Ten reasons to study at Leeds Law School

Here are 10 reasons why you should study your law degree at Leeds Law School...

1. STUDY YOUR DEGREE AT A HIGHLY RATED AND ESTABLISHED LAW SCHOOL

Teaching Law since 1924, Leeds Law School has propelled decades of successful alumni into the fast-paced, competitive legal world and beyond. Studying your degree with us means you'll benefit from a wealth of knowledge and experience. You can explore our blog to find out what students enjoy most about living and studying here.

Our Law courses rank in the top 18 universities overall in the independent National Student Survey 2024. Within Leeds Law School, 90% of our students on the LLB (Hons) Law and 92% on the LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology were positive about the teaching on their course.

Reflecting the positive experiences of our students, we've also secured top positions in the 2024 StudentCrowd University Awards. Student reviews have rated Leeds Beckett among the best in several categories, including 10th for Best UK Universities for Campus and Facilities and 13th for Best UK Universities for Careers Service.

2. YOU'LL BE PART OF ONE OF THE UK'S LARGEST LEGAL HUBS

Leeds is a vibrant, student-friendly city, as well as one of the UK's largest legal hubs. With a wide variety of career opportunities on your doorstep - from becoming a lawyer to excelling in government, business or finance - it's a great place to study law.

You'll be based in Broadcasting Place at our City Campus in Leeds, home to a thriving student community and easily accessible by car, train and plane.

3. GET INSPIRED IN MODERN AND COLLABORATIVE SPACES

You'll benefit from access to sophisticated facilities, studying in a modern, collaborative, and forward thinking atmosphere. Featuring a courtroom, immersive learning spaces and an impressive Harvard Lecture Theatre, you'll be spoiled for choice.

Dedicated law spaces on campus allow you to fully engage with staff and fellow students, creating a sense of community within Leeds Law School.

Being based at our city centre location means you'll also be in easy reach of wider university facilities, such as the library, social learning spaces and the Students' Union.

4. SAVE MONEY ON TEXTBOOKS

As a student at Leeds Law School, you'll spend less (if anything) on textbooks. Our online subscription to Law Trove gives you free access to the complete Law catalogue from Oxford University Press - including over 200 legal textbooks.

5. BOOST YOUR LEGAL PRACTICE SKILLS

It's not all about books and lectures. You can opt to do work placements to gain hands-on experience and expand your knowledge of the legal profession.

You'll put learning into practice in our Courtroom, Law Clinic and immersive learning spaces, and have the opportunity to take part in mooting competitions. You can even choose to study abroad as part of an exchange programme.

Modules like 'Legal and Employability Skills' help you prepare for your career, covering everything from soft skills to what to expect from recruitment processes in the legal sector. With a variety of assessment styles throughout your degree, you'll be supported to develop and be successful.

Take a look at the practical opportunities and modules included on your course page: LLB (Hons) Law, LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology and the MLaw Law and Professional Legal Practice, an integrated master's degree designed to help you prepare for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE).

6. APPLY YOUR SKILLS IN THE COMMUNITY

We take pride in our partnerships and commitment to local communities. One example is Support Through Court, a national charity helping litigants in person navigate the court system. Based at Leeds Law School, you can build your experience by completing court forms and attending court hearings as you support local people through their case. Support Through Court partner with one university per city they operate in (outside of London), meaning only Leeds Beckett students can benefit from this opportunity in Leeds.

You can also benefit from our Law Clinic, a place for members of the public to receive free (pro bono) legal advice. With supervision from practising legal professionals, you'll give back to your community using the skillset you've built to offer advice in areas ranging from family to employment law.

7. INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE

You'll benefit from a range of career planning, skills development and networking events. You could take part in activities including: insight days with law firms, trips to court, speed networking events, skills development sessions and careers fairs.

There's also ample opportunity to impress employers and establish connections while you study your law degree. Students with excellent academic achievements are often rewarded with sponsored prizes from law firms.

With a variety of postgraduate law courses to choose from, many of our graduates continue their journey at Leeds Law School. Whether you want to complete your LLM or specialise in an area of the law, there are plenty of progression routes for you.

8. SHAPE YOUR UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE

As part a big university community, there's so much on offer to shape your experience to what you're interested in.

Alongside making the most of networking and practical opportunities at Leeds Law School, you can get involved in extra-curricular activities - like joining a society or community to meet new people. You can also volunteer or boost your communication skills by becoming a course rep or ambassador.

You could try a new sport. With something for all skill levels and gyms on both campuses, four dedicated fitness studios, 30 clubs and over 80 teams in the LBU Athletic Union, there's something for everyone.

9. GAIN INSIGHT AND GUIDANCE FROM A PROFESSIONAL MENTOR

As an undergraduate student at Leeds Law School, you'll have the opportunity to pair up with a professional mentor who can provide you with guidance and valuable insight into the legal profession.

On top of that, you can also access support from fellow law students with our Peer Mentoring Scheme.

10. ENGAGE WITH EXPERTS IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT

During your time at Leeds Beckett University, you won't be short on support. Leeds Law School has a team of dedicated staff on hand to guide you throughout your course.

Our academic team of accomplished and inspiring lecturers and researchers have spent their careers exploring the real impact of legislation, and why it matters. These legal experts have worked to the top of their fields and are now passing on their passion and learnings to you.

You can also take inspiration from high-profile Law in Practice guest lectures. Previous speakers include Labour Party Leader, Sir Keir Starmer QC MP, and human rights campaigner Baroness Shami Chakrabarti CBE PC.

Now you've read some of the many reasons to study at Leeds Law School, you can find out what our community have to say about why Leeds Beckett University is their top choice for studying law in 2024.