which uni for law?
i want to study law at university for sept 2026 and have offers from university of leicester (law llb), university of lincoln (law llb), royal holloway (law llb foundation year) and nottingham trent (international law llb) i'm most considering leicester and nottingham trent but which one should i choose? obviously i want a good uni that will set me up for a good job in a law firm but i also want to enjoy my time at uni whilst being at a reputable place for law. both uol and ntu focus on employment so its hard
Leicester is the place.
OK, the city centre can't match Nottingham's and, OK, Nottingham Trent has excellent researchers in Law but Leicester attracts students with higher grades than those at Nottingham Trent. Leicester is better known for Medicine than Law but it is respected by employers, it is based in a beautiful building, the campus is so striking that you can never bore of it, and the accommodation is great. Leicester is largely about the fun on campus and in the halls of residences (although De Montfort Hall in Leicester is quite a famous music venue).
Nottingham Trent's roots are actually older than Leicester University's but Leicester University has always been a university (which originally had its degrees awarded by the University of London) whereas Nottingham Trent was a polytechnic until 1992.
OK, the city centre can't match Nottingham's and, OK, Nottingham Trent has excellent researchers in Law but Leicester attracts students with higher grades than those at Nottingham Trent. Leicester is better known for Medicine than Law but it is respected by employers, it is based in a beautiful building, the campus is so striking that you can never bore of it, and the accommodation is great. Leicester is largely about the fun on campus and in the halls of residences (although De Montfort Hall in Leicester is quite a famous music venue).
Nottingham Trent's roots are actually older than Leicester University's but Leicester University has always been a university (which originally had its degrees awarded by the University of London) whereas Nottingham Trent was a polytechnic until 1992.
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I've just searched for average salary of Law graduates from UK universities. To be fair, these figures are from 2017/2018:
From 99 universities, median salary 5 years after graduating:
21st place Leicester University £32,800 (at the time, and in some or all cases perhaps still, this was higher than York, Newcastle, Liverpool, Sheffield).
59th place Nottingham Trent University £24,800.
71st place Lincoln £23,700.
No figure found for Royal Holloway.
Leicester University is the 26th best university in the UK and the 46th best university in Europe for Law, according to edurank.
Royal Holloway is 47th and 119th respectively.
Nottingham Trent is 57th and 177th.
Lincoln is 87th and 315th
From 99 universities, median salary 5 years after graduating:
21st place Leicester University £32,800 (at the time, and in some or all cases perhaps still, this was higher than York, Newcastle, Liverpool, Sheffield).
59th place Nottingham Trent University £24,800.
71st place Lincoln £23,700.
No figure found for Royal Holloway.
Leicester University is the 26th best university in the UK and the 46th best university in Europe for Law, according to edurank.
Royal Holloway is 47th and 119th respectively.
Nottingham Trent is 57th and 177th.
Lincoln is 87th and 315th
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Reply 4
Original post by kiyakiya
i want to study law at university for sept 2026 and have offers from university of leicester (law llb), university of lincoln (law llb), royal holloway (law llb foundation year) and nottingham trent (international law llb) i'm most considering leicester and nottingham trent but which one should i choose? obviously i want a good uni that will set me up for a good job in a law firm but i also want to enjoy my time at uni whilst being at a reputable place for law. both uol and ntu focus on employment so its hard
Congrats on your offers — that’s a great achievement and you’ve clearly got solid options lined up. I totally get the dilemma, especially since both University of Leicester and Nottingham Trent really push employability, which is so important in law.
If you’re looking at it from a reputation + career prospects angle, the University of Leicester generally has a stronger academic reputation nationally and is a more traditional, research-led university. Its law school is more established and might be viewed slightly more favourably by some top firms, especially if you’re aiming for training contracts at larger practices. The city itself also has a big student population and a diverse community, which can make for a really rich uni experience.
On the other hand, Nottingham Trent has a massive focus on practical legal training and is genuinely well known for its links with the legal profession. If you prefer hands-on experience, NTU’s pro bono schemes, placements, and client-facing opportunities are really strong. The International Law LLB is also a more unique course, which might appeal if you’re interested in global legal issues or eventually want to work abroad or with international clients. Nottingham as a city is also vibrant and very student-friendly, loads going on and a great atmosphere.
Both will give you opportunities if you work hard and get involved. Leicester might edge it slightly if you're going for prestige and traditional academic law. NTU might appeal more if you're focused on practical skills and a very active student scene.
Have you had a chance to visit either campus? That can really help your decision too — sometimes it just comes down to where you feel more comfortable. All the best!
