Undergraduate study
There are many benefits of studying a law degree in preparation for your legal career. There are many more as to why Essex should be your choice. At Essex, your education is underpinned by our commitment to justice, our interdisciplinary approach to learning, and our ethos of being more daring, and experimental.
Throughout your undergraduate degree, you’ll study a wide range of areas related to law. And, with the range of courses and modules available for you to choose from, you’ll also have the chance to explore the law that interests you. This means that you have the opportunity to follow a specific pathway, for example, corporate law or human rights law, or a broader pathway where you can explore different areas within law, for example, a combination of politics, criminology and the environment.
You’ll be able to benefit from exciting opportunities including working in our Law Clinic, participating in research projects within our internationally recognised Human Rights Centre, and through study abroad and placements. These experiences will give you a deeper understanding of how laws can influence human behaviour and the development of society at large. It will also prepare you for becoming an active contributor to our rapidly developing world.
After you've completed your degree, you'll have developed the necessary skills to carve out an impressive legal career and help shape the future of society. Whether it's working in politics, charities, or property and international trade, or taking the next steps into a career as a solicitor or barrister, there is an enormous range of opportunities in a diverse range of industries for a law graduate.
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