10 Reasons to Study Law at Leeds Law School

1. Location, location, location 
   Leeds is a vibrant and student-friendly city, as well as one of the UK’s largest legal hubs. This means there is a wealth of opportunities to take advantage of on your doorstep. 
2. Bring your learning to life 
   Leeds Law School has state of the art facilities to help put your learning into practice. These include a Courtroom and Professional Practice Suite. Take a virtual tour. 
3. Dedicated mentor support 
   Our students get the opportunity to pair up with a professional mentor who can provide valuable insights into the industry. You can also access support from fellow Law students with our Peer Mentoring Scheme. 
4. Free books online 
   Save money on textbooks with our subscription to Law Trove, which gives access to the complete Law catalogue from Oxford University Press. 
5. Opportunities to develop, grow and connect 
   We have a wide range of career planning, skills development and networking events which our students benefit from.  These have previously included insight days with law firms, speed networking events and careers fairs. 
6. Your chance to give something back 
   Our Law Clinic allows you to gain real-life hands-on experience and give something back to the local community. You will be given the opportunity to help people who need legal advice, with the guidance of a legal professional.
7. Be inspired by the best  
   Our high-profile Law in Practice guest lectures provide inspiration and insight. Previous speakers include Labour Party Leader, Sir Keir Starmer QC MP, and human rights campaigner Baroness Shami Chakrabarti CBE PC. 
8. Impress employers and stand out from the crowd 
   At Leeds Law School there is ample opportunity to impress employers and establish connections. Students with excellent academic achievements are often rewarded with sponsored prizes from law firms.  
9. Explore your interest in law 
   There are opportunities to get involved in extra-curricular activities to explore your interests. You could join The Student Law Society and The Junior Barristers Society, as well as take part in mooting competitions which will help your CV stand out.
10. Supporting you in your journey and next steps 
    Leeds Law School has a team of dedicated staff, always on hand to support and guide you. In addition, we have a range of postgraduate law courses and many of our students choose to continue their journey with us.

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