Study Law at the University of Law

The University of Law is one of the UK's longest-established specialist providers of legal education. Founded in 1876, The University of Law (ULaw) is one of the leaders in legal and business education, offering programs at 17 locations across the UK, Hong Kong, and Germany. Programs are offered at various levels, from undergraduate to postgraduate, covering all areas of law and business. Qualifications are also available in professional development, criminology, policing, and, from 2022, politics.

What are the benefits of studying at the University of law?

If you have big dreams and the talent to succeed. The postgraduate courses are designed to set you up for success.  Years of experience in training more practicing lawyers in the UK than any other law school has helped our students go on to succeed in law, business. With over 250 tutors and visiting professors who, as trained lawyers, will pass on their considerable expertise to you, the new generation of lawyers.
With such close links between law and business, it makes sense that a specialist in legal education is well equipped to develop an excellent business school.
With a firm focus on practical learning, our Business School aims to make students employable and ready to succeed in the workplace.

Accreditation
The University of Law Business School offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across the UK. As the Business School is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), students gain automatic free membership for the duration of their course and for one year after completion.

What sets the University of Law apart?

Business courses are designed with a unique, varied, and innovative learning approach that equips our students with both the skills and knowledge to join the fast-paced business world. We’ve designed our business courses to focus on teaching that draws on the insights of our commercially experienced tutors and alumni, producing business degrees that equip you with the transferable skills that will be welcomed throughout the business world. With this strong focus on vocational learning and employability, our aim is for you to graduate from The University of Law Business School ready to step straight into a career at the end of your course. 

Offering students the best of both worlds, The University of Law now provides professional legal training courses in more locations across the UK. Our innovative GDL and LPC courses are now available to study at the University of Exeter, the University of Reading, and the University of Liverpool, combining the excellence of ULaw’s teaching with the outstanding student experience and stunning surroundings of these highly-regarded universities. 

What really sets us apart from other universities is our belief that our students should learn in a realistic, professional and contemporary context. We focus exclusively on practice-based training and give students access to our extensive careers service and jobs vacancy database as soon as they accept a place with us. Through our pro bono program, law students can hone their skills by working on real cases before they graduate.

Combining professional legal training courses, expert legal tutoring from qualified lawyers, and beautiful university campus surroundings, you’ll get an exceptional student experience while studying courses designed to help you excel – both professionally and personally.

What are the career prospects after studying at the University of Law?

Employability is at the heart of everything we do at the Business School. 

Our employability team will provide you with one-to-one advice on how to successfully engage with business contacts from major UK recruiters such as IBM, Lloyds of London, and Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC), who you will meet through events, workshops, and visits to organizations, enabling you to see first-hand how the business operates in the real world. 

We also run entrepreneurship events involving guest speakers and innovation experts to support our students in starting their own businesses and developing an entrepreneurial mindset.

Services for International Students

The University of Law has students from over 120 different nationalities who contribute to a thriving international community throughout our campuses. ULaw is home to students from over 120 countries with each campus location providing a supportive and thriving international community. Students will study on modern, well-equipped campuses that are close to commercial hubs and top law firms. There are also extensive personal, academic and professional support services on offer to international students, from career support to accommodation. Additionally, students can benefit from an alumni network of over 71,000 members.