Musfira
LLB
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Original post by kiyakiya
i want to study law at university for sept 2026 and have offers from university of leicester (law llb), university of lincoln (law llb), royal holloway (law llb foundation year) and nottingham trent (international law llb) i'm most considering leicester and nottingham trent but which one should i choose? obviously i want a good uni that will set me up for a good job in a law firm but i also want to enjoy my time at uni whilst being at a reputable place for law. both uol and ntu focus on employment so its hard
Many congratulations on your offers! Based on what you've mentioned, I'd like to share a few insights about our Law LLB course which I hope you find helpful.
Leicester’s Law School is committed to offering the best in undergraduate LLB and postgraduate LLM courses. A law degree from Leicester will equip you with a solid grounding in the foundations of legal knowledge. Based on some of the rankings, we’re listed amongst the Top 20 Best Universities for Law according to The Guardian, and Best 30 according to Times Higher Education 2024. To hear from one of our Law students about the learning experience, click here 📚️
Also, our legal competitions are designed to enhance employability skills 💼 Plus, you can gain practical skills through an award-winning Pro Bono society which offers hundreds of volunteer roles across an extensive range of free legal advice and support projects. By working alongside legal professionals, you can advise real clients and support the local community.
Leicester has a solid reputation within the legal profession. Our annual Law Fair attracts leading employers – all five Magic Circle firms have visited Leicester to recruit our students. The full range of legal employers visit Leicester to recruit students from the Law School ⭐️
For more information about our Law School, click here.
As a current student, I’d highly recommend Leicester – it’s the ideal place to thrive both academically and socially.
Wishing you the very best of luck with your decision! If you have any questions, let us know ☺️
Siya
Business and Management BA
Original post by chalks
Hi Siya,
Quick question. Do you get compensated in some way by your university for posting on this site?
Quick question. Do you get compensated in some way by your university for posting on this site?
It says they're an official rep so, yes, they will. I'm still interested to learn if it's their full time job to big up Leicester though. I have personally studied at Leicester and I loved the campus (and the halls in leafy Oadby)- it's such a quirky yet harmonious blend of styles, including some great Brutalism, and the Law Dept, one of the largest in England with about 515 new students per year, is in its most traditional building, a former mental asylum!
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Original post by Picnicl
It says they're an official rep so, yes, they will. I'm still interested to learn if it's their full time job to big up Leicester though. I have personally studied at Leicester and I loved the campus (and the halls in leafy Oadby)- it's such a quirky yet harmonious blend of styles, including some great Brutalism, and the Law Dept, one of the largest in England with about 515 new students per year, is in its most traditional building, a former mental asylum!
If they're being paid to publicise, market or advertise a particular institution then they must make that fact clear. If they do not, it's a breach of consumer protection legislation.
Frankly, I don't particularly care if those "influencers" are in breach. What I'm more concerned about is impressionable school students who take at face value what these reps post on this site, not realising that the views are far from independent.
Original post by chalks
If they're being paid to publicise, market or advertise a particular institution then they must make that fact clear. If they do not, it's a breach of consumer protection legislation.
Frankly, I don't particularly care if those "influencers" are in breach. What I'm more concerned about is impressionable school students who take at face value what these reps post on this site, not realising that the views are far from independent.
Frankly, I don't particularly care if those "influencers" are in breach. What I'm more concerned about is impressionable school students who take at face value what these reps post on this site, not realising that the views are far from independent.
If 'Official Rep' next to their username being 'University of Leicester' doesn't clue you or them in that their primary aim is to mention Leicester University, I don't know what will.
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I understand your point, but there is a distinction here. Yes, it is obvious that those individuals are representing those institutions given their usernames. However, what isn't clear is that they are being paid to act as a marketing arm of those universities. Some of the posts are shameless marketing bluster which I imagine most consider in the same way as the banner ads at the top of the forum page and disregard them for what they are. However, some are more nuanced and influential which can have an effect on those that read them - particularly more impressionable students.
I'm not suggesting that these reps stop posting, although its frustrating when old posts are resurrected simply so (presumably) a rep can hit their daily posting target. All I suggest (and what the law requires) is that there's full disclosure. Some users of this site may then read posts differently if the Uni of Salford rep has to say at the end of their post "BTW, I was paid to say that". It's no different when you use a product review site and see that the reviewer earns an affiliate commission for any click-throughs: it makes you consider the validity of the review with a little more scepticism.
