The LLB Law and Legal Practice offers you an opportunity to graduate with a set of legal skills and competencies relevant to the pursuit of legal practical qualification. You will be taught by leading scholars as well as expert legal practitioners. You will be examined in oral and written forms of advocacy and reflectively engage with what it means to advocate on behalf of a client.  Your studies will be organised around skills-oriented modules relevant to the legal profession, including but not limited to: - evidence - legal argument and language in law - mooting and trial skills - transformative lawyering. On this LLB Law and Legal Practice, you will be encouraged to apply to participate in one of the various work placements, internships or law clinics offered through the law department and its partners. These include River House Law Clinic (in partnership with Hammersmith and Fulham Law Centre), the University of London Refugee Law Clinic and the Environmental Law Clinic and internships with firms and NGOs. Teaching on this LLB Law and Legal Practice is very flexible to respond to the needs of our students. This course has an evening timetable with lectures, seminars and classes taking place in the evening. Some daytime and online teaching is available, depending on the modules you choose. Highlights - Birkbeck is a leading international centre for world-class legal teaching, research and scholarship. You will be taught by field-leading academic staff, alongside experienced solicitors, barristers and judges from across the legal sector. - Career development and skills enhancement are a key part of studying this course. You will have access to a huge range of careers support including Birkbeck's Careers Service, Birkbeck Talent and Birkbeck Futures. - You will have opportunities to network with real-world legal professionals through our Mentoring Pathways Scheme, Legal Practice Conversations, Legal Professionals Insight Evening and Careers Fair, and open days are held exclusively for Birkbeck students. - You will be able to put your learning into practice with our various law clinics: University of London Refugee Law Clinic, Environmental Law Foundation, River House Law Clinic and Release. You can also join our Law Society and our highly successful Mooting team. Careers and employability Graduates can pursue career paths in the legal profession, human resources or local government. Possible professions include: - barrister - solicitor - chartered legal executive - human resources officer. We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.