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Leicester Law School is committed to enhancing the career prospects of its students by offering extensive opportunities to develop employability skills and apply academic learning in professional contexts.

Students benefit from the expertise of the School’s dedicated Law Careers Tutors and the support provided by the University’s Careers and Employability Service, ensuring they are well-prepared to achieve their career aspirations.

• “The University is packed with lecturers who are genuinely dedicated to your professional goals and volunteer their time to advise and support students during the course and after graduation. Thanks to them, I secured the grades I was aiming for — a First Class Honours degree.” - Amany, LLB 2021

Connecting with Leading Employers

Leicester Law School maintains strong partnerships with top law firms locally, nationally, and internationally. Throughout the year, students have access to a diverse programme of careers events and networking opportunities.

The annual Law Fair is a major highlight, welcoming around 40 firms — including all five Magic Circle firms — to campus to recruit Leicester students.

Weekly career events during term time offer opportunities to:

• Hear directly from law firms about recruitment practices
• Gain insights from practising lawyers across different legal sectors.
• Develop professional skills through workshops led by careers advisors. 

Recent contributors include the , , ,  and several leading Leicester based law firms. Careers activities also support international students with tailored events.

Alumni frequently return to share their experiences and lead workshops, strengthening the connection between students and the legal profession.

Gaining Practical Legal Experience

Practical skills development is central to the Leicester Law School experience. Students have opportunities to enhance their employability by participating in:

• Pro bono projects
• Mooting, debating, client interviewing, and negotiation competitions

Through the School’s Legal Advice Clinic, students work alongside practising solicitors to deliver real-world legal services to the community.

Students can also engage with specialist initiatives such as Amicus and Immigration and Asylum, applying legal knowledge to support vulnerable groups locally and nationally.

Active involvement in student law societies further strengthens professional skills and provides valuable networking opportunities with leading legal employers.

Embedding Employability into the Curriculum

Professional development is fully integrated into Leicester’s academic programmes. Undergraduate degrees feature practice-based and research-driven tasks that build key legal competencies, preparing students for success in a competitive employment market.