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About The University of Law

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More law students have chosen The University of Law than any other UK university in 2022*. *HESA 2021/22.

The University of Law is one of the UK's longest-established specialist providers of legal education and training in the UK, with campuses in Birmingham, Bristol, Guildford, Leeds, London, Manchester and Nottingham, as well as our courses being taught in Newcastle University, The University of Chester, University of East Anglia, University of Exeter, University of Liverpool, University of Reading, University of Sheffield, University of Southampton and The Royal Holloway.

With campuses based in the UK’s most vibrant and interesting cities, we can offer a diverse choice of locations to study in. Whether it’s the bustling cities of London and Manchester or the heritage-rich Guildford and Chester that appeal, all of our campuses provide the same first-class professional learning environment. Our well-equipped IT suites, comprehensive law libraries, quiet study areas and vibrant social spots cater to all your study needs.

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Innovative teaching

We specialise in teaching and focus our energy on developing innovative, highly effective teaching and learning methods that equip students for their professional career. We have more than 250 qualified and experienced solicitors, barristers, and judges as our tutors, enabling us to help you develop the practical skills that can make all the difference when starting your career in law.

Meet our postgraduate tutors

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Meet our Tutors - Elizabeth

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Postgraduate study

With our postgraduate law , business , psychology, computer science and education courses, we strive to deliver outstanding academic and employment-focused education to help you hone your skills and graduate with the experience that will set you up for success.We also provide a range of study modes across our courses (full-time, part-time, on campus or online) to provide you with the greatest choice and flexibility you need to succeed in your studies. To find out more about each of our postgraduate courses, please visit our website. .

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Supporting your success

We pride ourselves on the level of student support we offer; thanks to our scholarships and bursaries, Employability Service and Pro Bono programmes , we can help talented students from all backgrounds succeed.

We’re committed to helping the brightest minds achieve their career ambitions, whatever their background. As a part of our ongoing dedication to giving students every possible opportunity to succeed, we have a large and generous scholarship programme, with over £2million available to support students through their studies.

On top of funding support, our Student Support and Wellbeing Services exist to aid students to overcome concerns and difficulties, contribute to positive mental, financial and physical wellbeing, and help students to achieve their full potential.

The University of Law’s dedicated Employability Service gives you access to work experience, pro bono opportunities and legal vacancies from before you apply until after you graduate. The result is excellent employability statistics: 95% of our students who graduated in 2021 secured work within fifteen months of successfully completing their course (2020/21 Graduate Outcomes data). Contains HESA Data: Copyright Jisc 2022.

Visit our website to find out more about our postgraduate scholarship and employability offerings.

You can find out more about our employability service from Sharmin Khalique, Employability Consultant at The University of Law in our blog .

After you graduate

The support doesn’t stop when you graduate, you’ll still have access to our Employability Service to guide you as you move into the world of work.

You’ll also be able to join our Alumni Network, alongside 90,000+ former students. Take advantage of exceptional networking and mentoring opportunities, as well as discounts exclusively for our alumni.

Events

Join an Open Day

Date/time: held all year round, please check website for further information

Location: across our campuses and online