Law and Criminal Justice LLB (Hons)
De Montfort University
Key Information
Campus location
Leicester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
36 months
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Law and Criminal Justice LLB (Hons)
Your first year on this fully qualifying law degree will focus on how the UK’s system of government operates. You will also be taught about contract and criminal law and the English and European legal systems.
In addition, you will learn key academic skills needed for the study of law including essay writing technique, answering problem questions, citation, referencing and good academic practice.
In your second and third years you will have the opportunity to choose your modules, allowing you to tailor your degree to your interests. Options range from the essentials of forensic investigations to penology and social justice.
Students can enhance their career prospects by taking part in co-curricular and extracurricular activities, such as mooting and client interviewing.
Students are also offered additional employability support through dedicated careers and placement team, who offer help finding out about placement and internship opportunities. Advice is offered on CV and cover letter writing, interview skills and psychometric testing.
This targeted careers support is available to students during their studies and even after graduating when searching for their dream graduate role.
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Curriculum
Recent graduates from our law school have progressed on to successful roles such as legal associate at Barratt Developments PLC, case worker at the Ministry of Justice, investigation support assistant for Leicestershire Police, and prosecution manager for Arriva Rail North.
Program Outcome
Take advantage of extracurricular opportunities such as DMU Legal Advice Centre, the Careers Project, Street Law, DMU Law Society, client interviewing and mooting, to enhance your employability and help ensure you are well-equipped for a range of career paths or further study.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Year 1
- Constitutional and Administrative Law
- Law of Contract
- Criminal Law
- English and European Legal Contexts
Year 2
Choose options from the following:
- Criminology
- Essentials of Forensic Investigations
- Family Law
- Law of Tort*
- Law and Lawyering: International Perspectives***
- The Lawyer in the Marketplace: Entrepreneurship and Commercial Awareness***
- Land Law*
- European Union Public Law
- Police Powers and Public Order
- Public Law of Consumer Protection
- Inter-professional Legal Skills
Year 3
Choose options from the following:
- Advanced Criminal Law
- Contemporary Issues in Jurisprudence and Legal Theory***
- Equity and Trusts*
- International Child Law
- International Law
- Law and Medicine
- Law of Evidence
- Lawyering: Advocacy, Negotiations and Ethics
- Legal Research Project**
- Penology
- Social Justice
Program delivery
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, group work and self-directed study. Assessment is through coursework (presentations, essays and reports) and usually an exam or test
We offer an equitable and inclusive approach to learning and teaching for all our students. Known as the Universal Design for Learning (UDL), our teaching approach has been recognised as sector leading. UDL means we offer a wide variety of support, facilities and technology to all students, including those with disabilities and specific learning differences.