LLB Law with Professional Placement
Please note: This page is for 2027 entry. Click here for 2026 entry.
| UCAS code | M107 |
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| Duration | 4 years |
| Entry year | 2027 |
| Campus | Streatham Campus |
| Typical offer | A-Level: AAA |
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A-Level: ABB |
Why study LLB Law with Professional Placement at Exeter?
- Spend up to a year carrying out a professional placement with a law firm, in-house legal team or industry
- Provides students with the foundation to pursue a professional legal career*
- Delivers a rigorous understanding of legal principles as well as an examination of law in different theoretical and social contexts with a constant eye on regional and global developments
- Our wide range of optional modules in your second and final years enable you to tailor your degree to your own interests and career ambitions
- Our Exeter Law Projects programme gives you the opportunity to observe or participate in activities involving the application of the law via many streams of pro bono opportunities
Accreditation
Our LLB programmes provide an excellent start to a legal career if that is your goal, equipping you with the knowledge and skills that will support you towards the next steps to professional legal qualification. This includes the 'foundations of legal knowledge' subjects required for the academic stage of qualification as a barrister. If you plan to qualify as a solicitor or barrister, after you graduate you will need to comply with the further training and other requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority or the Bar Standards Board, or the relevant regulatory body in the country in which you intend to practice.
* Canadian students who take an LLB programme at the University of Exeter can return to practice in Canada by applying for admission to a law society in a Canadian jurisdiction through taking exams through the National Committee for Accreditation (NCA)
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During my placement with EDF NNB Legal, I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to gain first-hand experience alongside not only world-class legal professionals but commercial and technical professionals too… To be even a small part of this enormous project is fantastic, and will set you apart from other candidates when applying for vacation schemes and training contracts.
Tom
LLB with Professional Legal Placement (2020). Placement: EDF NNB Legal.
Entry requirements (typical offer)
| Qualification | Typical offer | Required subjects |
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| A-Level | AAA | n/a |
| IB | 36/666 | n/a |
| BTEC | DDD | n/a |
| GCSE | C or 4 | English Language |
| Access to HE | 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade | N/A |
| T-Level | Distinction | N/A |
| Contextual Offer | A-Level: ABB |
Specific subject requirements must still be achieved where stated above. Find out more about contextual offers. |
| Other accepted qualifications | ||
| English language requirements |
International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B1. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country. |
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NB General Studies is not included in any offer.
Grades advertised on each programme webpage are the typical level at which our offers are made and provide information on any specific subjects an applicant will need to have studied in order to be considered for a place on the programme. However, if we receive a large number of applications for the programme we may not be able to make an offer to all those who are predicted to achieve/have achieved grades which are in line with our typical offer. For more information on how applications are assessed and when decisions are released, please see: After you apply
One of the things I really enjoy about my course is how it’s structured. We have a lot of interactive lessons like seminars and workshops instead of just lectures every day. This makes the learning process more engaging and helps us understand the material better. Our professors try to make seminars as interesting as possible.
Before coming to university, I was worried about funding since I wasn’t sure what options would be available to me as a non-British citizen. Thankfully, my school helped me apply for student finance, which I didn’t even realise I was eligible for. I was also nominated by my school for a grant for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, which was a huge help. On top of that, the University of Exeter provides additional support, like bursaries for students with low socio-economic backgrounds. This financial support has made a significant difference and eased a lot of my initial concerns.
Albina
LLB Law with Professional Placement
Course content
Summary
The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
You will take modules adding up to 120 credits each year. In your final year, you may also choose to take 30 credits in a subject outside law, subject to prior approval.
You may notice changes to some of our modules over the coming months. This is because we are making space for the following:
- Minors: Future Skills Pathways - Alongside your main degree you may be eligible (depending on your course) to choose modules from another subject to broaden your skills and interests.
- Skills to Thrive built into every degree - Essential skills for your future, including communication, problem-solving, teamwork and digital confidence.
- Increased innovation and wellbeing - More room for creative learning, real-world projects and a healthier study rhythm.
