Nottingham law prestige?
Ok cool but is Nottingham as good as the others I listed/will have as good graduate prospects
By entry grades for Law, Nottingham is more prestigious than Warwick, Manchester, Leeds, York, Newcastle, Sheffield, Birmingham, but less prestigious than KCL, Durham, and Bristol.
For private school students, Nottingham is equally as prestigious as KCL (18% each) but less prestigious than Durham (39.1%) and Bristol (24.6%). Nottingham is more prestigious than Leeds, Manchester, York, Sheffield, Birmingham for this.
For research quality, Nottingham is more prestigious than York, Manchester, Newcastle but less prestigious than all the others mentioned.
By entry grades for Law, Nottingham is more prestigious than Warwick, Manchester, Leeds, York, Newcastle, Sheffield, Birmingham, but less prestigious than Durham, Bristol, and KCL.
Ok thank you, will I be less likely to obtain an offer from a top law firm because of where I'm going
Actually, Nottingham is the most targetted university by UK law firms after Oxbridge, Bristol, and Durham. Apart from by London Law firms who target Oxbridge, Durham, Bristol AND UCL before Nottingham. KCL is the next most targetted by London Law firms after Nottingham. I strongly suspect that more people at those universities other than Nottingham wanted to work in London / already had family in London anyway so your chances at Nottingham if you want to work in London might be just as good or better than at Durham and Bristol. Nottingham's lower entry grades possibly harms general graduate prospects (not for those who excel, just as an average of each student) but the percentage of Law graduates who go on to do something related to Law is higher at Nottingham (81%, tied with Durham) than at Bristol (77%).
Whatever way you want to look at it, Nottingham is just about the best place in the UK to end up getting a career in Law.
Hi I applied to Nottingham also! Someone gave me some advice that helped me make my decision. Ill add it here:
Choosing a university for your law degree is an important decision, especially if you have aspirations to work in a top London law firm. Nottingham University has a strong reputation for its law program, consistently ranking highly in various league tables. While it may have slightly fallen in some rankings according to the CUG, it's essential to consider several factors beyond just rankings when making your decision.
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Reputation and Accreditation: Nottingham University's law program is still highly respected within the legal profession. It's accredited by professional bodies such as the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Bar Standards Board (BSB), ensuring that your degree meets the standards required for legal practice.
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Employability: Nottingham University likely has strong connections with top London law firms through its alumni network, careers services, and placement opportunities. These connections can significantly enhance your employability prospects upon graduation.
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Location: While Nottingham isn't in London, it's still relatively close and has good transport links. Many top law firms recruit from universities across the UK, not just those in London. Nottingham's central location in England may still provide opportunities for networking and internships in London during your studies.
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Extra-Curricular Activities: Law firms often look for candidates who have demonstrated a range of skills and experiences beyond their academic qualifications. Consider getting involved in moot courts, pro bono work, or legal societies during your time at Nottingham to enhance your CV and showcase your commitment to a legal career.
5.
Individual Achievements: Ultimately, your chances of securing a position in a top London law firm will depend on your individual achievements, skills, and experiences. While attending a Russell Group university like Nottingham can be advantageous, it's not the sole determining factor. Employers often consider factors such as academic performance, relevant work experience, extracurricular activities, and interpersonal skills during the recruitment process.
In my opinion, Nottingham University's slight decline in rankings according to the CUG may be a consideration, it's important to weigh this against other factors such as reputation, employability prospects, and your own personal preferences. With dedication, hard work, and a proactive approach to building your skills and experiences, you can certainly compete with graduates from other Russell Group universities for positions in top London law firms.
Choosing a university for your law degree is an important decision, especially if you have aspirations to work in a top London law firm. Nottingham University has a strong reputation for its law program, consistently ranking highly in various league tables. While it may have slightly fallen in some rankings according to the CUG, it's essential to consider several factors beyond just rankings when making your decision.
1.
Reputation and Accreditation: Nottingham University's law program is still highly respected within the legal profession. It's accredited by professional bodies such as the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Bar Standards Board (BSB), ensuring that your degree meets the standards required for legal practice.
2.
Employability: Nottingham University likely has strong connections with top London law firms through its alumni network, careers services, and placement opportunities. These connections can significantly enhance your employability prospects upon graduation.
3.
Location: While Nottingham isn't in London, it's still relatively close and has good transport links. Many top law firms recruit from universities across the UK, not just those in London. Nottingham's central location in England may still provide opportunities for networking and internships in London during your studies.
4.
Extra-Curricular Activities: Law firms often look for candidates who have demonstrated a range of skills and experiences beyond their academic qualifications. Consider getting involved in moot courts, pro bono work, or legal societies during your time at Nottingham to enhance your CV and showcase your commitment to a legal career.
5.
Individual Achievements: Ultimately, your chances of securing a position in a top London law firm will depend on your individual achievements, skills, and experiences. While attending a Russell Group university like Nottingham can be advantageous, it's not the sole determining factor. Employers often consider factors such as academic performance, relevant work experience, extracurricular activities, and interpersonal skills during the recruitment process.
In my opinion, Nottingham University's slight decline in rankings according to the CUG may be a consideration, it's important to weigh this against other factors such as reputation, employability prospects, and your own personal preferences. With dedication, hard work, and a proactive approach to building your skills and experiences, you can certainly compete with graduates from other Russell Group universities for positions in top London law firms.
Nice, this makes me a lot more keen about firming it now. What's your firm?
Whatever way you want to look at it, Nottingham is just about the best place in the UK to end up getting a career in Law.
i declined nottingham a few days ago and firmed manchester instead for law... now i'm thinking that was not a good decision. is the difference between nottingham and manchester large when it comes to law? and would i have a good chance at obtaining an offer at a top london firm if i go to manchester?
In general the difference between non Oxbridge groups for law is not massive at all, from my research I can confidently say you'd have an equally good chance as any other RG candidate if you get a 2:1 and have solid extra curriculars
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