Hi, what are your predicted grades? That can help when choosing universities (you can look at UCAS and it will tell you how likely you are to be accepted). The universities you picked are good but it will be better to go to a more competitive university such as the University of Edinburgh and Queen Mary University of London.
The Russell Group universities are generally considered better than the universities you listed (Royal Holloway, City, University of London, University of Surrey, Brunel, and Goldsmiths) because of many top law firms actively recruit from Russell Group universities due to their strong reputation and rigorous academic standards. Graduates from these universities may find it easier to secure training contracts or pupillages.
Russell Group universities typically have better funding, allowing for state-of-the-art facilities, larger libraries, and more extensive student support services. Russell Group institutions often have stronger international ties, which can be beneficial for students interested in pursuing opportunities abroad or within global law firms.The Russell Group universities that don't require the LNAT are University of Edinburgh, Queen Mary University of London, University of Liverpool, University of Birmingham, University of Manchester, University of Leeds etc.
The Russell Group universities are generally considered better than the universities you listed (Royal Holloway, City, University of London, University of Surrey, Brunel, and Goldsmiths) because of many top law firms actively recruit from Russell Group universities due to their strong reputation and rigorous academic standards. Graduates from these universities may find it easier to secure training contracts or pupillages.
Russell Group universities typically have better funding, allowing for state-of-the-art facilities, larger libraries, and more extensive student support services. Russell Group institutions often have stronger international ties, which can be beneficial for students interested in pursuing opportunities abroad or within global law firms.The Russell Group universities that don't require the LNAT are University of Edinburgh, Queen Mary University of London, University of Liverpool, University of Birmingham, University of Manchester, University of Leeds etc.
Hi there! 😊
You’ve got a great list, and Brunel is definitely worth keeping!
Its Law program stands out for its practical focus, including a placement year for real-world experience, plus excellent career and mentoring support.
The modern, self-contained campus offers a vibrant community, and its location gives you access to London’s legal hubs without the constant hustle.
Good luck! 🚀
Sophie
Brunel London Student Rep
You’ve got a great list, and Brunel is definitely worth keeping!
Its Law program stands out for its practical focus, including a placement year for real-world experience, plus excellent career and mentoring support.
The modern, self-contained campus offers a vibrant community, and its location gives you access to London’s legal hubs without the constant hustle.
Good luck! 🚀
Sophie
Brunel London Student Rep
Original post by skyfairy923
Hi, what are your predicted grades? That can help when choosing universities (you can look at UCAS and it will tell you how likely you are to be accepted). The universities you picked are good but it will be better to go to a more competitive university such as the University of Edinburgh and Queen Mary University of London.
The Russell Group universities are generally considered better than the universities you listed (Royal Holloway, City, University of London, University of Surrey, Brunel, and Goldsmiths) because of many top law firms actively recruit from Russell Group universities due to their strong reputation and rigorous academic standards. Graduates from these universities may find it easier to secure training contracts or pupillages.
Russell Group universities typically have better funding, allowing for state-of-the-art facilities, larger libraries, and more extensive student support services. Russell Group institutions often have stronger international ties, which can be beneficial for students interested in pursuing opportunities abroad or within global law firms.The Russell Group universities that don't require the LNAT are University of Edinburgh, Queen Mary University of London, University of Liverpool, University of Birmingham, University of Manchester, University of Leeds etc.
The Russell Group universities are generally considered better than the universities you listed (Royal Holloway, City, University of London, University of Surrey, Brunel, and Goldsmiths) because of many top law firms actively recruit from Russell Group universities due to their strong reputation and rigorous academic standards. Graduates from these universities may find it easier to secure training contracts or pupillages.
Russell Group universities typically have better funding, allowing for state-of-the-art facilities, larger libraries, and more extensive student support services. Russell Group institutions often have stronger international ties, which can be beneficial for students interested in pursuing opportunities abroad or within global law firms.The Russell Group universities that don't require the LNAT are University of Edinburgh, Queen Mary University of London, University of Liverpool, University of Birmingham, University of Manchester, University of Leeds etc.
Many law firms now recruit university-blind. These days, no partner in a law firm says "go and get me six new trainees, Russell Groupies only". But for the other reasons you have indicated, graduates of Russell Group universities often (not always) out-compete graduates of other universities when seeking jobs in competitive employment sectors such as law.