The modules below provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
120 credits of compulsory modules
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
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| Compulsory 1 | ||
| Criminal Law | 30 | |
| The Law of Contract | 30 | |
| Constitutional and Administrative Law | 30 | |
| Legal Foundations | 30 | |
LAW1003: Criminal Law
Crimes are the laws with the most serious consequences: commit a crime, and you could go to prison, potentially for the rest of your life. So pervasive is the criminal law that most people who have never studied law before are already aware of a range of crimes. In this module, we start by drawing upon your background awareness of criminal law, or at least your sense of right and wrong, and from there build a methodical knowledge and useable understanding of some of the major crimes found in the law of England and Wales. This module is an opportunity for you to explore the legal details and moral underpinnings of crimes such as murder, rape, theft and criminal damage, and the defences that may be available to those who commit them. You will be encouraged to adopt a critical attitude towards the criminal law, reflecting on why the law is written and implemented as it is, and what difficulties are encountered when the legal principles are applied in practice.
LAW1004: The Law of Contract
In this module, you will examine the English law of contract. Attention will be paid to the characteristics of contract, the nature, purposes and approaches of contract law, the nature and requirements of contractual agreement, consideration and other requirements for enforceability of contracts, terms and interpretation of contracts, vitiating factors and remedies. Traditionally, contract law alongside tort law is the 'law of obligations' and therefore an important part of everyday life for individuals, businesses and public agencies. Knowledge and understanding of contract law is imperative in a variety of theoretical and practical dispute resolution and problem solving contexts. The module emphasises application of the rules, principles and concepts of contract law to problems, while considering the practical consequences, to contextualise the law.
This module aims to provide you with knowledge and understanding of different aspects and general principles of English contract law. To this end, the module gives you an overview of the requirements for the enforceability of agreements: formation of contract, consideration, terms, interpretation, vitiating factors, damages and other remedies. In particular, the module aims to enable you to develop:
(a) knowledge and understanding of the general principles and traditional approaches of English contract law and compare them with alternative models and techniques;
LAW1035: Constitutional and Administrative Law
The constitution of the UK is dynamic and developing incrementally through changes in relationships with the European Union and the Council of Europe, devolution to Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland and human rights legislation. This module will help you to analyse and challenge some of the basic tenets of the constitution of the UK. You will also study developments in judicial review which will enable you to understand the relationship between judges and the government and the impact of this relationship on both the law and the state.
This module will develop your analytical skills and your ability to understand the role of public law in generating, controlling, and reforming the powers of Parliament, the executive, the judiciary, and other public authorities within the United Kingdom
This module aims to enable you to develop:
- An understanding of the concepts, traditions and principles underpinning the constitution of the UK.
- An understanding of the main recent constitutional reforms of the United Kingdom constitution.
- An understanding of the nature, basis and continuing development of judicial review in the United Kingdom.
- An ability to analyse the links between public law and the exercise of political and judicial power.
- An ability to begin to use, analyse and critique materials and texts.
- An ability to articulate and discuss issues relating to public law.
LAW1036: Legal Foundations
Legal Foundations provides you with a broad and critical understanding of the structure and functions of law, and the nature, history and future of the legal system in England and Wales. In Legal Foundations, you will examine core legal principles and concepts and the role of lawyers in society. You will develop core legal skills and explore topical and timely subjects which will include the hierarchy and procedures of the courts and tribunals, law and technology, ethics in the legal profession, and access to justice. Through the module, you will begin to appreciate how the law is applied, implemented and experienced. In short, Legal Foundations is a fascinating and dynamic introduction to law, legal systems and the legal profession.
The module provides you with a foundational, and thus vital, understanding of the nature of law and legal principles. In particular, the module is designed to support you in developing the necessary academic, legal, theoretical, practical and ethical knowledge, awareness and skills that are foundational to both the study and practice of law.
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
105 credits of compulsory modules, 15 credits of optional modules
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory 1 | ||
| The Law of Torts | 30 | |
| Land Law | 30 | |
| Equity and Trusts | 30 | |
| European Union Law | 15 | |
| Compulsory Placement | ||
| Law Placement | 0 | |
LAW2015: The Law of Torts
This module introduces you to tort law, which is concerned with non-contractual civil wrongs. In this area, the law imposes duties and standards of conduct, breach of which will permit an action for damages or some other remedy. The module examines negligence, as the most widely pleaded tort, and the torts of trespass to the person, torts against land, defamation and breach of privacy.
The aim of this module is to develop your understanding of the law of torts, including the different types of tort and their responsibility bases, the kinds of damage for which it permits a remedy and those for which it does not offer a remedy. Consideration will be given to the aims of tort law and some assessment made of its efficacy in achieving those aims.
