The University of Law (ULaw) has achieved a strong performance in the 2026 National Student Survey (NSS), with students recognising the University for its high-quality teaching, outstanding assessment and feedback, and career-focused learning.
The results show ULaw outperforming the England average across several key measures, reinforcing the University's commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience.
One of the University's standout achievements was in Assessment and Feedback, where ULaw achieved an overall positivity score of 86.3%, compared with the England average of 83.2%.
Particularly strong results included:
- 95.7% of students said they received assessment feedback on time, compared with 85.7% nationally.
- 82.6% said feedback helped them improve their work, compared with 77.9% nationally.
- 86.6% said assessments enabled them to demonstrate what they had learned, above both the England average.
Students also rated ULaw highly for the quality of its teaching. An outstanding 95.0% agreed that teaching staff were good at explaining things, exceeding the England average, while 86.1% said teaching staff made subjects engaging.
The survey also highlighted the University's focus on preparing students for professional success. Nearly nine in ten students (89.1%) agreed their course had developed the knowledge and skills they will need for their future careers, outperforming the England average.
ULaw also received positive feedback for the organisation of its courses, with 85.0% of students agreeing their course was well organised, compared with 80.5% nationally, while 88.1% said information about the University's mental wellbeing support services was well communicated, exceeding the England average.
Professor Andrea Nollent, Vice Chancellor and CEO of The University of Law, said:
"We are delighted that our students have recognised the dedication of our academic and professional services colleagues through this year's National Student Survey. These results reflect our commitment to delivering outstanding teaching, personalised support and timely, meaningful feedback that helps students succeed. We are particularly pleased to see strong recognition in assessment and feedback, alongside positive results for teaching quality and career-focused learning. We will continue to listen to our students and use their feedback to enhance every aspect of the ULaw experience."
The National Student Survey is the UK's largest annual survey of final-year undergraduate students. This year, 755 ULaw students took part, contributing to more than 313,000 responses across England.
These results reinforce ULaw's reputation for delivering a student experience centred on academic excellence, employability and student support, while demonstrating significant strengths in the areas students value most.