University of Law

• Our Heritage
  We are the largest provider of legal education in the UK (HESA 2020/21). We can trace our origins to 1876 with the formation of tutorial firm Gibson & Weldon, and in 2016, we opened our leading Business School. With a rich heritage and a reputation for innovation and contemporary teaching practices, we continuously focus on developing the best legal and business minds.
• Innovative and Contemporary Teaching Practices
  All of our courses – from our undergraduate law degrees to our diverse range of business courses and postgraduate programmes – are designed with a unique, varied and innovative learning approach proven to deliver self-reliant professionals who can compete in the fast changing professional world. With a focus on developing skills in problem-solving, weighing up arguments, critical thinking and commercial awareness, our courses are designed to prepare you for the real-life challenges of the working world.
• Powerful Connections
  Our track record of excellence in learning and development has helped us establish worldwide connections within the legal and business industries. This is why many leading global law firms and businesses work exclusively with us to develop their people, and why employers of all types want to meet our students. It’s why law schools and professional bodies around the world choose to enter into strategic alliances with us.We have a vast network in the legal industry and deliver legal training to 94 of the top 100 law firms, with exclusive relationships with 60 of the top UK law firms and many of the most prestigious US firms in the UK, including those listed below.
• The Most Experienced Tutors
  More than 250 of our tutors are qualified lawyers and business professionals, and all have extensive practical experience which they are able to pass on to our students. We facilitate this process with high levels of student-to-tutor contact time and small class sizes – one of the reasons that many firms insist their trainees study with us.
• Focused on Employability
  We focus exclusively on practice-based training and give students access to our expert Careers and Employability service database as soon as they accept a place with us. Students also benefit from our pioneering and award-winning pro bono programmes, which allow them to gain valuable work experience by helping real clients from the local community.
• Rated a 5 star Institution by QS
  In June 2021 we were awarded 5 stars in the World University Rankings, by global higher education analysts, QS (Quacquarelli Symonds). QS states a typical five-star institution is “generally world-class in a broad range of areas, enjoys an excellent reputation and has cutting-edge facilities and internationally renowned research and teaching faculty.” As well as achieving an overall 5 Star rating as an institution and for the Law subject, we have achieved 5 stars in Teaching, Employability, Online Learning, Academic Development and Inclusiveness and 4 stars for Specialist Criteria for our LLB and Internationalisation.
• Widening Access and Participation
  We take our responsibility to widen access and participation within legal and business education seriously. Our Access and Participation Plans with the Office for Students detail our ambition and strategy to widen access and participation. Access and Participation Plan 2020-21 to 2024-25 ➔
• Degree Outcomes Statement
  As set out in the UK Standing Committee for Quality Assessment’s (UKSCQA) Statement of Intent, Higher Education providers are expected to publish a Degree Outcomes Statement analysing their institutional degree classification profile and articulating the results of an internal institutional review. The publication of Degree Outcomes Statements helps providers demonstrate that they meet the expectations of the Quality Code for Higher Education that relate to protecting the value of qualifications and the Office for Students’ ongoing conditions of registration on academic standards.The University of Law’s Degree Outcome Statement follows the guidance provided by the UKSCQA on producing Degree Outcome Statements.Read our Degree Outcomes Statement 2022 ➔
• External Examiner Reports
  External examiner annual reports are an important tool in helping the University assure the academic standards of its awards. All reports are thoroughly reviewed by the relevant Academic Board sub-committees and programme management teams, with all issues, actions and responses carefully recorded and monitored. Reports are published on the University’s website in accordance with QAA guidelines.
• How We Spend our Fees
  The University strives to provide value for money by continually committing to investing in and enhancing the student experience.
• Sustainability
  Discover what we’re doing to help tackle the global climate crisis with the support of our students and staff.Find out more ➔
• Safeguarding
  The University of Law recognises that it owes a duty of care towards all members of the University community and an enhanced duty towards those under the age of 18 and adults who risk to ensure that they are safeguarded against the risk of abuse. The University considers its duty to pay due regard to the need to prevent people from the risk of being drawn into terrorism [the Prevent Duty] as part of its safeguarding duties.The University encourages a culture whereby all members of the University community feel safe, involved and socially included in University life. A number of policies and procedures have been developed by the University and these can be found within our policies.
• Free Business Master’s
  We are the first and only UK university to offer a free Master’s on successful completion of an undergraduate Business School degree***

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

What really sets us apart from other universities is the guiding principle that future lawyers and business leaders should learn in a realistic, professional and contemporary context, with plenty of practical interactive engagement. That’s why we keep our contact hours high and our teaching groups small.