LAW2017: Land Law
Land Law covers matters of fundamental importance to our society: the ownership of land and property, property rights and related obligations. In this module, you will study in depth the fundamental principles of land law, focussing in particular on key rights that exist in relation to land. You will develop an understanding of the principles underpinning land law and scrutinise how these principles have changed over time and how they have been shaped by society. In addition, you will study the formal and informal methods of acquiring rights over land, and the circumstances in which the burden of such rights will impact third parties.
This module aims to provide you with an in depth understanding of the definition, acquisition and transfer of rights over land. In this module you will be required to study primary legal sources and will be encouraged to think critically about the law with reference to legal commentators. The module aims to encourage you to think differently about land, including how it is valued, exchanged and regulated.
LAW2041: Equity and Trusts
This module will develop your understanding of the general principles of the law of Trusts, both in their own right and within the wider context of property law, and will do so by concentrating on selected topics which are studied in depth.
The aims of the module are for you:
To achieve a critical understanding of the general principles of the law of Trusts, both in their own right and within the wider context of property law, and to do so by concentrating on selected topics which are studied in depth.
To achieve flexibility in the study of Trusts law, and selectivity within the considerable amount of material, so that problems in Trusts law can be correctly identified and addressed succinctly and accurately with full legal authority.
LAW2103: European Union Law
The European Union is one of the most successful international organisations ever created. For over almost half a century, the United Kingdom's membership of the EU has had a major impact on the English legal system and on numerous areas of public policy, ranging from trade and agriculture to education and internal security. Brexit transforms this long-standing relationship, but EU law will remain relevant for the foreseeable future. Much of EU law will continue to apply within the UK's domestic legal order in the form of retained law. While the UK will no longer be bound by new rules adopted by the EU, an understanding of these rules and the EU's legal order remains important, for the EU will not cease to be one of the major trading partners of the UK. More generally, studying the EU provides an excellent opportunity to explore a different legal system and the distinct legal and political dynamics it generates.
The aim of this module is to equip you with a detailed understanding of some of the key features of the European Union and its legal system. To this end, the module will introduce you to the institutional framework and decision-making processes of the EU, explore the sources of EU law and the core principles of the European legal order, and provide you with an overview of certain free movement provisions and introduce to you the latest development in such areas as digital markets.
LAW2701: Law Placement
This second year module forms part of the LLB (Hons) Law with Professional Placement programme. This non-credit bearing module aims to help you to prepare for the placement year that will take place in the third year of your degree. The module aims to assist you in your job/placement search and to provide a general preparation for successful participation in the workforce. Delivery is through blended learning, with a combination of recorded lectures, e-learning tasks and workshops. Completion of all sessions is mandatory unless specified as optional.
This module is only for students taking the LLB (Hons) Law with Professional Placement programme.
This non-credit bearing module aims to help you to prepare for the placement year that will take place in the third year of your degree. The module aims to assist you in your job/placement search and to provide a general preparation for successful participation in the workforce. The combination of synchronous workshops and e-learning tasks focus on securing a placement, work-readiness and professionalism.
Optional modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
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| Optional 1 | ||
| Competition Law | 15 | |
| Jurisprudence | 15 | |
| Supreme Court Studies | 15 | |
| (European) Human Rights and Human Dignity | 15 | |
| European and UK Consumer Law | 15 | |
| Justice Policy and The Welfare State | 15 | |
| Law, Testimony and Trauma | 15 | |
| Alternative Dispute Resolution | 15 | |
LAW2109: Competition Law
The aim of the module is to provide you with an advanced level of understanding of UK Competition Law, considering what its objectives are as well as how the current UK enforcement regime is functioning. In doing so, the module focuses on the UK Competition Act 1998. Particular attention will be paid on the work of the UK Competition and Market Authority and the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal. The specific issues concerning collective (opt-in or opt-out) redress proceedings will be taken account of as well. The module is appropriate for students studying law at undergraduate level (year 2 and 3 students).
The teaching and learning on the module will be research-enriched, considering the latest developments in the area. You will develop your ability to analyse primary materials, engaging with relevant secondary sources. This should enable you to construct balanced legal arguments and take an informed view whilst using a wide range of materials. The specific objectives of the course are:
LAW2155: Jurisprudence
Jurisprudence means the theory or philosophy of law and involves reflecting on questions about what law is, what it is for, how it works and what it achieves in human societies. Building on your legal studies so far, this module will give you the opportunity to think and learn about these sorts of issues from a more abstract perspective, by developing your understanding of some of the most influential and exciting jurisprudential schools of thought, including natural law theory, positivism, Critical Legal Studies, postmodernism, and law and literature. The module will give you the chance to explore how these different schools of thought have sought to explain, for example, the origins and development of legal rules, law's relationship with justice, and the ways in which law reflects some societal or political perspectives while excluding others. In so doing, this module will also allow you to develop your skills of independent thought, critical analysis and theoretical argumentation.
