Legal Studies

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  • University/Institute Name University of East Anglia (UEA)
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration1 year
  • Application deadlineJul 2026

Position Details (Master's)

This Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the University of East Angliais an intensive one-year course for non-law graduates.Through this degree, you will acquire the skills and confidence you need to excel within or beyond the legal profession.

Housed in our historic Earlham Hall, University of East Anglia Law School provides you with an engaging, and student-focused learning environment, where our dedicated lecturers bring expertise in various legal fields, ensuring a rich and diverse educational experience. You will be welcomed into a collegiate community and will be part of a vibrant student body with an active law society.

During the Legal Studies year, you will study the foundation subjects and complete a research project. You will receive guidance and constructive feedback to help you to improve your work and develop important skills, such as research, writing, and constructing reasoned arguments.

You will also have many opportunities to build your practical skills, confidence, and enhance your professional CV through the School’s unique employability program and extra-curricular activities such as mooting (“mock trials”), negotiation, client interviewing, and mediation.

Our careers events with law firms, barrister chambers, and alumni create great opportunities to network and discover your many options after graduation. You can also make a difference in the local community by volunteering with our award-winning UEA Law Clinic.

Careers

A Law degree allows students to develop a strong set of transferable skills that can be applied to a wide variety of law and non-law related professions.

  • Solicitor
  • Barrister
  • International Qualification

Courses include:

  • Constitutional and Administrative Law
  • Contract Law
  • EU Law
  • Land Law
  • Law of Trusts
  • Law of Tort

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

Position Start Date

Sep 2026