Uni Choice Advice

Hi guys, hope yall are well,

I'm currently debating between my uni choices and wanted advice on what to firm and insure given I want a career in Human Rights/International Law? I know in law uni ranks sometimes matter hence why.

My choices are>
SOAS law LLB
City St George's (City uni) Law LLB
King's College London- Social Sciences (then gdl)
LSE- International Social and Public Policy (then gdl)

Reply 1

Stiffy Byng

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by noteworthy-pick-

Hi guys, hope yall are well,
I'm currently debating between my uni choices and wanted advice on what to firm and insure given I want a career in Human Rights/International Law? I know in law uni ranks sometimes matter hence why.
My choices are>
SOAS law LLB
City St George's (City uni) Law LLB
King's College London- Social Sciences (then gdl)
LSE- International Social and Public Policy (then gdl)

There is much misinformation about university rankings. Many law firms and barristers' chambers recruit university-blind. Aim for whichever course and university most appeal to you.

Reply 2

Stiffy Byng

I would avoid City. It has low academic standards. Alternatives would be QMUL, RHUL and Reading.

Reply 3

noteworthy-pick-

Aah thank you sm for the advice, may I ask for your opinions on SOAS?

Reply 4

Stiffy Byng

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by noteworthy-pick-

Aah thank you sm for the advice, may I ask for your opinions on SOAS?

I don't know enough about SOAS to have an opinion on it.

Reply 5

McGinger

Go to Offer Holder visit days, listen to the subject/course presentations, look around, ask questions - and decide where you will feel happiest. 'Rankings' are essentially just advertising/marketing fluff and they can never tell you if you will like that course or enjoy being at that Uni.

Reply 6

SOAS Rep Marjaan

Official Rep

Original post

by noteworthy-pick-

Hi guys, hope yall are well,
I'm currently debating between my uni choices and wanted advice on what to firm and insure given I want a career in Human Rights/International Law? I know in law uni ranks sometimes matter hence why.
My choices are>
SOAS law LLB
City St George's (City uni) Law LLB
King's College London- Social Sciences (then gdl)
LSE- International Social and Public Policy (then gdl)

Hi @noteworthy-pick-,

I hope you're well.

As a Law LLB student at SOAS, I can give you a little insight into what studying law at SOAS is like.

SOAS is known as the 'World's University' because of the university's specialisations, and the international approach to learning. SOAS specialises in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. We also study through the lens of decolonisation. What this translates to for a Law student, is that your learning goes beyond just the standard English Legal System. Whether this is references to legal systems in other jurisdictions to provide global context or through studying modules like Legal Systems of Asia and Africa, Public International Law, or Islamic Law. (You can find the SOAS list of optional modules for Law LLB here: https://www.soas.ac.uk/study/find-course/llb)

Personally, I find this approach to learning so much more interesting and our alumni agree. Here is a blog from one of our alumni who went on to work in Dubai where she advises on international law: https://www.soas.ac.uk/about/blogs/careers-studying-soas-had-massive-impact-my-career-lawyer-dubai.

And another blog from an alumni who is now an Islamic Finance lawyer: https://www.soas.ac.uk/about/blogs/careers-i-knew-young-age-i-wanted-be-lawyer.

Our law department has also ranked 1st in UK for research outputs! Our professors and tutors come from a range of backgrounds, some are former barristers, international lawyers, human rights lawyers and so much more! If you are interested in International Law or Human Rights Law, I would highly recommend SOAS because those areas are strengths in our Law Department. Outside of our classes, our department heads also run talks and panels on many international issues (in and around human rights) on a near-weekly basis during term time. The talks are so interesting and they are great opportunities to network but also to learn about areas of the law you could specialise in as a lawyer.

Please let me know if there is anything more that you want to know. You can also DM me on Unibuddies if you'd like.