This module aims to encourage you to reflect upon the relevance and significance of abstract, theoretical and philosophical ideas for your doctrinal legal studies. It will introduce you to theories about the nature, purposes and authority of law, enable you to develop your powers of analytical and critical thought and give you the opportunity to develop techniques of independent, abstract and systematic analysis.
LAW2173: Supreme Court Studies
This module studies the UK Supreme Court as an institutional actor within the UK's legal system and in a global context. It is expected that this module will include some guest materials delivered by employees of the Court and that there may be an opportunity to visit the Court. You will explore legal controversies relating to the Court, examine how the Court reaches its decisions, analyse leading cases in depth, and assess how the Court's work relates to other courts around the world and to the work of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.
This module explores the UK Supreme Court's role as an institutional actor within the UK's legal system. Rather than providing an overview of a specific area of law, this module will use the Supreme Court's work as a lens through which you will explore contemporary legal issues (both general controversies such as judicial diversity and matters specific to the Court itself such as the socio-legal impact of specific decisions and the work of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in hearing appeals from certain Commonwealth nations) and to develop legal skills such as case analysis and argument.
LAW2175: (European) Human Rights and Human Dignity
What is it that makes us who we are as human beings? What can be said to be unique and special about us as beings, and as individuals? How can the law recognize this? What fundamental concept lies at the heart of human rights law? In this module you will have the opportunity to address these questions by exploring the rise of the exciting and challenging legal concept of human dignity, which has been important in constitutional and human rights law across Europe for many years and first appeared in the UK common law some fifteen years ago in the wake of the Human Rights Act 1998. Human dignity now lies at the heart of a heated international discussion on its merits, risks and meanings in the field of law, and on the ways in which people’s interests can and should be respected and protected through human rights and constitutional law. This module will take you through some of the key stages of the construction of this new legal concept and engage you in discussing some of the key methodological and theoretical issues underpinning it. The module gives you the opportunity to learn about the latest international theoretical discussions on this subject, while focusing on some essential and challenging issues, such as the connections between dignity and autonomy, equality, integrity and human time. In addition, while it is not formally linked to the access to justice modules, this module provides a unique basis for them.
LAW2191: European and UK Consumer Law
All of us are consumers. Most of us do not know our consumer rights. In this course, we will study consumer protection measures, which have been adopted in the UK due to the influence of EU law, e.g. consumer protection: against unfairness (misleading advertising; adhesion contracts); in popular consumer contracts (in the sale and travel sector); through performance standards (product safety and liability); and its enforcement (private, public, ADR, ODR). During seminars we will analyse the effectiveness of the adopted measures, partially through insights from behavioural economics. Therefore, this module is for students interested in interdisciplinary studies, various areas of private law (contract, tort) and EU law.
LAW2192: Justice Policy and The Welfare State
The module ‘justice policy and the welfare state’ provides you with an opportunity to consider contemporary issues within the justice system in England and Wales and the lasting impact of austerity measures. Since the introduction of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO), criminal and civil legal aid in England and Wales has been provided under the shadow of austerity. The withdrawal of centralised state funding for legal aid has resulted in geographic disparities in access to justice, and the decline of the legal aid profession. This module provides you with the opportunity to engage with these issues of justice policy in England and Wales and encourages independent and critical thinking to evaluate existing evidence and develop recommendations for change. By the end of the module you will be able to evaluate a range of evidence, including government literature, academic research and reports by NGOs and the community sector to identify current policy issues and areas for improvement. You will understand how to conduct policy research and will be able to evaluate the types of evidence that are likely to effective in mobilising policy change.
LAW2205: Law, Testimony and Trauma
This research-led module is designed to develop your understanding of the crucial connections between structural inequalities (such as racism, classism, sexism and ableism), trauma, and the law. It aims to provide you with the tools to analyse how legal responses to traumatic events can illuminate the ways in which the legal system shapes these structural inequalities. The module will also equip you with knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed legal practice and of how to evaluate the law from an interdisciplinary perspective by examining its relationship with other disciplines, such as psychology, sociology, and art. Assessment for the module consists of a portfolio of two literature reviews informed by research that you will conduct throughout the term.
