Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - Law with Criminal Justice (M1L4)

Gain a rich understanding of the key components and fundamentals of Law and Criminal Justice through the learning on this degree.

Chester Law School maintains strong links with local legal professionals and the wider community to enhance our course, ensuring that you make the most out of your time at university. Specialist opportunities such as guest lecturers and an array of co-curricular outreach and pro bono (free legal advice) opportunities can enhance your skill set and transform you into a Law graduate who stands out from the crowd.

Studying our Law with Criminal Justice degree allows you to tailor your studies to your interests. Gain a rich understanding of key concepts in your first year of study and experience our Experiential Law module in your second year. In your final year, you will have the opportunity to focus your studies on areas of Law that particularly interest you, developing your skills within your chosen specialist modules before you graduate.

You will have the rare opportunity to undertake a legal placement as part of your Year 2 studies. We offer a choice of three pathways, giving you the chance to enhance your prospects of gaining graduate-level employment by choosing the employability pathway which best suits your development needs, aspirations and personal circumstances:

• Placement • Community Engagement Activity • Experiential Learning

Outside of your studies, join our Law Society which hosts a variety of events throughout the year, gain an insight into law in the real world by volunteering at our Legal Advice Clinic, or get involved with Chester Community Law Project, the Law School’s student-led outreach programme which enables volunteers to use their legal knowledge to benefit our local community.

Our team is made up of former practitioners and nationally recognised academic lawyers, who are committed to helping you make your career aspirations a reality.