Law Undergraduate courses

Achieve your potential with a Law degree from Derby. Combine academic knowledge with hands-on experience to prepare for a successful career in the legal sector or beyond.

Why study Law at Derby?

• Professional accreditation: Our LLB degrees meet the requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and Bar Standards Board (BSB), ensuring your qualifications are recognised nationwide.
• Innovative teaching methods: Develop skills through case-based learning, interactive workshops, and mock courtroom sessions that simulate real-world legal practice.
• Dedicated facilities: Study in our purpose-built law school at One Friar Gate Square, featuring a mock courtroom, student legal advice centre, and replica custody suite.

Practical learning

• Gain client-facing experience at our Student Legal Advice Centre, offering free legal services to the public while you develop practical skills in legal research, negotiation, and advocacy.
• Engage with projects like the Law Student Representation Project, providing essential legal representation for local residents on social security matters.

Research and impact

• Work alongside academics conducting research on issues such as modern slavery, cybersecurity law, and social justice.
• Our research directly influences policy, with recent studies contributing to national discussions on human rights law and digital privacy.

Career opportunities

• Graduates secure roles as solicitors, barristers, legal advisors, and paralegals, with many progressing to roles in HR, compliance, and public administration.
• Derby’s strong connections with local firms and councils ensure students graduate with a network of professional contacts.