barrister; however, the numbers are quite small.

The qualification route to become a solicitor is changing from 2021. For up to date information, visit the Solicitors Regulation Authority

Some students do not pursue the LPC or BPTC and choose an LLM instead.

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What skills will I gain during my degree?

In addition to your subject knowledge your law degree equips you with key skills valued by employers:

professional communication, presentation and negotiation skills
commercial awareness
problem solving and analytical techniques
reflection and critical thinking
digital capabilities and research techniques
language skills (if combined with a language)
team work and successful collaborative practice
creativity

What are my career options?

The graduate labour market is competitive and you need to be prepared to excel in all stages of the recruitment process The legal sector is especially competitive with approximately 5,500 training contracts and 541 pupillages offered each year.

Legal employers expected candidates to be commercially aware, have an understanding of the firm as a business (commercial awareness) and have personal qualities such as leadership, teamworking and good communication amongst others.

Our law graduates secured employment across a diverse range of sectors, but the key sectors of employment for our graduates are: