Law

A graduate entry law degree is designed for people who already hold a degree in another subject and who wish to qualify in law in a shorter timeframe than a standard three-year programme. Law is the system of rules and principles that govern behaviour in society, and the study of it at degree level develops rigorous analytical thinking, precise written expression, and the ability to apply principles to complex and ambiguous facts. A graduate entry route recognises that mature students with existing academic skills and life experience can progress through the legal curriculum more efficiently.

At Teesside University, this two-year full-time programme allows graduates from other disciplines to develop a legal education alongside the professional and personal maturity they bring from their prior experience. You will study the core areas of English law, including public law and constitutional principles, with close attention to the relationship between law and the state and the protections available to individuals when public bodies exceed their powers. The programme engages with the Human Rights Act 1998, the European Convention on Human Rights, and the duties of public authorities to uphold fundamental rights in practice.

You will develop your ability to read and analyse legislation and case law, construct legal arguments, and understand how the courts interpret and develop the law.

For those seeking to qualify as solicitors or barristers, further professional training is required after graduating. Beyond legal practice, law graduates work in public administration, compliance and regulatory roles, policy development, journalism, business, and the civil service. The analytical and communication skills a law degree develops are highly transferable.

The graduate entry route means you can combine existing expertise from your first degree with legal knowledge, making you distinctive in the job market. Postgraduate study in law or a related field is a route for those who wish to specialise further.