Open day questions: law students

About your course

• Are many of my lecturers also lawyers or barristers?
• Do I need to take particular modules if I want to become a solicitor or a barrister?
• Can I put the skills I learn into practice? Will I get to take part in law clinics or moot courts during my course?
• How is the course taught - in lectures, seminars or smaller groups?
• Is it an accredited course?

Facilities and equipment

• What books do I need to buy?
• Are resources / case law all available online?
• How much reading is there per week?

Placements and work experience

• Are there any law trips (to court for instance)?
• Do I need to arrange work experience during this course?
• What are my chances of securing a training contract straight from this course?

Assessments

• What is the split between exams / coursework / group projects / presentations?
• Are their any practical assessments? A moot court or clinical practice assessment?
• Do I need to complete a dissertation or research-based project?

Law graduate prospects

• How can I better my chances of getting a training contract at the end of this course?
• How many graduates on my course have gone on to careers in law?
• Does the university have contacts with law firms that I could use?

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