- - “The teachers were honestly quite engaging (most having been ex-barristers) and our classes made sense. Seniors were helpful, but according to nationality and mostly along international lines (eg. Malaysian seniors would give Malaysians notes) which really helped the learning process.” Lauren, 2nd Year *LLB Law, UCL*
- - “Most of the students here were from a really diverse background economically and socially - it made fitting in feel quite natural and people in my batch were generally quite friendly. The law department is generally incredibly helpful with 1-on-1 meetings about career, mental health or finances” Shayna, 1st year *LLB Law, KCL*
- - “Law generally is a smaller community here at Cambridge drawn along the hall lines which makes for easier group gatherings and social events. Plus most of the lectures have been ex-judges and the weight of what you’re learning really falls on you when you read the textbook and the author of the textbook is literally standing in front of you teaching the class. We’ve read so many cases where the lawyer who won the case was actually teaching the class too. It makes law quite real.” Tim, Graduate *LLB Law, Cambridge*
- - **“**Law in university does not in any way prepare you for working life as an associate. Get ready to unlearn everything you’ve learnt and to pick up more character traits like resilience and drive (and not burning out) compared to retaining actual knowledge from university.” - Tim, Graduate *LLB Law, Cambridge*
- - "If you’re going in expecting to see the sort of debating that goes on in the House of Commons or in the movies, you’re going in there quite blind. Go to the Royal Courts of Justice and sit in on court cases as a civilian and you’ll know instantly whether the life of a barrister or solicitor is for you. Most people go in thinking they’ll make great debaters. Truth is, most of them aren't." - Eyiat , 3rd year *LLB Law, Bristol*
- - “The culture of law in LSE is honestly quite toxic and people here are so intense in getting dream internships versus actually having an eye-opening university experience.” - Jana, 2nd *Year LLB Law, LSE*
Studying Law at a UK university offers a rigorous and comprehensive education that prepares students for a wide range of careers. The curriculum typically includes modules on constitutional law, contract law, criminal law, and European Union law.
Emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking, analytical skills, and a deep understanding of legal principles and their applications. Lectures and seminars are complemented by moot court sessions and pro bono opportunities, allowing students to practice their advocacy and legal skills.
Many universities also offer study abroad programs and internships with law firms, providing valuable real-world experience. The course usually lasts three years, with an optional fourth year for a sandwich placement or study abroad.
Graduates can pursue further qualifications such as the Legal Practice Course (LPC) or Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) to become solicitors or barristers. Law degrees are highly respected and open doors to diverse career paths in and out of the legal field.
Most law students end up applying for corporate law firms within London: these range from Magic Circle to Silver Circle firms, which vary in popularity and pay.
American law firms start pay at 100k a year 💸 for newly qualified solicitors - also a big draw for law students. Law is generally quite a fixed profession so while some do end up as barristers and researchers, most end up within corporate jobs.
Alternative careers that are interesting are working in Investment Banking 🏦and in government policy which have worked out for a select few if you know how to market yourself well to firms.