Law with Professional Legal Practice

Keele University

United Kingdom, Keele

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Keele University

United Kingdom , Keele

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

M101

Campuses

Keele University campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,200 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Law with Professional Legal Practice

About

Whether you are interested in pursuing a traditional career in law or would like to explore a career in another industry, Law with Professional Legal Practice at Keele will help to tailor your programme of study to suit your career aspirations. You will apply legal knowledge and skills to both the theory and practice of law, immersing yourself in practical experiences through opportunities including Legal Advice Clinics, our award-winning community legal outreach programme CLOCK, and mooting.

Our programme offers a wealth of practical experience that will enable you to develop the required attributes for an active career in law or other sectors such as business, finance and more. You will study the seven Foundations of Legal Knowledge: Contract Law, Tort Law, Public Law, Criminal Law, European Law, Land Law, and Equity & Trust, as well as delving into topics such as wills, probate and residential conveyancing.

Our LLB Law with Professional Legal Practice course focuses on developing the skills necessary for legal practice. Modules such as equity and trusts, residential conveyancing, and wills, probate, and drafting provide insights into the professional life of a lawyer. This practical focus will help prepare you for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), ensuring you are well-equipped for a successful career in law.

Our civic Law School offers various practical learning opportunities that put future employability at the heart of your degree programme. These opportunities enable you to work with real clients, practice your legal skills whilst supported by qualified solicitors, and offer free legal advice to help individuals carefully navigate the justice system. Our CLOCK (Community Legal Outreach Collaboration Keele) scheme and Legal Advice Clinics offer valuable training, building your confidence, critical thinking skills and ability to communicate with various audiences.

At Keele, you can enhance your industry experience through a work placement year, gaining valuable insights into the workplace environment and building professional networks. Alternatively, you may wish to take an international year to study at a partner university. You will also have the opportunity to learn a language and become a multilingual graduate which can open up your career prospects on a global scale.

Why study Law with Professional Legal Practice at Keele University?

Global Top 250 for Law (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings, 2023)

Study the Foundations of Legal Knowledge: Contract Law, Tort Law, Public Law, Criminal Law, European Law, Land Law, and Equity & Trusts

Prepare for a career as a legal professional through practical learning via Legal Advice Clinics, CLOCK, and work placements

Designed to provide experience in key areas of legal practice including residential conveyancing and wills, probate and drafting

Global Top 100 for International Outlook, Law (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings, 2023)

Disciplines

School of Law

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Typical offer

Please ensure that you read the full entry requirements by selecting your qualifications from the dropdown menu below. This will include any subject specific, GCSE/Level 2 Maths, and English language requirements you may need.

A Level: ABB

BTEC: DDM

T Level: Distinction

Please select your qualification from the drop-down list below for the full entry requirement information

A Level

ABB in three A Levels.

Contextual offer: BBC.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma

DDM in any BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma.

Contextual Offer: DMM in any BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

BTEC National Diploma / Diploma

Distinction and Distinction in any BTEC National Diploma / Diploma and C in one A Level, or Distinction and Merit in BTEC Diploma and A in one A Level.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma

Distinction in any BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma and BB in two A Levels, or Merit in any BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma and AA in two A Levels.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

T Level

Distinction in any T Level.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

International Baccalaureate Diploma

655 in three Higher Levels or 32 points.

Contextual Offer: 554 in three Higher Levels or 29 points.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme

We encourage applications with the IBCP but recognise that your combination of qualifications may differ depending on where you are studying.

If you are taking a BTEC National Diploma / Diploma with one or more Higher Levels, your offer will be similar to our BTEC + A Level offer (see 'BTEC National Diploma / Diploma') but with an HL requirement of 6 for A, 5 for B, or 4 for C.

For any other combination, please contact the University Admissions Team for advice.

Access to HE Diploma

128 UCAS points in any Access to HE Diploma including Distinction in at least 30 Level 3 credits and Merit in at least 15 Level 3 credits.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

Welsh Baccalaureate / Bagloriaeth Cymru

The Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate is equivalent to one full A Level at the same grade and can be included alongside 2 other A Levels in a standard A Level offer for this course (see A Level). All subject specific requirements will still need to be met.

Scotland - Highers and Advanced Highers

BBBBC in five Highers, or BC in two Advanced Highers and CC in two Highers, or BCC in three Advanced Highers.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

If you have B or higher in the EPQ and are studying A Levels, BTEC, the International Baccalaureate Diploma, or an Access to HE Diploma, you will typically receive an alternative offer which will be lower than the standard offer. Please see 'Alternative and contextual offers' below.

Core Maths

If you have B or higher in Core Maths and are studying A Levels, BTEC, the International Baccalaureate, or an Access to HE Diploma, you will typically receive an alternative offer which will be lower than the standard offer. Please see 'Alternative and contextual offers' below.

