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Interested in studying law at university? Our expert advice can help

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What A-levels do you need to study law?

Budding barrister or solicitor? See if A-level law is a must-have to study it at degree level, plus subjects that are useful to have and examples of law degree entry requirements universities ask for.

04 December 2024

6 min read

How to write your law personal statement...and make it really stand out

Ace your application with tips from the experts at The University of Law

02 December 2024

4 min read

How to get an offer to study law at university

An admissions expert shares some insider tips on getting your application noticed

23 October 2024

5 min read

How to become a solicitor

What to know about getting qualified

23 October 2024

1 min read

Law degree or no law degree - should you go to law school?

So, are you lawyer material? Our quiz (possibly) has all the answers...

23 October 2024

3 min read

TikTok creators law applicants should be following

Forget dance challenges and lip-syncing*: here are a selection of the best TikTok accounts for future law students (*may include some dance challenges and lip-syncing)

23 October 2024

6 min read

What it’s like being a postgraduate law student

Recent and current postgrads share their experiences

23 October 2024

1 min read

Bizarre laws: which are true?

Test your legal knowledge on these weird and wonderful pieces of UK legislation

23 October 2024

6 min read

Six things you must do on a law school open day visit

Who to speak to and what to ask: make the most of your law school visit with these expert open day tips

23 October 2024

5 min read

Studying for a law degree: how to choose the best university for you

Undergrad? Postgrad? Just fancy wearing one of those nice wigs in court? This guide is for you

23 October 2024

1 min read

Can you speak lawyer?

How sharp is your legalese? Test your knowledge of jargon and acronyms from the world of law with our quick quiz

23 October 2024

5 min read

Discussion time: what laws protect women’s rights in the UK?

Maternity leave, menopause and wider societal issues: the experts at The University of Law hosted a conversation around what current legislation gets right for women and where it could be improved

23 October 2024

5 min read

How to become a barrister

Finding your way to the Bar

23 October 2024

4 min read

Expert tips for revising A-level and Btec law

Some sage advice before you hit the books

23 October 2024

5 min read

Top law applicant questions answered

We’ve gone straight to the experts at The University of Law to find answers to the big law application questions

23 October 2024

5 min read

What to expect from a fully online law degree: common myths busted

Could your law degree be something you study completely online? We spoke to an expert from The University of Law to discover more about this flexible option

23 October 2024

3 min read

Top blogs for law students

We've gathered recommendations for the best law blogs for law students

23 October 2024

5 min read

Student story: studying for a career in law

Get an insider’s view of what it’s like to study law, and the career opportunities it could create

23 October 2024

5 min read

Five study tips to help you get a first in law

Ready to level up? Try these tips

23 October 2024

8 min read

10 things new lawyers wish they'd known before studying law

Top tips for those planning a law degree

23 October 2024

5 min read

What jobs could you do with a degree in policing?

Explore potential graduate career options, with advice from the experts at The University of Law

23 October 2024

5 min read

What is an LLM and how could it benefit your career?

The experts at The University of Law explain why students choose to study a Master of Laws, and explore how it could boost your employability

23 October 2024

5 min read

What is it like studying for a law degree?

Law students share their experiences of university

23 October 2024

7 min read

You don’t need to take a law conversion course for the SQE… but here’s why you should

The University of Law explains how these courses could set you up for success

23 October 2024

4 min read

What law employers actually want from graduates

Law is a competitive field. Stand out from the crowd with these tips from law firms, collected by The University of Law

23 October 2024

7 min read

What it’s really like qualifying as a solicitor through the SQE

Students and alumni of The University of Law share their personal experiences

23 October 2024

5 min read

The truth about studying a criminology degree

The experts at The University of Law unpack what students can expect from this often-misunderstood subject

23 October 2024

4 min read

Studying for a law degree; the differences between MLaw and LLB courses

Taking a closer look at two popular law degree options

23 October 2024

6 min read

10 things you need to know about the SQE

What the SQE means for aspiring solicitors

23 October 2024

4 min read

Can’t get law work experience? Try these seven ways to boost your CV

Even when opportunities are hard to find, you can still get some professional experience under your belt

23 October 2024

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