University of Birmingham (UOB) new law students 2016/2017

Thanks, I will ring them tomorrow to see if this issue can be resolved. Can I ask if you used Windows & google chrome to register, because it didn't work for me.I live local so I will not be staying in accomomdation, what about you?? I habe heard that the accomadation is good.

I used Google Chrome to register. I'm living locally and moving into a private flat with my boyfriend if you ever need anything - let me know.
I'm sure it will be solved for you.

Hey guys I will also be starting Law at Birmingham this September Can't wait!

Hey guys! I do Law at UoB and I'm going into third year. Let me know if you have any questions

Hi,

I would like to know if I need to buy books in my first year? or will that be catered for by the University through the library facilities.
Also what is an estimate cost of books if you do have to buy them?
Are lectures recorded and can you access them online?
What was the most difficult aspect of being a first year law student and what was the most enjoyable?
Sorry for asking so many questions and many thanks for your help! I appreciate it and I'm sure others on this thread would too.

I would like to know if I need to buy books in my first year? or will that be catered for by the University through the library facilities.
Yes a recommended book list will be given my each module leader at the start of term, most likely during your freshers week introductions. So we have a book store on campus called John Smith that sells all the books and they sell them in bundles so that you save money. Tbh the same books will be available in the library anyway; so you could always borrow them but usually they'll be short loan books so you can only borrow them until 2pm the next day which can be a bit of a hassle

Also what is an estimate cost of books if you do have to buy them?
Not even joking but if you bought all the books brand new then expect to spend £300-400. Very expensive lol; books are on average £35/45 each. This is why it is best to buy books off second years (theres the book exchange group on FB where you can do this) and they'll sell them much cheaper. Dont be put off buying a book if it is the previous edition because in all honesty the books say pretty much the same thing; all that changes is the front cover and maybe a few extra sentences lol. But the core content remains and thats what is important. First year i bought books, second year i didnt. Why? You realise that some of the books you dont even end up using and you can get all the books from the library anyway. So in second year i spent £0 on books (except the statue books you need for exams & revision guides i wanted) and borrowed them from the library when needed which was so much better. Yes most are on short loan (so needed back by 2pm next day) but you can get them on long loan too (so a week).


Are lectures recorded and can you access them online?
You're lucky, because they werent for first years when i started but im pretty sure they are now. So yeah they record all lectures and put them up on panopto (you'll know what this is when you start haha).

What was the most difficult aspect of being a first year law student and what was the most enjoyable?
Honestly getting used to the reading!!! Do not underestimate: it is a LOT. My friends and I even got so overwhelmed sometimes because the cases never seemed to end and set reading from books could even be 100pgs. But do not fear, you learn how to skim read for the important things. Also I will say: do NOT end up reading every page from cases because its a waste of time. Just read the basic facts and then the decision. Seeing what the judges had to say is only really important when it comes to essays tbh. E-lawresources.co.uk will also be your best friend lol. Most enjoyable? I think in general just learning something new all the time! The cases are always interesting, but my favourite module in first year was criminal, followed by contract! Theres some juicy cases in there that leave you thinking: seriously, wtf?


If you want to know anything else, just ask!

Hey guys,

I just received my welcome information today and my ID card .It all feels very real now. Have you guys received your information yet??

I noticed the ID card didn't come with a lanyard, does anyone know if UOB provide a lanyard for you on welcome week, or will I have to purchase one myself.