Law (with Foundation Year)

Course overview: A law degree is a highly regarded qualification. You are trained to think, to question and to challenge. Many students study law to become a legal professional such as legal executive, solicitor or barrister, but a Teesside law degree opens up a wide range of professional roles for you, including within the criminal justice field, probation services, law enforcement and in the charitable and voluntary sectors. You could also be successful in management, recruitment or human resources. Whether you’re starting a career, developing an existing one or changing direction, a law degree presents many opportunities to you.

The law can, and does, change on a daily basis – that's what makes it such a fascinating and vibrant subject to study. As a graduate you’ll be a creative problem solver and an effective researcher, with the ability to interpret, analyse and critique complex information. You’ll have highly developed written and oral communication skills and be able to formulate reasoned arguments and challenge decisions. You gain a valuable suite of skills and attributes, and develop the confidence, adaptability and resilience to succeed in your chosen career.

Studying law at Teesside isn’t all about attending traditional lectures and sitting exams. We recognise that students learn in different ways and our innovative teaching and learning approaches, and diverse assessment methods prepare you for the 21st century workplace. You have the opportunity to spend time in our replica court room which has the features of a modern court and offers invaluable courtroom experience in first-class facilities.

You obtain real-world experience through empowering members of the local community to access justice by providing pro bono legal advice through the work of our award-winning Law Clinic which works in partnership with lawyers, charities and voluntary organisations. This experience gives you chance to develop professional and practical skills and experience and knowledge of law which are crucial to any future career in legal practice as well as being very transferrable and useful in careers beyond law.

We have strong employment links with law firms, charities and voluntary sector organisations in our region which provide unique employability opportunities. We have an exceptionally talented law team from a variety of backgrounds including the legal profession and academia, enabling you to learn first-hand from their experience.

Top three reasons to study this course at Teesside University: 1. You will be a valued member of our law community – fully supported and encouraged to succeed on the course, and beyond. We know our students and they know us. 2. Your skillset is transferable and highly valued by a range of employers. 3. Your fellow students will come from a range of backgrounds. You learn in an inclusive, diverse and supportive environment, which will enrich your learning experience. 4. Your experienced and knowledgeable course team are research active and many are highly regarded researchers within their field. 5. Our well-established links with the legal and other professions across the region and beyond create opportunities for work experience, placements and permanent employment.

After the course: Many of our graduates do choose to continue their studies through a range of professional courses or opportunities for further academic research, others have successfully secured employment in such varied fields as teaching, management, human resources, the media, retail and a number of criminal justice agencies, as well as related organisations. Our award-winning careers service works with regional and national employers to advertise graduate positions, in addition to providing post-graduation support for all Teesside University alumni.