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Law and Criminology

Our law courses are qualifying law degrees covering the academic stage of legal training required by the Bar Standards Board and Solicitors Regulation Authority.

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Studying law and criminology

Discover our law foundation courses that help to prepare you for your first year of undergraduate study.

Deliver life-changing legal advice to those who need it most, guided by award-winning tutors who are experts in their fields – with years of experience as solicitors and barristers. On our law courses you’ll train in our on-campus moot court, work on alleged miscarriages of justice, and advise real clients.

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Why study law at Sheffield Hallam?

Build practical skills for your career in our School of Law. Practice in a moot court or work in our Legal Advice Centre and Justice Hubs. Our award-winning tutors will be there to guide you as you get hands-on experience with real legal work, ethics and social justice projects.

Apply your knowledge in practice, offering life-changing legal advice in our renowned Helena Kennedy Centre. Our students' supervised pro bono legal work has been recognised nationally, with Sheffield Hallam winning the Best Contribution by a Law School at the 2026 LawWorks and Attorney General's Student Pro Bono Awards. You'll also have placement opportunities at top law firms and legal service providers.

Our career promise

As a student at Sheffield Hallam, we promise you hands-on learning, employer connections, lifelong career support and access to industry experience and expertise.

Build your skills from day one with courses designed with employers and taught by industry-experienced academics.

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Why choose Sheffield Hallam?

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Top 5 uni in England

Recognised by students in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026, reflecting an outstanding student experience.

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Employability guaranteed

We promise lifetime careers support, with a guaranteed paid graduate internship if you need it.

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Cost-of-living support

Award-winning financial support (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026) in England's most affordable student city (Uni Compare 2025).

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Guaranteed accommodation

We guarantee you a place in our halls for your first year with all bills included.

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Awarded Gold Teaching Excellence TEF 2023
Gold Winner cost of living support Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026
Top 5 Uni in England Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026
95% graduates in work or further study - graduate outcomes survey

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