This course allows you to gain an in-depth understanding of the contemporary legal and political issues that shape our lives and society. Alongside learning the law, you will examine fundamental issues relating to power, justice, decision-making and social change. As well as developing your intellectual and legal skills, our strong focus on employability ensures exciting practical opportunities for real world experiences to set you up for your chosen career, whether that's being a lawyer, journalist, civil servant or the multiple other areas where this degree is highly valued.<br>The course is designed to foster your intellectual independence. Youll be supported to develop the confidence and skills needed to think critically, to ask and answer cogent questions about law and its role in society, and to effectively communicate your reasoned arguments, orally or in writing.<br>You will acquire new knowledge and understanding of the principles and values of law and justice, and youll learn how law can be used to benefit individuals and societies, including the most marginalised in our community.<br>During the course you will study the fundamental areas of legal knowledge. For example, Public Law where youll learn about how the country is organised and run, Criminal Law which includes examining punishment and the rehabilitation of individuals who break the law, and Contract Law where youll learn about how legal agreements are made and operate between people and companies. Additionally, you will be able to study modules such as Fundamentalism, God & Government and Political Philosophy.<br>Youll also have the opportunity to choose from exciting law optional modules such as International Law, Commercial Law, Human Rights, Roman Law & Legal History, Philosophy of Law and Family Law. If you choose our Work Placement module you will get the opportunity to experience legal work in a real-life situation.<br>You will be an active participant in your learning. It's not all about sitting and reading. You'll learn the skills of debating, advocating and negotiating through a range of module and extra-curricular opportunities. Youll also benefit from professional development activities, trips to government and judicial institutions, and from a wide range of guest speakers.<br>Placement Year and International Experience Year Available<br><br>Careers<br>A Bangor Law degree opens up exciting career paths in law and in many other rewarding areas where you can make a difference to people's lives and the planet.<br>Throughout your studies youll acquire the academic knowledge and be introduced to the skills needed to pursue a legal career should you wish to go on to qualify as a solicitor or barrister. You may wish to work in the public sector as a government lawyer, or in the private sector, specialising in commercial law, immigration law or criminal law.<br>If you dont want to practise as a solicitor or barrister, you may still wish to work in an area where your legal training and knowledge would be advantageous and where you can work to make a positive difference. Many non-governmental organisations (charities) require people with legal backgrounds to work as policy officers, campaigners and advice workers. International organisations, such as the United Nations offer tremendous opportunities to those who are looking for an international career.