Personal Tutor

Our personal tutor scheme means that you’ll have the guidance of a qualified professional throughout your time studying with us. Through regular meetings, your personal tutor will be there to guide you through your course and offer assistance and advice as required. They’ll also be on hand to help you develop your plans for your future career.

It’s not all work and no play. You will have many opportunities to get involved in non-academic activities whilst studying with us – no matter which campus you choose.

You will automatically become a member of the Students’ Union, which enhances and improves your student and academic experience. It does this by having a strong representation structure led by a dedicated Students’ Union President, student representatives and clubs and societies.

Students’ Union

The Students’ Union is your representative body whilst you’re here at ULaw, representing your interests at all levels of the University. Here’s how you can get involved.

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Social Media

Make sure to follow our Student Association on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to keep updated on what we’re up to: @ULawStudents.

To get a feel of what it’s like to study with us by the people who know us best, our students, visit Live Prospectus.

Totum Card

We are NUS affiliated, meaning you can buy a Totum card, giving you 200 discounts across the country and thousands more around the world. To get yours, go to the Totum website and log in with your ULaw email address.

Representation

We have a Student Parliament along with a strong representative structure led by a dedicated Students’ Union President who ensures your voice is heard at all levels of the University. You can nominate yourself to be one of our Vice-Presidents, Liberation Officers, Course Representatives, Student Member of Committees or a Student Trustee. You can also become your Class Representative to represent your workshop class.

The elections for all these roles begin in October, go to the Students’ Union website for more information. If you have any queries, please email our Students’ Union team.

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Support

We can offer support to you if you want to make a complaint, an academic appeal or need help responding to a disciplinary allegation. We can also signpost you to services available to you whilst you are here as a student. For more information, please email our Students’ Union team.

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Freshers’ Week

Freshers’ Week kicks things off in September with various events to help you get to know your fellow students, including quizzes, comedy nights, city tours and the Freshers’ Fair. Other events throughout the year have included staff versus student pub quizzes, summer and end of year balls, to name just a very few.

Clubs, Societies and Events

Your Students’ Union can help you set up and run clubs and societies. We’re keen to ensure as many students as possible get involved, across all of our campuses. You can create an array of clubs societies, from football and netball to a Harry Potter society. We have dedicated staff who can support you in creating and developing your society.

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The University of Law offers bursaries to all non-UK students to help support with the cost of tuition fees.

All non-UK students will be eligible to receive an annual non-payable bursary. The bursary amount will depend on which course you are studying.

There is no separate application process for the International bursaries. If you are eligible for the bursary you will be notified of your entitlement in your offer letter.

• Ranked first amongst universities in England for teaching in the 2021 National Student Survey and in the Top Five for the last three years.
• We have an overall 5 Star rating from QS World University Rankings and 5 stars in Teaching, Employability, Online Learning, Academic Development and Inclusiveness.
• 94% of postgraduate students in employment were in Highly Skilled Occupations 15 months after graduating (2018/19 Graduate Outcomes data).
• The University of Law (ULaw) has been ranked first amongst universities for overall student satisfaction in England in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2020.

Studentpad

Our online accommodation portal provides helpful advice on choosing a property to rent near your campus as well as a property listings search for students who have accepted at our university.

Accommodation on Campus Facebook Group

If you’d like to find other University of Law students to privately rent with, or you have a spare room in your house/flat, you can join one of our Campus Facebook groups to chat to and make living arrangements with fellow students in your area. Go to Facebook and search groups for your campus.

It is important to factor in living costs for living and studying in the UK. As a guide, we suggest rent will cost around £275 per week in London and £125 to £205 per week in locations outside of London.