We offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, all underpinned by research at a national and international level.
By studying one of our law or policing and investigation courses, you develop recognised subject-specific knowledge and understanding, as well as the cognitive, intellectual, practical and professional skills to supercharge your future career prospects.
We are committed to ensuring you graduate with the best possible skills for employment in the legal profession. Through Teesside University Law Clinic, we work in partnership with lawyers, charities and voluntary organisations to give you real-world opportunities and practical skills in law.You also have the opportunity to gain real world work experience through our Employability and Work Experience, and Applied Practice modules, giving you practical experience and helping you to develop your work-based, employability and reflective learning skills.
We work closely with Watson Woodhouse Solicitors who recruit our students to train as police station representatives. This fantastic partnership provides invaluable opportunities for students and enables us to give something back to our local community.
Recognising regional talent and the positive impact of the free legal advice and guidance administered by law students through Teesside University Law Clinic.
You learn from a friendly, accessible and expert group of staff who are committed to providing an excellent learning experience. Our expert teaching team are actively engaged in legal research.
Policing and investigation students benefit from our links with Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service and Cleveland Police. Academic staff draw upon local case studies to enrich teaching, both in class and by sending you out into the community and maintain an excellent network of contacts with key policy makers and practitioners.
You benefit from specialist teaching facilities, open-access computing laboratories and a Future Facing Learning suite, as well as access to a wide range of resources provided by our Library.
You spend time gaining practical experience in our replica courtroom which has all the features of a modern court. You also use our replica police station which includes a custody office, front desk and interview rooms, and crime scene facilities, which include a crime scene house laboratory and vehicle examination facility.
At the heart of Teesside University Law School is our Law Clinic which provides invaluable pro bono legal advice to University community and wider Tees Valley area. Our students have the opportunity to gain essential employability skills by working on live cases across a broad range of practice areas, under the supervision of qualified and experienced legal professionals.
Introducing the Teesside University Law Clinic Legal Blog. Hear from our students about key issues facing the public, from the rights of claimants to the fitting of energy pre-payment meters. Keep up to date on current legal topics and discover how legal knowledge is applied to practice at Teesside University.
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We are proud to work in partnership with Cleveland Police to assist with the application of evidence-based police practice and administration.
'The course content was incredible and varied, which suited me as I wasn't 100% certain where I wanted to take my career.'
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'The social activities, careers service and work experience opportunities gives Teesside University that extra edge that other universities don’t offer.'
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'I lead the UN’s strategic response to cybercrime, money laundering and terrorist financing by delivering capacity building in over 70 countries. '
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'I have had so many opportunities through studying at Teesside, as well as meeting incredible people, and I’ve learned so much. '
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'I completed my Bachelor of Laws degree at Teesside and when it came to postgraduate study, it was the only university I considered. I had a great experience when studying for my undergraduate degree, the University has an excellent reputation and is on my doorstep, it was an easy choice. '
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'The facilities are the best I have experienced and the 24 hour library was a great help during my studies.''
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A Tees Valley law firm which has helped to support Teesside University law graduates for more than 20 years has celebrated a quarter of a century of business.
At last night’s (Thursday 27 June) Northern Law Awards, Teesside University Law Clinic took home the prestigious Pro Bono / Community Initiative accolade.
Vulnerable people who do not have access to legal advice in a North East family court are being given support thanks to Teesside University law students.