LAW2206: Alternative Dispute Resolution
The use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes in the civil justice system has grown rapidly since the introduction of the Civil Procedure Rules 1998. This is because it is recognised that litigation is often expensive, slow and costly and there are advantages to litigants to consider other means by which to resolve disputes. This module will explore alternative methods to the adversarial legal system of resolving disputes within the civil justice system and in other wider contexts, as well as considering the use of ADR in other areas of the different justice systems. You will be introduced to the concepts and theories underpinning ADR, and to practical issues in using and applying dispute resolution methods both within and outside the courts.
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
120 credit compulsory placement module
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory 1 | ||
| Law Placement | 120 | |
LAW3701: Law Placement
This module forms part of the LLB (Hons) Law with Professional Placement programme. When taking this module, you undertake a professional placement either with a law firm, an in-house legal team or take a non-law related placement in industry. The module lasts for the whole academic year (a minimum of 28 weeks, excluding statutory and other holidays). You will use one or more placements to gain skills that equip you to work in the global jobs market. You will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of the workplace and issues relating to legal and business professionalism. The module will develop and deepen your understanding of business and legal practices.
This module is only for students on the LLB (Hons) Law with Professional Placement programme.
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
120 credits of optional modules
You will study 120 credits of optional modules at Level 6 (XXX3xxx) and/or Level 5 (XXX2xxx), with a maximum of 30 credits at Level 5. This may include a 30-credit dissertation module. Over the duration of your programme, you must take a minimum of 90 credits at Level 6 (in addition to LAW3701). Please note that you are not permitted to select Level 4 (XXX1xxx) modules at this Stage. At Stage 4, you may choose to take up to 30 credits of module(s) outside the Law School, subject to availability and approval.
*Due to the professional-facing nature of the Exeter LLB degree some modules are only condonable after referral.
Optional modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
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| Optional 1 | ||
| Gender, Sexuality and Law | 15 | |
| Family Law | 30 | |
| Public International Law | 30 | |
| Employment Law | 30 | |
| Dissertation | 30 | |
| Company Law Foundation | 15 | |
| Research Paper | 15 | |
| Research Paper | 15 | |
| Law, Politics and Power | 30 | |
| Access to Justice Clinic | 30 | |
| Medical Ethics and Law Foundations | 15 | |
| International Commercial Litigation | 15 | |
| Artificial Intelligence and the Law | 15 | |
| Business and Human Rights Law | 15 | |
| Environmental Law | 15 | |
| Migrants, Refugees and Citizens in the UK | 15 | |
| Criminal Evidence | 15 | |
| Human Rights Law | 30 | |
| Medical Ethics and Law: Further Issues | 15 | |
| Company Law: Further Issues | 15 | |
| Commercial Law: Sale of Goods and Agency | 15 | |
| Media Law | 15 | |
| Canadian Constitutional and Administrative Law: Foundations | 15 | |
| Copyright Law | 15 | |
| Patents and Trademark Law | 15 | |
| Commercial Law: Money and Finance | 15 | |
| Global Corporations and the Law: Power and Society | 15 | |
| International Criminal Law and Justice | 15 | |
Fees
Tuition fees for 2026 entry
UK students: £9,790 per year
International students: £24,950 per year
Scholarships
The University of Exeter offers a wide range of scholarships to support your education, with £7 million available for international students applying to study with us in the 2026/27 academic year, including our prestigious Exeter Excellence Scholarships*. We also provide scholarships for sport, music and other achievements, alongside regional and partner awards such as Chevening, The Beacon Trust and the British Council. Financial support is available for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, lower income households and other under-represented groups to help them access, succeed and progress through higher education.
* Terms and conditions, including deadlines, apply. See our website for details.
Learning and teaching
How will I learn?
We believe that you shouldn’t just learn the law, you also need the skills to put it into practice once you graduate. We place considerable emphasis on the development of lawyering skills using a range of methods:
- Legal research
- Problem analysis
- Teamwork
- Legal writing and reasoning
- Negotiation and advocacy
You will learn through a variety of teaching and learning opportunities including interactive seminars, workshops and lectures, and independent and guided study.
How will I be assessed?
