Law with Politics (Placement Year) Lancaster University

Human rights breaches, power and injustice, international diplomacy and environmental harms, Law and Politics permeate and shape all aspects of society. On this course you will develop practical legal knowledge and an understanding of how the interplay between Law and Politics affects issues such as war and peace, poverty and inequality, order and justice, governance and power.

Why Lancaster?

• Unravel technical legal topics and uncover how Law shapes our society

• Gain insight into the relationship between power and the state and learn how policies are made

• Learn from world-class academics committed to innovative teaching and student support

• Take advantage of our links to chambers and law firms across the UK, including international Magic Circle firms

• Join our student-run Law Society, build your professional network and make useful connections

• Benefit from valuable real-world experience by taking part in our community Law Clinic or Street Law project

• 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 and Politics degree for the future

Our Law with Politics 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 learn about the 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 Politics our academics regularly collaborate with government bodies such as the UK Parliament, on important issues such as racial injustice, voter rights and migration.

By studying Politics alongside Law you’ll gain key insights into the relationship between power and the state, domestic and comparative politics, and policy making. You’ll analyse the dynamics of power in modern societies from social injustice to climate change, from culture wars to the declining trust in democracy.

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. Our staff encourage and mentor you to participate in these career boosting events.

In the Politics element of your course, you’ll gain valuable insights into the key political issues of the moment by benefitting from our network with external partners, policymakers and guest speakers.

Practical experience is key

To give you the edge in your career we offer many opportunities to enhance your academic study with practical real-world experiences. Take part in our Law Clinic where you will interview clients and, supervised by a qualified solicitor, offer free legal advice to the local community on a range of areas including family law, consumer disputes, and wills and probate. You can join the Street Law project and deliver interactive sessions out in the community on topics like cyberbullying.

Further hands-on experience can be gained through volunteering and past students have worked with organisations such as RAIS (Refugee Advocacy, Information and Support).

Entry requirements

These are the typical grades that you will need to study this course. This section will tell you whether you need qualifications in specific subjects, what our English language requirements are, and if there are any extra requirements such as attending an interview or submitting a portfolio.

A levels

AAB

Access to HE Diploma

36 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 9 Level 3 credits at Merit

Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level, or equivalent qualification, as long as any subject requirements are met.

BTEC Extended Diploma

DDD

BTEC in combination with A levels

A level at grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade AB plus BTEC at D

International Baccalaureate

35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects

Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers

We are happy to admit applicants on the basis of five Highers, but where we require a specific subject at A level, we will typically require an Advanced Higher in that subject. If you do not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone, we will consider a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers in separate subjects. Please contact the Admissions team for more information.

T levels

Distinction overall

GCSE requirements

English Language grade 4/C.

We will also look at your overall GCSE profile when considering your application as a whole.

We do have flexibility when considering GCSE requirements. Go to our GCSE information for more details.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme. English language qualifications for undergraduate study.