Our Law with Politics degree will share with you the contemporary, historical and global issues in politics. It will enable you to appreciate the wider political context in which law is created and operates, and obtain a qualifying law degree. 

• Gain practical experience by taking part in Moot Courts and Moot Show Trials and attend guest lectures
• Build an academic base for a legal career, specialising in political policy
• Accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board, you'll graduate with a qualifying law degree
• You'll have the opportunity to put knowledge into practice during a 30-week work placement gain, invaluable for your future career. What’s more, if your placement meets the necessary criteria, it can count towards a portion of your training contract or qualifying work experience after graduation
• Enjoy our excellent links with a range of legal firms, from local organisations to national companies
• Join the Law Society where you'll network and socialise with others in addition to supporting charity work and CV building, there's something for everyone
• Take part in field trips to Law Courts, Parliament and the Inns of Court
• Take advantage of the opportunity to contribute to the BU Law Review, an academic publication designed to encourage you to further your interests and publish your excellent research in the area.

A law degree will give you varied career options both within the legal profession and across a multitude of other sectors. The combination of legal and commercial expertise that you'll develop throughout this course will make you an asset for a wide range of employers.

In many cases, this will mean going on to take professional examinations once you have completed the academic stage of your legal training, preparing you for work in the legal profession.

95% of our law students are working or studying 6 months after graduating, of which 85% are in a professional/managerial role.