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The University of Law Postgraduate Programmes


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The University of Law is one of the UK's longest-established specialist providers of legal education, with a rich heritage and reputation for innovation. In fact, we've trained more practising lawyers in the UK than anyone else. With campuses based in many of the UK’s most vibrant and interesting cities, in addition to a campus in Hong Kong, The University of Law offers a first-class, professional learning experience in a diverse choice of locations.

The University of Law is one of the UK's longest-established specialist providers of legal education, with a rich heritage and reputation for innovation. In fact, we've trained more practising lawyers in the UK than anyone else. With campuses based in many of the UK’s most vibrant and interesting cities, in addition to a campus in Hong Kong, The University of Law offers a first-class, professional learning experience in a diverse choice of locations.

Innovative Teaching

We specialise in teaching and focus our energy on developing innovative, highly effective teaching and learning methods that equip students for their professional career. We have more than 250 qualified and experienced solicitors, barristers and judges as our tutors, enabling us to help you develop the practical skills that can make all the difference when starting your career in law.

Our Postgraduate Courses

We offer a range of postgraduate legal training and Master’s degrees designed by qualified experts to help students advance at any stage of their career. Our courses are employment-focused, honing key skills in a teaching environment based on real legal practice. Part-time and online study options are available on many of our courses to help students work and study at the same time.

We offer the following postgraduate courses:

  • Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)
  • MA Law
  • LPC (Legal Practice Course)
  • Bar Professional Training Course
  • MA (Master of Arts) Courses in a variety of legal specialisms
  • LLM (Master of Laws) Courses in a variety of legal specialisms
  • MSc Legal Technology
  • Postgraduate Diploma Legal Technology

94% of postgraduate students in employment were in Highly Skilled Occupations 15 months after graduating (2017/18 Graduate Outcomes data).

Enhanced Employability

We believe in training students for the real world from the moment they accept a place with us. Our experienced careers and employability service and award-winning pro bono clinics offer students the chance to get real-life experience from the start.

Our Employment Promise

Student Support

We pride ourselves on the level of student support we offer; thanks to our scholarships and bursaries and funding options, we can help talented students from all backgrounds to succeed.

International Students:

You would be joining students from over 120 different nationalities, who contribute to a thriving international community throughout our campuses.

We have a Student Support Services team that are here to provide welfare related advice and guidance.

Information about Visa requirements can be found on The University of Law website.

How to Apply

Information on how to apply for our courses can be found on our website - Apply now

Come and See Us

94% of postgraduate students in employment were in Highly Skilled Occupations 15 months after graduating (2017/18 Graduate Outcomes data).

Alumni Success:

Set for Success: Karen Betts at Scotch Whisky Association

Set for Success: Jonathan Lea of the Jonathan Lea Network

  • Birmingham

    133 Great Hampton St, Birmingham, West Midlands B18 6AQ, United Kingdom

    • Bristol

      Temple Circus House, Temple Way, Bristol BS1 6HG, United Kingdom

      • Chester

        Christleton Hall, Pepper St, Christleton, Chester CH3 7AB, United Kingdom

        • Exeter

          Rennes Dr, Exeter, Devon EX4 4RJ United Kingdom

          • Guildford

            The University of Law Braboeuf Manor Portsmouth Road Guildford Surrey GU3 1HA United Kingdom

            • Leeds

              15-16 Park Row Leeds LS1 5HD United Kingdom

              • Manchester

                2 New York Street Manchester M1 4HJ United Kingdom

                • London

                  London, United Kingdom

                  • Madrid

                    Madrid, Spain

                    • Reading

                      Reading, United Kingdom

                      • Liverpool

                        Liverpool, United Kingdom

                        • Hong Kong

                          Hong Kong, Hong Kong

                          • Singapore

                            Singapore, Singapore

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