Studying Law at Salford

Your weekly timetable will vary from term to term and from year to year depending on what modules you are studying. Classes can be scheduled for any day of the week between 9am and 6pm, however, we do as much as we can to groups classes together and the University does not schedule teaching on Wednesday afternoons so that students can participate in clubs, societies and extracurricular activities. Most students are in three or maximum four days a week.

You also need to schedule in personal study time when you will be reading, writing assignments or working with your fellow classmates on group work. 

You will receive your timetable at the start of each term.

Contact time with your tutors varies by course, but you will have a minimum 10 hours per week of required attendance. You’ll study three modules per semester, each with three hours of classes per week (a one-hour lecture and a two-hour seminar) plus one hour of course-specific guided study to make up your 10 hours of attendance.

Large group lectures provide an opportunity to introduce key concepts before you explore these in more detail in smaller group classes (seminars). Seminars take an interactive approach to ensure your learning can be applied in a real-world context. If you want further help from your tutors with assignments and study tasks, you can arrange a one-to-one session or attend a drop-in with them.

While students are responsible for finding their own work experience and industry placements, the dedicated Business School employability team will guide and support you throughout the process. Industry experience not only enables you to apply your knowledge in real-world situations, but it allows you to form those vital connections early on in your career.

We have links with a range of leading organisations and will help you in securing your placement with support such as CV writing and interview skills.

Assessment methods vary depending on the module, some will be coursework based only, whilst others may contain an exam. Assessment will usually be at the end of the semester, however coursework-based assessments can take place throughout the semester.

We try to vary our assessment styles using presentations, video presentations, essays and case studies to ensure that they are authentic and prepare students for the kind of work they will undertake in practice.

There is a Business Society and a Law Society, run by students based in the Business School. In addition, the Salford students Enactus group gives you opportunities to develop your skills by working on community projects.

The University of Salford Students’ Union is home to a huge range of societies and teams you might be interested in; they’re a great way to meet people and make friends.

Our Law courses are focused on providing an industry approach so that students are work ready. Our student-led legal clinic offers extra opportunities for students to gain practical experience throughout their degree. We also offer practical opportunities and help to secure experiences throughout each year of study, not just during the placement year.

Reading lists are carefully prepared over the summer to ensure that they are current in terms of the subject. 'Letters to a Law Student' by Nicholas McBride is an excellent guide to studying law at university.