Law

Law is the framework of rules and principles through which society organises itself, resolves disputes, and protects rights. It is also a rigorous intellectual discipline that requires you to analyse complex texts, understand the logic of legal argument, apply principles to new and uncertain facts, and communicate precisely and persuasively. Legal study develops skills of reasoning, interpretation and written expression that are valuable far beyond the practice of law itself, but for those who want to pursue a legal career the degree provides the foundation that professional training builds upon.

At Wrexham University, this two-year full-time programme is notable for the speed and focus with which it delivers the essential knowledge and skills of an undergraduate law degree. The curriculum has been developed in partnership with local legal professionals, which means the content reflects real-world legal practice and the realities of working in law rather than an abstract academic account of it. You will study the core areas of English and Welsh law, including contract, tort, criminal law, constitutional and administrative law, land law and equity, developing the analytical and argumentative skills that legal practice demands.

The condensed two-year format requires commitment and consistent engagement, but for the right student it offers a faster route to qualification without sacrificing the fundamental knowledge a law degree must provide.

You will develop the ability to research law effectively, to identify relevant legal principles, to apply them to factual situations, and to communicate your analysis in clear, structured written form. These skills are built through lectures, tutorials, problem questions and essay assignments.

Graduates typically go on to the Solicitors Qualifying Examination or Bar Training Course depending on whether they want to qualify as a solicitor or barrister. Law graduates also move into legal advice, compliance, human resources, business, public administration, and a wide range of other careers that value precise analytical and communication skills.