There is a self fulfilling prophecy or virtuous circle. Russell Group universities attract the most academically successful sixth formers, and attract the most ambitious academics. Those universities tend to have more money than other universities. The richer universities can lay on big libraries, labs, theatres, sports facilities, bars, and what not, dish out research and travel funds to students, and so on. Their grateful alumni who now have shiny jobs in the City go back to alma mata beata and give careers talks, donate money, and so on. The ones who get to be billionaires at 45 say "Hi, beloved uni, here is a new sixty million quid building for you. You can put my name on it if you like". The less rich ones eventually get old and die and say in their Will "To my beloved daughter most of my stuff, but to my also beloved college, £xxxx, Floreat Wadhama, K thnx bai", and so it goes on. Oxford has been doing that for 1000 years, Cambridge for 800 years, UCL and KCL for 200 years, and so on.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiJ0aG04nVg
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Original post by ch6rbel
im studying law and my uni options are:
- Royal Holloway
- City, university of london
- University of Surrey
- Brunel
- Goldsmiths University
Can someone tell me if these universities are any good and recommend any substitutions? (non-lnat)
- Royal Holloway
- City, university of london
- University of Surrey
- Brunel
- Goldsmiths University
Can someone tell me if these universities are any good and recommend any substitutions? (non-lnat)
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
Original post by ch6rbel
im studying law and my uni options are:
- Royal Holloway
- City, university of london
- University of Surrey
- Brunel
- Goldsmiths University
Can someone tell me if these universities are any good and recommend any substitutions? (non-lnat)
- Royal Holloway
- City, university of london
- University of Surrey
- Brunel
- Goldsmiths University
Can someone tell me if these universities are any good and recommend any substitutions? (non-lnat)
Omg i am applying for rhul and city of London too
Original post by guzzle_guzzler
Omg i am applying for rhul and city of London too
Hello,
That's great to hear.
Our Department of Law and Criminology has a reputation for high quality research and teaching. Our LLB Law degree is for anyone looking to start a career in law, whether as a barrister or a solicitor, it is also for those who are interested in the legal system and the ways in which laws are made and upheld. You'll be equipped with a wide range of transferable skills which are highly sought after by employers in a wide variety of fields. You can find out more about our LLB Law course here: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/undergraduate/law-and-criminology/law/ including the entry requirements and course content.
In terms of facilities, our campus is one of the most beautiful in the world with numerous teaching and study spaces, bars and cafés, high-quality accommodation, and sports facilities. You can join our Online Open Day on Wednesday 15 January to discover more about Royal Holloway and get a taste of student life from the comfort of your own home! Book your place here.
We hope this helps, if you have any questions do let us know!
Best wishes,
Royal Holloway, University of London Official Rep
Original post by Royal Holloway, University of London
Hello,
That's great to hear.
Our Department of Law and Criminology has a reputation for high quality research and teaching. Our LLB Law degree is for anyone looking to start a career in law, whether as a barrister or a solicitor, it is also for those who are interested in the legal system and the ways in which laws are made and upheld. You'll be equipped with a wide range of transferable skills which are highly sought after by employers in a wide variety of fields. You can find out more about our LLB Law course here: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/undergraduate/law-and-criminology/law/ including the entry requirements and course content.
In terms of facilities, our campus is one of the most beautiful in the world with numerous teaching and study spaces, bars and cafés, high-quality accommodation, and sports facilities. You can join our Online Open Day on Wednesday 15 January to discover more about Royal Holloway and get a taste of student life from the comfort of your own home! Book your place here.
We hope this helps, if you have any questions do let us know!
Best wishes,
Royal Holloway, University of London Official Rep
That's great to hear.
Our Department of Law and Criminology has a reputation for high quality research and teaching. Our LLB Law degree is for anyone looking to start a career in law, whether as a barrister or a solicitor, it is also for those who are interested in the legal system and the ways in which laws are made and upheld. You'll be equipped with a wide range of transferable skills which are highly sought after by employers in a wide variety of fields. You can find out more about our LLB Law course here: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/undergraduate/law-and-criminology/law/ including the entry requirements and course content.
In terms of facilities, our campus is one of the most beautiful in the world with numerous teaching and study spaces, bars and cafés, high-quality accommodation, and sports facilities. You can join our Online Open Day on Wednesday 15 January to discover more about Royal Holloway and get a taste of student life from the comfort of your own home! Book your place here.
We hope this helps, if you have any questions do let us know!
Best wishes,
Royal Holloway, University of London Official Rep
Hello, I hope you’re well. I applied for the law M100 course at rhul. I initially believed I would be eligible for a contextual offer based on my school’s previous status (TheBicester School) being on the list for low-performing schools. However, I recently discovered that myschool is no longer listed for this scheme. Could you please clarify how this affects my application and ifthere are any alternative options available?
Original post by guzzle_guzzler
Hello, I hope you’re well. I applied for the law M100 course at rhul. I initially believed I would be eligible for a contextual offer based on my school’s previous status (TheBicester School) being on the list for low-performing schools. However, I recently discovered that myschool is no longer listed for this scheme. Could you please clarify how this affects my application and ifthere are any alternative options available?
Hello there,
Thanks for your message. We would advise contacting our Admissions team about this. You can contact the team in the following ways:
We hope this helps.
Best wishes
Royal Holloway, University of London
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