Law
Law is a subject that addresses some of the most important issues facing today's society – fundamentally, it's about how we organise our social and political life, allocate resources and empower people to co-ordinate their lives and affairs.
The discipline of Law centres upon the study and making of legal arguments – developing the skills needed to make and evaluate legal arguments will be invaluable to you, whether or not you go on to train as a professional lawyer.
Why choose Oxford Brookes?
We have an excellent reputation for producing graduates who are ready for the workplace and highly qualified. Read more…
Naturally, you'll receive a top quality legal education, but on top of that you'll have a portfolio of skills that will stand you in good stead whatever career you choose. Teamwork, spoken and written presentation, self management, information gathering and problem solving are the ultimate in transferable skills, and you'll practise these to perfection during your time at Brookes.
If you intend to qualify as a solicitor, the Oxford Institute of Legal Practice (OXILP) offers guaranteed places for Brookes’ LLB graduates on its highly regarded Legal Practice Course.
In addition to the single honours in Law, there are also opportunities to combine Law with another subject – popular combinations include Business, Politics and Psychology.
There's much more to studying Law at Brookes though, from our Student Law Society which runs events ranging from trips to the High Court in London and training days, to balls and other social events.
There's also our annual mooting competition, which gives you a chance to exercise your legal skills in a mock trial, with our winners going forward to compete at national levels.
You will also be able to get involved in pro bono (voluntary) work through the scheme at the Oxford Institute of Legal Practice, winner of the Solicitors Pro Bono Group national award.
How we teach and how you'll learn
Needless to say, you'll study the subjects that the Bar Council and the Law Society require for entry into the legal profession. Read more…
However, you'll experience much more than that. You’ll be able to choose from a wide range of subjects including environmental law and international human rights law. We are dedicated to developing your analytical reasoning skills and independent thinking, since we believe that these are the foundations of a good legal mind. You'll be joining a department that is truly student-centred – your needs come first – and which encourages independent learning. In the most recent assessment of teaching quality, undertaken by the UK government, we were rated 'Excellent', the highest grade possible. Department teaching staff are also active researchers, bringing the results of their discoveries to the seminar room and lecture theatre, and they use a range of different learning and assessment methods, as well as providing advice on study skills and tutorial assistance.
Your career prospects
Many of our graduates enter the legal profession as solicitors or barristers, and we have an excellent reputation for creating highly employable trainees and pupils. Read more…
But a law degree will equip you for a very wide range of careers from journalism and legal publishing to working for government at any level, from the armed forces to management positions in industry. Our students also go on to further study and some continue to work in the academic field.
Which courses can I study to start in 2012?
Learn more about the courses you can study to start in September 2012. Read more…
Which courses can I study to start in 2013?
Learn more about the courses you can study to start in September 2013. Read more…
Brian Putnam
Law
"Oxford is a fresh and interesting place to be with a high proportion of foreign students which I absolutely love. Environment is everything – I came to Brookes for one of their open days and it just felt like a very comfortable place to be.
At Brookes you're treated like an adult. The facilities are available, and lecturers will introduce you to a topic, but then it's up to you to research what you need to know. The back-up is always there and the tutors are always on hand."
"We have been to the Old Bailey to see a criminal trial taking place which was quite humbling. Studying Law is attractive in both its content and the flexibility it gives you in your life – there’s such a range of jobs you can go into."