Ireland - Leaving Certificate

H3, H3, H3, H4, H4, H4 in the Irish Leaving Certificate.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

China - Gaokao

75% in the Gaokao.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

India - Standard XII

Average of 75% from four subjects in the ICSE, CBSE or Western Bengal Standard XII, or average of 80% from four subjects in any other Standard XII.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

Germany - Abitur

2.0 overall average in the Abitur.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

France - Baccalaureate

14 in the French Baccalaureate/International Option Baccalaureate or 13 in the Baccalauréat Français International.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

Hong Kong - Diploma

544 from two electives and one core subject in the HKDSE.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

Spain - Bachillerato

Overall average of 7.8 in the Título de Bachillerato.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

Italy - Diploma di Esame di Stato

85% in the Esame di Stato.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

Cyprus - Apolytirion

18.5 / 88% in the Apolytirion.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

Portugal

Overall average of 16 in a Secondary Certificate.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

Canada - Diploma

70% / BBBBC in five courses in the Grade 12 Diploma.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

Kenya - KCSE / Diploma

We do not accept the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education for direct entry. However, you can apply to study an International Foundation Year at Keele University International College. On successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at Keele.

We may accept a two year Diploma. Please contact the University Admissions Team for advice.

Nigeria - Senior School Certificate / OND

We do not accept the Senior School Certificate (WAEC or NECO) for direct entry. However, you can apply to study an International Foundation Year at Keele University International College. On successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at Keele.

We may accept an Ordinary National Diploma with GPA of 2.5 or a Merit / Lower Credit. Please contact the University Admissions Team for advice.

USA - Advanced Placement

544 from three Advanced Placement subjects.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

Ghana

We do not accept the West African Senior School Certificate Examination for direct entry. However, you can apply to study an International Foundation Year at Keele University International College. On successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at Keele.

Sri Lanka - Advanced Level

ABB in three Advanced Levels.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

Malaysia - STPM

ABB in three Principal Level subjects in the STPM.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

Pakistan - Secondary School Certificate

We do not accept the Secondary School Certificate for direct entry. However, you can apply to study an International Foundation Year at Keele University International College. On successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at Keele.

Singapore - A Levels (H2)

ABB in three H2 Levels.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

European Baccalaureate

75% overall.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

NCUK

Pass NCUK Foundation Year with ABB and grade B in EAP English Language module.

Uganda - Advanced Certificate of Education

ABB in three Principal Level subjects in the Advanced Certificate of Education.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

Zimbabwe - Advanced Level GCE

ABB in three Advanced Level subjects.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

English Program Requirements

All of our courses require an English language qualification or test. For most students, this requirement can be met with a 4 or C in GCSE English. Please see our English Language guidance pages for further details, including English language test information for international students. For those students who require an English language test, this course requires a test from Group B.

Career

Your future career

95% of Keele students are in employment or further study within 15 months of finishing their studies (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2019/20)

Law with Professional Legal Practice will equip you with the practical skills to help prepare you for employment and transition into the working environment following graduation. Having developed various skills during your studies from writing, presenting and researching, you will be equipped with a hands-on approach towards your professional legal career.

Our Professional Legal Practice pathway provides insight into the legal skills and practice you will require on the route to qualify as a Solicitor via the Solicitors Qualification Examination. It can support you to build a competitive edge in the employment market, having knowledge of the forms, procedures, professional conduct and/or client care issues that commonly arise in legal practice.

Preparation for your career

During your studies, you will learn how to research, read and analyse case and statute law. Answering the legal problem questions, used in many of our law modules, will help develop your problem solving skills and give you experience applying the law to real-world scenarios.

We offer a variety of additional opportunities for you to prepare for your career including Legal Advice Clinics, our CLOCK initiative and legal skills competitions. These are valuable, practical experiences that will allow you to develop your skills in preparation for employment.

We also have links with partner organisations including Citizens Advice, the Crown Prosecution Service and law firms in Birmingham, Manchester and London that enable you to gain industry insights and learn from professionals working in the legal field.

Employer engagements

Our Law community at Keele is supportive and inclusive, providing opportunities to network with academics, peers, alumni and employers. Building links with local and national employers can help to support your journey within the legal field and beyond.

Law Fair: Scope your legal career and graduate opportunities. Meet with employers and organisations to understand the graduate attributes required across the legal field, with guidance on applications and recruitment.

Legal Dining: A formal dining event where we aim to pair you with potential employers and inspirational alumni. A great opportunity to network with professionals and an example of the type of events you may attend as a legal professional.

We’re proud to equip you with key professional skills that enable you to embark on your professional career in legal and non-legal roles such as:

Solicitor
Barrister
Lawyer/paralegal
Mediator/Arbitrator
Legal researcher
Human Resources
Business
Teaching and education
Civil Service
Charities
Politics
Journalist

Keele’s Careers and Employability team (Shortlisted for Best University Careers Employment Service - National Undergraduate Employability Awards, 2021), offers a variety of personal and career development opportunities to enhance your employability.

From mock interviews, careers guidance and CV advice, to careers fairs, alumni mentoring and networking events, along with helping you find part-time and graduate employment - the team will support you throughout your studies and beyond.

Find out more about our careers and employability services, including career planning, alumni mentoring, jobs, internships, starting your own business and much more.