LLB Law with Professional Placement

The LLB Law with Professional Placement program at the University of Exeter integrates academic study with practical work experience, offering students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a legal setting. It combines the core LLB Law curriculum with a dedicated placement year, enhancing students' practical skills and employability.

Curriculum: The program follows the standard LLB Law curriculum, covering foundational legal subjects. However, it incorporates a structured professional placement year between academic years, allowing students to work in law firms, governmental institutions, non-profit organizations, or corporate legal departments.

Research Focus: While maintaining a strong emphasis on legal theory, students engage in research projects during their placement year, applying theoretical legal knowledge to practical scenarios. They develop research skills relevant to real-world legal issues encountered during their placements.

Industry Engagement: The Professional Placement year offers students an invaluable opportunity to engage directly with the legal profession. It enables them to apply legal principles learned in the classroom to real legal practice, fostering professional development and networking within the legal industry.

Global Perspective: The program encourages a global perspective by exposing students to diverse legal environments during their placements. This global exposure broadens their understanding of legal systems, cultures, and practices beyond the classroom.

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: International students applying for undergraduate programs at the University of Exeter are typically required to have achieved a minimum overall score of 70% or above in their high school or equivalent qualifications. The specific requirements may vary depending on the chosen program and country-specific grading systems.

English Language Proficiency: 

• IELTS: The minimum requirement is typically an overall score of 6.0, with no less than 5.5 in each component.
• TOEFL: The minimum requirement is typically a score of 80 on the internet-based test (iBT), with no less than 17 in each component.
• PTE: The minimum requirement is typically a score of 51, with no less than 51 in each component.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

The University of Exeter offers a range of scholarships and financial support options to international students. These scholarships aim to recognize academic excellence, support talented individuals, and promote diversity and inclusivity.

Global Excellence Scholarships: The Global Excellence Scholarships are prestigious scholarships offered to outstanding international students. These scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and provide a substantial reduction in tuition fees. The value of the scholarships varies, but they can cover up to the full tuition fees for the duration of the program.

International Sanctuary Scholarship: The International Sanctuary Scholarship is designed to support individuals who have sought asylum in the UK. It provides financial assistance to cover tuition fees and living expenses for the duration of the undergraduate program. This scholarship aims to promote access to higher education for talented individuals who have faced significant challenges.

Sports Scholarships: The University of Exeter offers sports scholarships to talented athletes, both at the undergraduate and postgraduate level. These scholarships recognize excellence in sports performance and provide support in the form of financial assistance, access to sports facilities, coaching, and sports science support.

Subject-Specific Scholarships: Various departments and faculties at the University of Exeter offer subject-specific scholarships for international students. These scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement and may be available for undergraduate, postgraduate, or research programs. The eligibility criteria and scholarship values vary by discipline.

It is important to note that the availability and criteria for scholarships may vary from year to year.

Graduates with an LLB Law with Professional Placement from the University of Exeter possess a competitive edge in the job market due to their combination of academic knowledge and practical experience, providing them with various career paths in the legal field and beyond.

Solicitor or Barrister: Graduates can pursue careers as solicitors or barristers after completing additional professional qualifications. Their placement experience provides valuable practical insights for entry into legal practice.

Legal Consultant or Advisor: Graduates may work as legal consultants or advisors, leveraging their professional placement experience to offer specialized legal expertise to businesses, government agencies, or consultancy firms.

Corporate Legal Counsel: Graduates can work as in-house legal counsels for corporations, utilizing their placement experience to navigate corporate legal matters, draft contracts, and ensure legal compliance.

Legal Researcher or Analyst: Graduates can enter roles as legal researchers or analysts, utilizing their research skills honed during placements to contribute to legal research projects, think tanks, or research organizations.

Government and Policy Roles: Graduates may pursue roles in governmental departments or non-profit organizations, using their practical experience to contribute to policy-making, legislative drafting, or public service roles.

Court and Judicial Positions: Graduates can explore roles within the court system, serving as court clerks, legal assistants, or administrators, leveraging their practical insights from placements.

Alternative Legal Careers: Graduates can venture into diverse fields such as compliance, human resources, or business management, applying their legal knowledge and practical experience in non-traditional legal roles.