I don't know which uni to make firm or insurance

Hello everyone, I have offers to study Law at the university of York, Kent, Hull, Northampton and the university of Law. I would like some advice and opinions on what I should do.
Any advice is appreciated, thank you.

Reply 1

tashaaaaaaaaa

I'd suggest going to the University of York cos its sooooo beautiful in York and the uni is ranked 15th in the UK for law rn. But obv its you're choice this is just my opinion. Wherever you go you're obv really smart so I hope it all goes well for you!

Reply 2

Racheal18

Original post by tashaaaaaaaaa

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it. What could my insurance be?

Reply 3

University of York

Official Rep

Original post by Anonymous

Hi!

Have you been to any offer holder visit days? These can be really useful to get a feel for each university and have the opportunity to chat to staff and students in your department.

I didn't study Law but I am a York graduate so if you have any questions about student life, the campus and so on, please drop me a message!

Hazel 🙂

Reply 4

University of Kent

Official Rep

Original post by Anonymous

Hi,
I hope you are well!😊
It's great to see that Law at Kent is one of your options. Congratulations on receiving your offers👏

While I am a bit biased because I have loved my time here at Kent, I thought I'd pop you a message to tell you a bit about Law at Kent.

I'm sure you know about Kent Law School already, but here's a few things about Law at Kent:

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There are several Law courses you can choose from, including Law and Criminology, Law and Politics, and Law (Integrated Master's in Solicitors’ Practice) to name just a few. Click here to find all of the available Law courses.

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Law at Kent was ranked 2nd for research quality in The Complete University Guide 2025.

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Kent Law Clinic: Kent has a fantastic Law Clinic which provides students with hands-on experience. Students work with academics, solicitors and barristers to provide free legal advice and representation to those unable to afford it. It allows students to experience Law in action, and put their skills into practice. Find out more about Kent Law Clinic here.

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Kent Law School has a Moot court. The moot court allows students to take part in mock trials and appeal hearings in front of real lawyers and judges.

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Kent Law School has a range of academics from lots of different fields, which means there are a range of modules for students to choose from. Kent Law School also has lots of links to industries too!

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Kent Law School also offers a Lawyering Skills Programme which provides practical hands on learning for students to enhance their employability and prepare for a career in Law. These co-curricular activities give you the opportunity to build your confidence and to learn “by doing”. Some skills taught in the programme include- Client Interviewing, Mediation, and Negotiation among a few. Find out more about Kent's Lawyering Skills Programme here.

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Law is based at Canterbury Campus, which is a lovely campus with green spaces, lots of cafes and social spaces. As it is a campus university, all of the services that students need are all in one place, making it easy for students to find their way around, access different buildings and services too. The campus is also a short bus or car ride away from Canterbury city centre, where there are lots of shops, places to eat, and coffee shops too! If you haven't visited the campus yet, there are open days on the 26th of April and 5th of July. Applicant/offer holder days are also a great opportunity to explore the campus and courses too!

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There is a range of accommodation on Canterbury Campus to fit different students needs.

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The university is modernising their approach to timetabling, assessment and teaching from September 2025. Releasing timetables early will allow students to plan ahead for their studies, extracurriculars, and other commitments they might have. The university has changed the structure of teaching too, with students having three terms, where they will explore fewer modules but in more depth. Finally, assessments and exams will be sat after the module content has finished, preparing students well for their assessments. As a student who has studied with the current system, the changes sound really positive to me!

Here's a few things about student life from my perspective:
I am currently in my third year studying Social Science. During my studies I've had lots of opportunities to engage in part-time work as a Kent Student Ambassador which fits around my studies. I've also been involved in some great societies, and some extracurriculars too, including being part of the Restorative Justice Clinic, and the Wellbeing Panel too. I've also found Kent's support services really positive too. Including Student Support and Wellbeing, and Kent's Careers and Employability Service. Let me know if you have any questions about the extracurriculars available to students at Kent😊

With regards to insurance and firm choices, there is some good advice on the UCAS website here which I'd recommend you take a look at. For example, "If you're choosing an insurance, go for something with lower offer conditions – make sure it's somewhere you'd still be happy to go to though"🙂 Making your firm and insurance choices is a hard decision, and its great to see what others think and ask for current students experiences, but always make sure that your choice fits all of your needs, and is somewhere you want to go!🙂

I hope this helps!😊
Let me know if you have any other questions about studying at Kent, or about student life.

Best wishes,
Josie
Uni of Kent Student Rep🎓️

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Reply 5

Hull Rep Ed

Official Rep

Original post by Anonymous

Hi and firstly, congratulations on your offers!

Similarly to some of the previous comments I would encourage you to visit as many open days as you can in order to get a feel for the place you could be living and studying in - sometimes, a place just feels right (and if that pairs with course content that ticks all your boxes - win, win!)

You can find some great information, virtual tours and testimonies about studying Law at Hull on our website here (including the chance to work on real cases whilst you study through our Legal Advice Centre!).

I hope you can come and visit our beautiful, leafy campus in-person and get a feel for what studying in Hull is all about!

Let me know if you have any questions at all 🙂

Best wishes,
Ed

Reply 6

cksiu

Universities Forum Helper

Original post by Anonymous

York law school is renowned for its unique problem based learning (PBL), and is a good option for firm choice. Maybe you could pick the uni with the most lenient requirements as your insurance, if you could not make up your mind.Uni of Law went into Clearing in previous years, so it could be your second-line backup.

Reply 7

UniofLawstudent2

Official Rep

Original post by Anonymous

Hi there! Firstly, congratulations on receiving multiple offers, that’s a fantastic achievement and a great position to be in.

As a Ulaw representative, I'll do my best to help you gain some insight into this establishment.
Firstly, what campus did you recieve an offer from? Depending on which city the campus is in, the size of the campus, transport and living expenses will differ greatly,
this should be looked into before deciding.

Now onto why I think Ulaw's a great institute!
Ulaw is one of the longest-established providers of legal education with a focus on practical, career-oriented learning. Many of our tutors are qualified lawyers with real-world experience, and we have strong connections with law firms and employers across the country such as Clifford Chance.

Here are some things to consider when you compare your options, and i'll just apply them to Ulaw as an example (I highly reccomend you make a table to evaluate the pro's and con's according to your preferences).

-Flexibility of study options? Ulaw has a mix of online large groups and workshops, so your physical presence at the campus isn't needed most of the time, allowing you to have a very flexible schedule, with an aim to fit legal education around your lifestyle.

-Student Support? At Ulaw, you can benefit from small-group teaching in the workshops, one-on-one support made avilable throughout the year, easily bookable through the ulaw, ELITE app, and vibrant student community that fosters growth and success.

-Professional Focus? Ulaw courses are designed with employability at their core. We offer a variety of pro bono opportunities, career support from day one, and exclusive networking events, inter campus moots and competitions throughout the year.

In summary, it should be emphasised:
Every university has its strengths, and the best choice will depend on your priorities, whether it’s academic reputation, course content, location, or career prospects.
If you’d like to chat with one of our current law students or book a visit to a ULaw campus, we’d love to help you explore what it’s really like to study here.
Whatever you choose, we wish you all the best in your legal journey. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions! 😁

Best regards,
From ULaw.

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