Human rights breaches, defamatory social media posts and environmental harms, Law permeates and shapes all aspects of society. Learn from leading experts as you develop your legal skills. Join in mooting competitions and network with prestigious Law firms to create invaluable connections. We make your future career our priority. Are you ready to take your first steps into a career in Law Why Lancaster Learn from world-class researchers, practising lawyers, and benefit from tutors committed to innovative teaching and student support Gain valuable real-world experience in our Law Clinic by taking on casework under the supervision of professional experts Benefit from our strong links to chambers and law firms across the UK, including international Magic Circle firms Unravel technical legal topics and uncover how law shapes our society Join our student-run Law Society, build your professional network and make useful connections Prepare for success. Our Law Fair is attended by top lawyers and their recruitment teams and we have regular visits from top alumni A Law degree for the future Law is one of the most fascinating and intellectually challenging subjects you can choose, and one that prepares you for a very wide range of career paths. Here at Lancaster, our School of Law staff combine extensive expertise in teaching with cutting edge research in areas such as Human Rights, International Law and Diplomacy, Commercial and Environmental Law. This guarantees that your classes will include the very latest knowledge in each field. Study how law shapes society Our Law degree is designed to give you a good understanding of Law in context and wider societal issues. Building on the foundations of legal knowledge, you’ll also learn about issues that are right at the heart of our society such as human rights, litigation funding, legal history, property law and the right to protest. In your final year you can choose a dissertation topic in an area that interests you. Networking opportunities We have strong links to Chambers, Law firms and related professions from across the UK, including Magic Circle firms from London. We usually host alumni visits and lectures, and a Law Fair, which is typically attended by lawyers (including trainees, associates and partners) and members of their recruitment teams. All of this should help you to make professional connections, learn more about their firms, and get a head start on your career in Law. As a Law student you can join the Law society which is led by students for students. Here you can take part in a range of activities such as mooting in our purpose-built Mock Court Room, complete with state of the art technology, it offers you the opportunity to get a real courtroom experience and develop your courtroom skills and confidence. To develop your professional networks, you can also take part in career events and negotiation competitions judged by barristers and members of the judiciary. An example of recent student success was at the British and Irish University Commercial Awareness Competition, hosted in London where a group of Lancaster students won work experience and networking opportunities. Our staff encourage and mentor you to participate in these career boosting events. It’s not all work, there are social activities too. Recent events have included a Law Dinner and Ball, movie night, and sporting events including netball and football. You will find yourself part of a friendly student and staff community where you will feel at home. Many of our students make friends for life.