Is the university of Law good?

I'm an international student but go to an english private school in my country, and the fees to study Law in the UK are through the roof, and I can't get a solid enough scholarship as they only give like 1k or 2k which is not enough. I want to study LLB in the UK, as I really want to work in the UK. I came across the university of Law, and saw it's fees are significantly lower, and I might be able to get a scholarship, as well as study in London, which is what I dream of doing.

I tried doing some research on the University, but it's not in the QS rankings??? It just says it has 5QS stars.

My question is, should I go to a lower ranked university (University of Law or any others) as the fees are lower, just to study in the UK? or should I go study Law in the EU, such as netherlands or ireland where it's significantly cheaper and higher ranked? But I wouldn't end up in the UK, which is what I really want.

I really want to end up in the UK but i'm lost on what to do and my options seem limited, could someone please help me with my situation?

Reply 1

Stiffy Byng

The UoL is a degree mill. It's not a university led by scholarship.

Reply 2

geotriaa

Original post by Stiffy Byng

The UoL is a degree mill. It's not a university led by scholarship.

what do you mean?

Reply 3

Stiffy Byng

Original post by geotriaa

what do you mean?

I mean what my words say. The UoL churns out degrees. It's not a place of scholarship. I worked with a recent graduate of the UoL whose legal knowledge was remarkably poor. Her first class degree from UoL had not equipped her for even the most basic legal analyses.

Reply 4

17Student17

University of Law and BPP take 80% of post graduate students for professional examinations and are used by the best firms BUT ONLY for post grad law. University of Law is not the place to go for an LLB as it does not have the status for that. Even those at Oxbridge in the UK find it hard to get into the legal profession in the best firms that pay best so do be sure you might want to try and have high enough exam results to be accepted for a legal career in the UK. If instead you just want to study in the UK and then go back home then that is a different matter. Good luck.

(edited 6 months ago)

Reply 5

UniofLaw Student

Official Rep

Original post by geotriaa

I'm an international student but go to an english private school in my country, and the fees to study Law in the UK are through the roof, and I can't get a solid enough scholarship as they only give like 1k or 2k which is not enough. I want to study LLB in the UK, as I really want to work in the UK. I came across the university of Law, and saw it's fees are significantly lower, and I might be able to get a scholarship, as well as study in London, which is what I dream of doing.
I tried doing some research on the University, but it's not in the QS rankings??? It just says it has 5QS stars.
My question is, should I go to a lower ranked university (University of Law or any others) as the fees are lower, just to study in the UK? or should I go study Law in the EU, such as netherlands or ireland where it's significantly cheaper and higher ranked? But I wouldn't end up in the UK, which is what I really want.
I really want to end up in the UK but i'm lost on what to do and my options seem limited, could someone please help me with my situation?

Hi there!

I totally get where you're coming from—fees for studying law in the UK can be overwhelming, especially when you’re aiming to work in the UK afterwards. It's great that you're looking at all your options carefully. The University of Law offers a solid reputation for legal education, especially for those who are aiming to practice in the UK. It’s not ranked in the QS rankings, but the 5 QS stars indicate that the university is highly rated in terms of teaching, employability, and student satisfaction. University of Law is well-known for its practical focus, with strong links to the legal profession, which could be an advantage if you're looking to secure a career in the UK after your studies.

If your goal is to work in the UK, studying there can be a good option, even if it’s at a university that isn’t top-ranked in global lists. The University of Law offers lower tuition fees compared to other institutions in the UK, and as an international student, you may be eligible for scholarships, including the International Bursary, which could help ease some of the financial burden. Plus, studying in London could provide a major advantage in terms of networking and access to top law firms and legal events.

If you're considering studying in Europe, such as in the Netherlands or Ireland, those options can offer lower fees and solid rankings. However, as you mentioned, they may not give you the same pathway to work in the UK, which is what you really want. In the end, if your heart is set on the UK, studying there—whether at University of Law or another institution—would likely be the best route to help you build a career in the UK legal system.

If you're still unsure, I recommend reaching out to the university directly for more personalised advice. You can contact the University of Law’s team at +44 (0) 1483 216 000 (option 1) or [email protected] for more information on scholarships and how they can help with your application process.

Reply 6

Stiffy Byng

OP, as a counter to that advertisement, here are some blunt comments, without spin.

I'm a lawyer and I know hundreds of other lawyers. I have never met a lawyer in the UK who expresses a high opinion of UoL.

UoL is a place which churns out PGDLs and other professional qualifications in return for money, and to that extent it provides a useful service. But I think that UoL is a one trick pony, and that's its trick.

Having trained many lawyers, and having worked with a lawyer who has a recent so-called first from UoL, I observe that this unfortunate person was ignorant of the most basic concepts of English law. The gaps in her legal knowledge and understanding were astonishing.

UoL is also short on the facilities for sport and other types of fun which a university based on scholarship and not run for profit tends to have.