I hope this helps 🙂

Reply 7

excess-kerchief

Original post

by noteworthy-pick-

Hi guys, hope yall are well,
I'm currently debating between my uni choices and wanted advice on what to firm and insure given I want a career in Human Rights/International Law? I know in law uni ranks sometimes matter hence why.
My choices are>
SOAS law LLB
City St George's (City uni) Law LLB
King's College London- Social Sciences (then gdl)
LSE- International Social and Public Policy (then gdl)

Hi I’m also thinking between City and SOAS for my LLB this year, I have no idea what to choose 😭😭

Reply 8

SOAS Rep Marjaan

Official Rep

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by excess-kerchief

Hi I’m also thinking between City and SOAS for my LLB this year, I have no idea what to choose 😭😭

Hi @excess-kerchief

It may be worth reaching out to current LLB students at both those universities and possibly getting an insight on what it is like to study at these universities. You can contact SOAS students on Unibuddies.

You can also book a campus tour if you would to see what SOAS is like in person.

I hope this helps you make your decision! Good luck! 🙂

Reply 9

noteworthy-pick-

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by excess-kerchief

Hi I’m also thinking between City and SOAS for my LLB this year, I have no idea what to choose 😭😭

I'm not too sure if this would help buut I went to City for an economics lecture with my friends the other day and I'll be honest for me personally, the university was soo unserious HOWEVER- the law school is a seperate building and a lot of people I've talked to that went there said they enjoyed the social life and studying there

(edited 1 year ago)

Reply 10

City UoL Rep 1

Official Rep

Original post

by noteworthy-pick-

Hi guys, hope yall are well,
I'm currently debating between my uni choices and wanted advice on what to firm and insure given I want a career in Human Rights/International Law? I know in law uni ranks sometimes matter hence why.
My choices are>
SOAS law LLB
City St George's (City uni) Law LLB
King's College London- Social Sciences (then gdl)
LSE- International Social and Public Policy (then gdl)

Hi @noteworthy-pick-

I hope you're well.

I'm a 2nd year Law LLB student at City St George's, University of London, and I thought I’d share a bit about my experience - especially if you’re thinking about a future in Human Rights or International Law.
In my experience, The City Law School is an excellent environment to be in when studying law. It really gives law students a sense of home, and the academics take their roles very seriously - they’re genuinely passionate about what they teach and are always willing to help. We have a dedicated law library with a lot of resources, and it’s also just a great place to study. On top of that, there are loads of law-related societies you can join, which are brilliant for getting involved in legal events, networking, and building up experience outside of lectures.

City St George's offers the opportunity to specialise your LLB degree with pathways in areas like Human Rights Law and International Law. This means you can really shape your degree around your interests. Some of the modules I've come across include Public International Law (which I have taken if you have any follow up questions and there is also a chance to do further issues in year 3), International Human Rights Law, International Criminal Law, Law of the ECHR, and Law, Race and Colonialism—so there’s a strong emphasis on global legal issues and critical thinking. You can see the module list here: 🔗 LLDLAW: Academic Programmes | City St Georges, University of London

One thing I really value is how much focus there is on practical experience. City runs initiatives like “Law in Real Life” and Career Activation modules, which give you hands-on experience with real legal work and boost your employability. These opportunities have helped me develop confidence in applying the law to real-world scenarios.
City also has great postgraduate options if you're thinking long-term. They offer an LLM in Public International Law and Human Rights, which is ideal if you want to stay on and deepen your specialisation. 🔗LLM Public International Law and Human Rights • City St George's, University of London

The location is also a huge plus - being in central London means we’re right near major courts, top international law firms, and NGOs. It’s a brilliant environment for networking and accessing events and internships in the legal field.
On top of that, City St George's is home to the International Law and Affairs Group (ILAG), which puts on regular talks and events around global legal issues. It’s a great way to get inspired, stay up to date, and meet professionals already working in the field. 🔗 International Law and Affairs Group • City St George's, University of London

City St George's has also been climbing in university rankings recently, which reflects improvements in student experience and teaching quality. I’ve personally found the support here to be excellent, and the academic staff come from really diverse legal backgrounds.

If you have any questions at all, feel free to reach out - I’m happy to share more about my experience.

I hope this helps! 🙂