Law courses
At Middlesex, we’re all about giving you the skills that employers really value, whether in legal firms, NGOs, or organizations around the world. Our LLM program, created in partnership with the College of Legal Practice, combines practical learning with real-world insights. Plus, our dedicated academics are actively engaged in applying human rights theory globally, ensuring you get the best of both worlds.
Why study law at Middlesex?
Middlesex University London is a high-ranking institution, ranking 6 in the THE Young University Rankings 2024. Our law tutors are internationally recognised, and we strive to put students at the heart of legal research and innovation.
Immerse yourself in the excitement of the courtroom with moots (mock trials), and gain practical skills through work placements and legal clinics. We also have an extensive legal practice network that offers work placements across London, providing you with real-world legal experience. London is a great place to begin a legal career, home to a huge number of practices of all sizes and specialisms.
If you study law at Middlesex you’ll have opportunities to transfer and network between our campuses in London, Dubai, and Mauritius.
Law careers
Our graduates have secured positions at prestigious organisations like Irwin Mitchell, the US Treasury Department, the Crown Prosecution Service, and the Home Office. With support from our expert law tutors, you’ll be well-prepared for a successful career in law.
A wide range of law careers are open to graduates with the right skills. Students can work in-house at firms or for a wide range of different firms of differing sizes, from the 'Magic Circle' to high-street firms serving local communities.
Law specialisms are also wide ranging, from corporate and property law, to human rights and environmental laws, as well as criminal law and litigation, among many others.
Different career paths are also available, some examples being:
- Solicitor
- Barrister
- Paralegal
- Legal advisor
- Legal consultant
- Mediator
- Arbitrator
- Political careers