Which one is better for Law?? PLEASE HELP

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Im from turkey and I want to study law in uk.Im thinking between Queen Mary,Sussex,Essex or royal holloway.I cant choose top ten. Schools even though I have high grades because they dont recognize my diploma.Which do you think is the best?

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username6296092

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queen mary is quite prestigious it wud be the best option

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Sweetum68

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If you're looking for a solid reputation in law, Queen Mary is your best bet great balance of prestige and resources.

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Wired_1800

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by Aktshnm

Im from turkey and I want to study law in uk.Im thinking between Queen Mary,Sussex,Essex or royal holloway.I cant choose top ten. Schools even though I have high grades because they dont recognize my diploma.Which do you think is the best?

Have you considered other universities like Surrey, Durham, Southampton, Lancaster, Manchester etc? Your profile may be good for them too.

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Royal Holloway, University of London

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by Aktshnm

Im from turkey and I want to study law in uk.Im thinking between Queen Mary,Sussex,Essex or royal holloway.I cant choose top ten. Schools even though I have high grades because they dont recognize my diploma.Which do you think is the best?

Hi there,

It's great to hear you're considering studying Law at Royal Holloway. We have several students you can chat to on our website who currently study Law, and will be able to provide great insight into what studying Law at our university is really like. Feel free to ask them any questions about study and life here: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/chat/
You can filter our students by 'Area of study' to chat to those who study Law.

We hope you find this useful!

Best wishes
Royal Holloway, University of London

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La1230

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by Aktshnm

Im from turkey and I want to study law in uk.Im thinking between Queen Mary,Sussex,Essex or royal holloway.I cant choose top ten. Schools even though I have high grades because they dont recognize my diploma.Which do you think is the best?

whatever you do don't pick royal Holloway it's ranked 98 out of the 108 law schools in the UK!! it's a lovely uni for other subjects but not law!

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UniofLaw Student

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by Aktshnm

Im from turkey and I want to study law in uk.Im thinking between Queen Mary,Sussex,Essex or royal holloway.I cant choose top ten. Schools even though I have high grades because they dont recognize my diploma.Which do you think is the best?

Hey there!

Totally understand how tough this decision can be — especially when you're coming from abroad and some top unis don’t recognise your diploma. It’s great that you’ve got high grades though, and you’re clearly thinking carefully about your options!

From the universities you mentioned:

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Queen Mary is probably the most well-known for Law among your list. It’s part of the University of London, has strong research credentials, and good links with law firms and chambers, especially if you’re planning to stay in the UK or work internationally.

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Sussex has a solid Law school with a focus on human rights and international law, and it's in a lovely student-friendly city (Brighton) by the sea. Also good for a more relaxed but still academically strong experience.

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Essex is very respected for Human Rights Law and international law, and they’re quite friendly towards international students. They often rank high in student satisfaction too.

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Royal Holloway is a beautiful campus with a growing Law department. It’s a bit smaller and quieter than the others, which could be great if you prefer a close-knit community.

That said — since you're coming from Turkey and you mentioned challenges with diploma recognition, I’d also recommend looking into The University of Law (ULaw). It’s a specialist legal university, and they’re known for being flexible with international qualifications. They have campuses all over the UK — including London Moorgate, Manchester, Birmingham, and Leeds, and they focus 100% on Law and legal careers. They also offer strong support for international students, with prep courses and guidance for working towards becoming a solicitor or barrister in the UK.

ULaw might not be as “traditional” as some universities, but it's highly respected within the legal profession, especially for its focus on employability and practical skills — which really helps when you’re applying for jobs or training after your degree.

Hope that helps a bit! You’ve clearly got great potential, and whichever uni you choose, what matters most is making the most of the opportunities you’re given. Wishing you the best of luck!

Musfira
LLB

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Picnicl

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Sussex is best of those for Law, 20th in the UK, according to Edurank. Queen Mary University of London is 27th. Essex is 34th. Royal Holloway is 47th.
Royal Holloway by far has the most attractive building, from what I've seen of those, in my opinion though.

Entry standards at Queen Mary are on the higher side (81%, less than just 7 English universities) according to The Complete University Guide, which will partly be because it's part of the University of London.. and in London.

If you can get in there, perhaps you could also get in Nottingham, Exeter, Leeds. Sheffield, Birmingham, Leicester, Reading.

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Stiffy Byng

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Im from turkey and I want to study law in uk.Im thinking between Queen Mary,Sussex,Essex or royal holloway.I cant choose top ten. Schools even though I have high grades because they dont recognize my diploma.Which do you think is the best?

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by Aktshnm

Im from turkey and I want to study law in uk.Im thinking between Queen Mary,Sussex,Essex or royal holloway.I cant choose top ten. Schools even though I have high grades because they dont recognize my diploma.Which do you think is the best?

Hello @Aktshnm

Which did you apply to?

It is great to see that you are considering studying Law at the University of Essex, we are a fantastic option! 🎓️

Law at the University of Essex is ranked 9th in the UK and 49th globally (THE World University Rankings by Subject, 2024/25). We have great facilities and opportunities available for Law students: working at the Essex Law Clinic offering pro bono legal advice to the local community, or the Human Rights Centre Clinic projects with Amnesty International and the United Nations, and others. 💼⚖️

You can study LLB Law or combine it with Business, Criminology, Human Rights or Philosophy as a joint degree. Meet other students at events and societies (Law, Human Rights, and many more), and read about what has been happening with Essex Law School here. 📰🗣️

There is the option to extend your course: spending an additional year on a work placement to increase your employability or studying abroad at one of our 150 partner institutions to experience learning in another country. 🗺️🔍️

The University of Essex is just outside of Colchester, less than one hour away from London on the train (with three stations near to campus). Our Students' Union is amazing (top 10 in the UK), with over 165 societies to join, a library (open 24/7), gym and sports centre (free if you live on campus), cinema, two bars and a nightclub on campus. Students are supported by the Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service and we are now ranked 29th in the British Universities and Colleges Sport table. 🌟

You can chat to current students on Unibuddy to find out more! 📱

I hope this helps, please let us know if you have any more questions 😊

Essex Official Rep - Amy 🌞

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