In the first year most assessments will be exam based. Exams are not simply tests of memory: they are designed to test your ability to argue persuasively and to apply the law correctly. Therefore, in some modules you may be permitted to bring unannotated statute books into the exam while in others, your full notes are permitted.
Other methods of assessment include:
- Oral presentations
- Group work
- Legal written work such as ‘skeleton arguments’
Your first year will not count towards your final degree classification, but you do have to pass it in order to progress to the second year.
Where will I study?
The Lasok Law Library, located in the Forum, holds in excess of 40,000 volumes and is open 24 hours a day. You can choose from diverse study spaces to suit your specific learning needs, whether dedicated quiet study, group work, or social learning over a coffee.
Our custom-built Moot Court offers students invaluable opportunities to take part in mooting activities and is equipped with the latest technology, including high-spec video conferencing.
Legal Assistance Programme
Our Legal Assistance Programme offers a range of pro bono opportunities to provide valuable career experience. These include the Community Law Clinic, where you can help members of the public gain legal advice and information; the Stop Abuse for Everyone charity, providing support and mediation for victims of abuse; the Student Appeals Project which investigates cases subject to appeal; and the Judicial Shadowing Programme, where you can ‘play judge.’
Mooting
Exeter enjoys an international reputation for mooting and our students have been successful in competitions all over the world. Mooting provides you with the opportunity to practise your advocacy skills in a simulated court environment. You’ll receive coaching from staff and present your arguments before volunteer judges in a purpose-built moot court. Our Student Negotiation Society also sends teams to the National Negotiation Competition.
ExeTalks
ExeTalks are a chance to discover some of the fascinating research undertaken at the University of Exeter delivered by the academics who teach on our programmes.
Your future
We have an excellent relationship with members of the legal profession who are in regular contact with students through activities such as workshops, skills sessions, mooting, networking, internships, shadowing and mentoring.
Students also benefit from our strong links with alumni all over the world. Many of our alumni are in senior positions and include:
- His Hon Judge Phillip Waller CBE
- Fiona Shackleton, Partner – Payne Hicks Beach
- Dato Ambiga Sreenevasan – President of the Malaysian Bar Council
- Sarah Turvill – Chairman of Willis International Ltd
Career paths
Many graduates go on to further study in the law and then enter a training contract with a firm of solicitors or a pupillage in a barrister’s chambers. A law degree also provides a range of skills which are sought by other sectors such as business, finance and administration.
Example destinations* of some of our recent graduates:
| Occupations | Law firms | Other employees |
|---|---|---|
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Trainee Solicitor Paralegal Legal Team Trainee Juriste (lawyer) Management Consultant Investment Consultant Business Start-up Coordinator Compliance Analyst Probation Officer Trainee Accountant HR Assistant Marketing Assistant Global Compliance Business Management Assistant |
Allen & Overy Freshfields Bruckhaus Michelmores Thomas Eggar LLP Macfarlanes Peer and Co Bond Pearce Collection Attorneys Europe Maurant Ozannes Nabarro Dundas and Wilson Reynolds Porter Chamberlain |
Michael Page International British Red Cross Axiom Legal Microsoft Babcock International Group Barclays Bank PLC Alliance Insurance PLC Royal Bank of Canada German Banking Federation EDF Energy UNICEF |
*This information has been taken from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) Surveys 14/15, 15/16, and 16/17. Please note that, due to data protection, the job titles and organisations are listed independently and do not necessarily correspond.
Further study
Examples of further study followed by our graduates:
- Bar Vocational Course, Inns of Court School of Law
- Legal Practice Course, College of Law
- LLM, University of Cambridge
- BCL, University of Oxford
- LLM International Commercial Law, University of Exeter
- LLM International Relations and Diplomacy, Leiden University, The Netherlands
- LLM, University of Southern California
- MA European Community Law, College of Europe, Bruges
Extracurricular programme
Our Legal Assistance Programme offers a range of pro bono opportunities to provide valuable career experience. These include the Community Law Clinic, the Stop Abuse for Everyone charity, the Student Appeals Project and Judicial Shadowing.
Exeter enjoys an international reputation for mooting and our students have been successful in competitions all over the world. Mooting provides you with the opportunity to practise your advocacy skills in a simulated court environment. You’ll receive coaching from staff and present your arguments before volunteer judges in a purpose-built moot court. Our Student Negotiation Society also sends teams to the National Negotiation Competition.
