Award-Winning University
More law students have chosen The University of Law than any other UK university in 2023*. At the University, we go beyond academic excellence. Our guiding principle is that our students are taught in a realistic, professional and contemporary context, with plenty of practical interactive engagement and one-to-one teaching and support. This has earned us a 5 Star QS rating and allowed our alumni to achieve extraordinary things, such as an exceptional 75% of our students passing the January 2025 SQE1 assessments first time, compared to the industry average first attempt pass rate of 60%**.
*HESA 2022/23.
**All eligible cohorts contacted, results based on over 2,000 responses
5 Star Rating
In June 2021, we were awarded 5 Stars in the World University Rankings, by global higher education analysts, QS (Quacquarelli Symonds).
QS states a typical five-star institution is: “generally world-class in a broad range of areas, enjoys an excellent reputation and has cutting-edge facilities and internationally renowned research and teaching faculty.”
As well as achieving an overall 5 Star rating as an institution and for the Law subject, we have achieved 5 Stars in:
- Teaching
- Employability
- Online Learning
- Academic Development
- Inclusiveness
We have also achieved 4 Stars for Global Engagement and 3 Stars for Social Impact.
National Student Survey 2024
Ranked Top 10 in the UK for Teaching in the 2024 National Student Survey (NSS).
A Worldwide University
We have a choice of 17 campuses in 16 locations across the UK, plus international locations in Berlin, Hamburg and Hong Kong.
All are close to thriving commercial centres, leading law firms and barristers’ chambers, with excellent transport links.
Our QS rating reflects areas of excellence across all of our campuses in England, its partnership Universities and increased recognition for our international presence.
TEF 2023
In September 2023, we were awarded an overall Silver rating, with a Gold rating for Student Experience and Silver rating for the Student Outcomes in the Office for Students (OfS) Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for 2023.
An overall Silver rating indicates that the student experience and student outcomes are typically very high quality.
The TEF is a national scheme run by the OfS that assesses undergraduate courses and aims to encourage excellence in teaching, learning and student outcomes. It is a rigorous and independent assessment of teaching quality, learning environment and student outcomes for undergraduate programmes in higher education institutions.
The TEF panel judged our Student Experience aspect as Gold, stating the student experience is typically outstanding with Student Outcomes being awarded a Silver meaning they are typically very high quality. The OfS statement of findings sets out the reasons for the panel judgement on Student Experience (in particular SE1 criteria), saying “Overall, the panel concluded that the submission and indicators evidence that the provider has embedded outstanding teaching, feedback and assessment practices that are highly effective and tailored to its students’ learning, progression, and an attainment.”
The award reflects our dedication to nurturing intellectual curiosity, fostering critical thinking and supporting students’ personal and professional development.
Innovative Teaching
Our expertise and dedication to your employability is ingrained into the learning experience, with carefully designed courses that incorporate real-world elements of law and business.
Through innovative teaching and strong links with professional bodies, law firms, businesses, and chambers across the world, we want to support you to make your aspirations a reality. You will also learn using our unique and innovative Prepare, Engage, Consolidate (PEC) learning model, amongst several others.
More Study Flexibility
Combining high quality courses and the latest in online learning technology, our extensive online offering allows you to learn your way from anywhere in the world.
ULaw Online brings together a community of students with industry professionals, providing expert teaching and a flexible way to achieve their ambitions.
Future Academic Model
Our new learning and teaching strategy prepares our graduates for a changing world ahead.
The model is underpinned by a focus on digital strategies and providing an outstanding and distinguishable learning pathway.
Powerful connections with 94 of the top 100 UK law firms
We have a vast network in the legal industry and deliver legal training to 94 of the top 100 law firms in the UK, exclusively delivering SQE training to 63 of these top law firms.
Why choose a career in law?
Hear from UK law firms on what a career in law can offer.
Employability excellence
With one of the largest careers services in the UK, we provide the support and opportunities you need to make the best start in your career.
In 2021/22, 94% of postgraduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduating (2021/22 Graduate Outcomes data).
Contains HESA Data: Copyright Jisc 2024. Jisc cannot accept responsibility for any inferences or conclusions derived by third parties from its data.
