The University of Law

The University of Law - the UK's longest-established specialist provider of legal education

The University of Law is defined by its innovative and contemporary teaching methods and its focus on developing the best legal minds. As the United Kingdom's longest established provider of legal training, The University of Law has trained more lawyers than any other institution.

Heritage & Commitment

The origins of the University of Law date back to 1876 with the founding of the leading tutorial firm, Gibson & Weldon. Today, The University of Law provides high calibre education for the legal profession. Every students and future lawyer of The University of Law learns their craft in a realistic, professional and contemporary context.

All courses offered by The University of Law are market-leading in their field and range from undergraduate law degrees to postgraduate and continuing professional development courses. They are designed and facilitated to produce legal professionals that are self-reliant and are able to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Bringing Professionals Together Through Education & Services

The University of Law has built a reputation of excellence and reliability in the field of learning and development for legal professionals. This prestige has led to a worldwide network of connections in the legal services market, which opens doors for students and associated businesses of The University of Law. The a trusted name and a robust professional network of professionals and legal institutions, The University of Law works in collaboration with countless organisations to develop their staff. The University of Law also works in collaboration with the International Bar Association to deliver selected postgraduate programs.

International Recognition & The Value of Experience

As an internationally recognised expert in the field of law, The University of Law works to develop itself as a thought leader in the legal issues and developments that matter most to professionals in the field. In lieu of focusing on academic research, this alignment with the contemporary states of the professional sphere enables the university to provide education that is relevant and in context.

The tutors of The University of Law are qualified solicitors, barristers or judges, and have worked as practitioners in the field. This benefit of experience is passed onto students with small class sizes and a high level of student-tutor interaction.

Employability for Graduates

Graduates of The University of Law are highly sought after by employers for their practice-based training and extensive network of support, earned from their experience with the university. Practical experience and internship opportunities are built into training programmes via award-winning pro bono programmes and alliances with legal organisations. Students also gain access to The University of Law's market-leading careers service and job vacancy database immediately upon registration.

In combination, this support and resources provide students and graduates with the upper hand in their job search. Of the 2013 summer graduates, 98% had secured full-time employment within 9 months of graduation.