Law with Criminology (with Placement Year) - LLB

St Mary's University, Twickenham

**Investigate crimes and challenge injustice with our hands-on Law with Criminology degree**Construct arguments, evaluate ethical dilemmas, and make life-changing decisions with our Law and Criminology degree. You will learn to solve and prevent crimes through:- analysing criminals and their motives- assessing current trends- understanding the impacts of crime- evaluating punishment and rehabilitation methods.You will also build detailed and analytical knowledge of the law, covering areas such as:- criminality- human rights- business- the healthcare sector.Our law programmes are Qualifying Law Degrees (QLD). After successfully completing this course, you can become a barrister through the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) or a solicitor through the Solicitor’s Qualification Exam route (SQE).**Hands-on experiences**With our undergraduate law and criminology course, you will learn through diverse hands-on experiences, such as:- simulated negotiation exercises- moot court- pro bono initiatives.**Learn in Legal London**St Mary’s is based in Richmond-upon-thame, London. Therefore, you will have numerous opportunities to visit:- the Supreme Court- Old Bailey- Royal Courts of Justice- The Law Society- Parliament- the Inns of Court.**Work placements: apply your studies to the real world**You can complete a work placement in the local or wider London area.Previous LLB Law students have worked at:- private and sole practitioner solicitor firms- barristers' chambers- charities- the Youth Justice Board- Kingston Crown Court.**About the Placement Year**A placement year enables you to undertake a year of experience in an organisation between your second and final year.It will enable you to:- apply the knowledge and skills you gain from your course in a work setting- build your commercial awareness and insights into organisations and industries you might want to work in- develop your professional skills through company training, networking skills and confidence in the workplace- get some great experience for future job applications or even land a graduate job.**Support from St Mary’s every step of the way**Securing a placement can really help you develop your job search skills and the Employability Service placement and Careers Teams can support you to find and apply for available opportunities.**Please note:** in the event that you cannot secure a placement you will be able to transfer onto the three year version of your degree programme.**Hear from our students**Eleanor, Law graduate - "The support from St Mary’s really helped me take that step into the legal profession. The lecturers offered great mentorship, which had such a positive impact on me." **Why St Mary’s?**You will gain skills and support to make a positive impact – for yourself and for others – through high-quality teaching, real-world experience, and a community that lifts each other up. Our campus is a London oasis – blending city energy with open green spaces to think, connect, and grow.

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