Our specialist advice and exceptional networking experiences have allowed us to train more practising lawyers and business professionals than anywhere else in the UK.
Our Employment Promise
Our career-focussed courses have been designed to support you to develop commercial awareness, critical thinking and the professional skills that employers are looking for.
We're so confident that you'll succeed with our LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2), LPC or PG Business courses, that we offer you our Employment Promise. If you don’t get a job in the first nine months after graduating, we’ll give you your course fees back - up to 50% as cash back and 50% as credit towards another course.*
Expert Advisory Board
The University of Law Business School Advisory Board supports the School in achieving transformational and innovative education, and provides a productive link between students, educators and industry practitioners.
The members of the Board are high-level business executives from leading international organisations, selected for their continued excellence in their sectors and their commitment to future generations of business leaders.
SQE Pass Rates
We're proud to share our SQE pass rates and celebrate the success of our students.
SQE1: 75% of our students passed the January 2025 SQE1 assessments first time, compared to the industry average first attempt pass rate of 60%*
SQE2: 89% of our students passed SQE2 in October 2024 compared to the industry average pass rate of 81%**
*All eligible cohorts contacted, results based on over 2,000 responses.
**All eligible cohorts contacted, results based on student responses.
Scholarships and bursaries to set you up for success
We have a fund of over £3m and a range of scholarships and bursaries based on need and/or merit which are accessible to students of all backgrounds.
Awards include:
- The Lord Blunkett Widening Access award, available for undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Choose Law Full Fee scholarships, including the Sadiq Khan and Baroness Warsi Set for Success Awards
- Business and Law First scholarships
- Career Changer scholarships to support those who are coming back into education to re-train for a new career
We also support the Law Society Diversity Access scheme, the Birmingham Law Society Diversity Inclusion scheme and a number of other foundations to provide support to students.
Find out more about our scholarships and bursaries ➔
Wellbeing and support
Students have dedicated Academic Coaches and Student Journey Advisors, and our support teams provide advice and guidance for a range of student needs, whether it be research, health or personal wellbeing.
With our Library & Learning Skills team, Student Welfare Advisors and the Disability & Inclusion Support Service, you can be confident that whatever may happen during your studies, we’ve got your back.
Switch It Up
Whether you want greater flexibility with your learning or to experience life in a new city, use CampuSwitch to study at any of our 17 UK campuses or make the switch to online learning.
If you've changed your mind about your course, CourseSwitch allows you to refocus your study on to a path that suits your particular interests.
Learn more about our Switch It Up service and how it could support you in achieving your ambitions.
MyULaw app
Our MyULaw app gives students access to everything they need all in one place, wherever they are, at any time.
As well as digital access to timetables, campus information and library materials to learn on the go, the app has a range of useful resources to support students throughout their time with us.
Download it free from your app store.
Wellbeing app
We've created our own Wellbeing app to help support our students 24/7.
The app has been built around the "five ways to wellbeing" and features a host of resources and initiatives students can engage with. We have also created an AI chatbot, Charley, to tailor any help and guidance a student may need.
Students can download the app for free from their app store or find out more about what services are available in our blog.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is a top priority.
Our Diversity Matters campaign introduced current students and staff to inspiring EDI advocates and gave them the opportunity to get involved in the conversation.
Our Diversity and Inclusion Advocate Scheme recruits current students to work together with University staff to support and empower Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) students from all courses and campuses of the University. They work with the University to co-create and co-deliver activities and events aimed at improving the experiences and outcomes of students, and providing them a safe space to express their opinions about their student journey.
Outstanding Alumni Network
Our talented pool of more than 100,000 alumni hold senior roles in law firms, chambers, major businesses and government across the globe; a track record which truly speaks for itself.
Our expansive legal alumni group provides law and business students exceptional networking opportunities.
Join the Alumni Network after graduating
Your time with us doesn’t end once you've completed your studies. As a graduate you are eligible to become a member of our Alumni Network – joining our global community of over 100,000 alumni from over 155 countries.
Alumni Loyalty Scheme
Alumni also benefit from our Alumni Network Loyalty Scheme, with up to £1000 discount off our postgraduate courses.