3-Term Pathway - International Foundation Year in Social Sciences and Humanities - Continue to Bachelor of Laws - Law (International Law)

This program will prepare students for entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in a wide range of subjects, including many based at the £10m LICA building. Popular subjects include law, film studies, sociology, linguistics and politics.

This Law degree is taught by world-leading, research-active academics based in the Law School.

They will introduce students to technical legal topics and help them to understand the ways that law shapes society. Specialising in the area of International Law, this degree gives students an international and comparative perspective on the Law. Alongside the core Law modules, students will select a proportion of their modules from International Law topics such as:

Networking Opportunities

Lancaster has strong links to Chambers, Law firms and related professions from across the UK, including magic circle firms from London. They usually host a judicial lecture series, alumni visits and lectures, and a Law Fair, which is typically attended by lawyers (including trainees, associates and partners) and members of their recruitment teams. All of this should help students to make professional connections, learn more about their firms, and get a head start on their career in Law.

The student-run Law Society usually organises a wide range of extracurricular activities including mooting and negotiation competitions (typically judged by barristers and members of the judiciary). In recent years they have organised a Law Ball, sporting fixtures, and a careers dinner. Each event is designed to help students build their peer and employer networks.

Practical Experience

Practical experience is important in this degree, with a range of opportunities available. Students may be able to take part in the Law Clinic which provides real-world experience of giving free legal advice to members of the local community. The Miscarriages of Justice Project gives the chance to work on real criminal cases alongside practising lawyers as they support prisoners who maintain their innocence and have exhausted their appeal rights. The Street Law project provides experience in schools and organisations, advising and supporting them on specific areas of law.

Lancaster offers a wide range of diverse opportunities and try to ensure that all students can access the opportunities that interest them, however please note that places are limited on some schemes and modules.