Keele University

What you'll study

The LLB Law degree at Keele covers the core areas of substantive and procedural law alongside practical lawyering skills. In the early years you will typically study modules in Criminal Law, Contract Law, Tort, Public/Constitutional Law and Legal Research and Skills to build a solid doctrinal base. Later modules commonly include Land/Property Law, Equity and Trusts, EU and International Law, Family Law, Evidence and Commercial/Business Law.

Teaching combines lectures, seminars and small-group tutorials with formative exercises such as mooting, client interviewing, negotiation workshops and assessed coursework. Students are encouraged to engage with empirical and interdisciplinary perspectives by taking optional modules from other subjects across the university.

The programme usually offers options to take a year-long work placement or a period of study abroad, and many cohorts have access to pro bono activities and a student-run legal advice clinic. A final-year research project or dissertation option allows you to investigate a specialised legal topic in depth.

Entry requirements

Typical entry is from qualifications such as A-levels, IB, BTEC or recognised international equivalents. Applicants are normally expected to demonstrate strong academic achievement in prior study and competence in English. Keele welcomes applications from mature students and those with vocational or experiential backgrounds; detailed equivalencies and alternative entry routes are available through the university's admissions guidance.

The Law School does not routinely require a separate admissions test for undergraduate entry, though some applicants may be asked to provide additional information about relevant experience. Selection is based on academic record, reference and personal statement; invited applicants may be interviewed or asked to attend an assessment as part of the process.

Career prospects

Graduates leave Keele with the legal knowledge and practical skills that support progression to professional legal training or a wide range of other careers. Common routes include training to become a solicitor, a barrister (via the vocational Bar training route), or a chartered legal executive. Many graduates also work as paralegals, compliance officers, policy advisors, civil servants, or in-house legal assistants.

The degree also provides transferable skills valued in business, non-governmental organisations and the third sector — for example, research, argumentation, negotiation and project management — making it suitable preparation for roles in human resources, consulting, journalism and graduate programmes across public and private sectors.

Why study at Keele University

Keele is known for its supportive campus environment and small-group teaching which allows close contact with academic staff and personalised feedback. The Law School combines research-led teaching with practical learning opportunities such as mooting, client interviewing and pro bono legal advice, helping students develop professional competencies alongside doctrinal knowledge.

Students benefit from options to take a placement year or study abroad, access careers and employability support tailored to law students, and an active student law society that runs networking events and competitions. The university’s interdisciplinary ethos makes it easy to supplement legal study with modules from other disciplines, widening perspectives and career options.