Law

Law is the body of rules and principles through which societies govern themselves, resolve disputes, protect rights, and hold power to account. Studying it at university develops not only knowledge of the legal system but the capacity to analyse complex situations, identify relevant principles, construct rigorous arguments, and communicate findings clearly and precisely. These intellectual skills, trained through the study of cases, statutes, and legal reasoning, are among the most transferable that any degree provides, making law graduates consistently valuable across many fields that extend well beyond legal practice.

At Teesside University, this three-year full-time degree provides a thorough grounding in English law, covering the foundations of the legal system alongside the core subjects required for further professional qualification. You will study public law, examining the powers and duties of public bodies and the legal framework through which the state is held to account, including the significance of the Human Rights Act 1998 and the European Convention on Human Rights for the rights of individuals. Contract law, tort law, criminal law, land law, and equity and trusts are also central to the programme, building the systematic legal knowledge that the profession and postgraduate study require.

You will develop skills in statutory interpretation, case analysis, legal research, and the construction of legal arguments, with attention both to doctrine and to the social and policy dimensions of how law operates in practice.

The careers available to law graduates are wide and varied. Many pursue professional qualification as solicitors or barristers through the relevant postgraduate routes. Others enter careers in the civil service, public sector law, the judiciary, regulatory bodies, compliance, and commercial roles in banking and finance.

The skills law develops, including clear analysis, structured argument, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complexity, are valued in management consultancy, human resources, policy analysis, journalism, and beyond. Postgraduate study in law, legal practice, business law, or related fields provides a natural progression for those seeking further specialisation or professional qualification.