Of course it is also important to choose somewhere that will make you happy for the duration of your course, particularly if you’re opting to live away from home. Wherever you choose to study, your degree will end up costing you a lot of money, so you need to ensure that you get the most out of your time as a student. As such it is important that you consider whether the surrounding culture will add to the pleasure of your University years as well as academic benefits of studying at a particular institution.
Another consideration to take into account is the cost of your course, as well as the grade requirements. Most Universities will only accept graduates with high academic records, so before deciding that law is the course for you, check that your predicted grades meet these requirements. Given that a Civil Law course can consist of up to four years, budgeting is also vital. Similarly, law courses can often be costly, particularly if you are considering becoming a fully trained solicitor or barrister, can you afford the fees and living costs?
If you’re struggling to secure funding, there are a number of scholarships and grants available.
There is such competition for places on Public law courses that the decisions you make today regarding your institution of study will have a significant impact upon your future; particularly if you want to qualify as a solicitor or barrister. If you are planning on studying for the legal practice course, then make sure you attend a prestigious university that allows you to gain work experience within the legal industries as this will strengthen your application for post-graduate study. Universities such as Cambridge, Oxford, Durham, University College London, Kings College London, Nottingham, Glasgow, Exeter and Bristol are all seen as well-established Universities for law as they require all undergraduates to sit the LNAT test before entry to their degree programmes.
You should also have a look at your Universities links within the law industry. Many establishments will form links with specialist law firms, and allow students the opportunity to network with key recruiters and pursue work placements and experience.