I'm not suggesting that these reps stop posting, although its frustrating when old posts are resurrected simply so (presumably) a rep can hit their daily posting target. All I suggest (and what the law requires) is that there's full disclosure. Some users of this site may then read posts differently if the Uni of Salford rep has to say at the end of their post "BTW, I was paid to say that". It's no different when you use a product review site and see that the reviewer earns an affiliate commission for any click-throughs: it makes you consider the validity of the review with a little more scepticism.
Reply 10
Original post by chalks
I understand your point, but there is a distinction here. Yes, it is obvious that those individuals are representing those institutions given their usernames. However, what isn't clear is that they are being paid to act as a marketing arm of those universities. Some of the posts are shameless marketing bluster which I imagine most consider in the same way as the banner ads at the top of the forum page and disregard them for what they are. However, some are more nuanced and influential which can have an effect on those that read them - particularly more impressionable students.
I'm not suggesting that these reps stop posting, although its frustrating when old posts are resurrected simply so (presumably) a rep can hit their daily posting target. All I suggest (and what the law requires) is that there's full disclosure. Some users of this site may then read posts differently if the Uni of Salford rep has to say at the end of their post "BTW, I was paid to say that". It's no different when you use a product review site and see that the reviewer earns an affiliate commission for any click-throughs: it makes you consider the validity of the review with a little more scepticism.
I'm not suggesting that these reps stop posting, although its frustrating when old posts are resurrected simply so (presumably) a rep can hit their daily posting target. All I suggest (and what the law requires) is that there's full disclosure. Some users of this site may then read posts differently if the Uni of Salford rep has to say at the end of their post "BTW, I was paid to say that". It's no different when you use a product review site and see that the reviewer earns an affiliate commission for any click-throughs: it makes you consider the validity of the review with a little more scepticism.
Hi @chalks,
We clearly signpost our Official Reps so you know they are official representatives of an institution. You can click through via the title and read more detail about who these official reps are. It It is disingenuous to therefore state that the Official Rep program in anyway is a breach of consumer protection legislation.
There have been a few posts similar to this recently across multiple students asking for advice and they are starting to throw conversations off topic and frankly are not supporting the student that's seeking support. If you have any further concerns about the Official Rep program on The Student Room then I would invite you to reach out via Ask The Community Staff and I would be happy to have that conversation. Otherwise I will be removing any further comments veering these threads off-topic.
EH
Original post by Evil Homer
Hi @chalks,
We clearly signpost our Official Reps so you know they are official representatives of an institution. You can click through via the title and read more detail about who these official reps are. It It is disingenuous to therefore state that the Official Rep program in anyway is a breach of consumer protection legislation.
There have been a few posts similar to this recently across multiple students asking for advice and they are starting to throw conversations off topic and frankly are not supporting the student that's seeking support. If you have any further concerns about the Official Rep program on The Student Room then I would invite you to reach out via Ask The Community Staff and I would be happy to have that conversation. Otherwise I will be removing any further comments veering these threads off-topic.
EH
We clearly signpost our Official Reps so you know they are official representatives of an institution. You can click through via the title and read more detail about who these official reps are. It It is disingenuous to therefore state that the Official Rep program in anyway is a breach of consumer protection legislation.
There have been a few posts similar to this recently across multiple students asking for advice and they are starting to throw conversations off topic and frankly are not supporting the student that's seeking support. If you have any further concerns about the Official Rep program on The Student Room then I would invite you to reach out via Ask The Community Staff and I would be happy to have that conversation. Otherwise I will be removing any further comments veering these threads off-topic.
EH
Happy to take that conversation offline: needless to say, I interpret the consumer protection legislation and the ASA & CMA codes rather differently.
Reply 12
Original post by chalks
I understand your point, but there is a distinction here. Yes, it is obvious that those individuals are representing those institutions given their usernames. However, what isn't clear is that they are being paid to act as a marketing arm of those universities. Some of the posts are shameless marketing bluster which I imagine most consider in the same way as the banner ads at the top of the forum page and disregard them for what they are. However, some are more nuanced and influential which can have an effect on those that read them - particularly more impressionable students.
I'm not suggesting that these reps stop posting, although its frustrating when old posts are resurrected simply so (presumably) a rep can hit their daily posting target. All I suggest (and what the law requires) is that there's full disclosure. Some users of this site may then read posts differently if the Uni of Salford rep has to say at the end of their post "BTW, I was paid to say that". It's no different when you use a product review site and see that the reviewer earns an affiliate commission for any click-throughs: it makes you consider the validity of the review with a little more scepticism.
I'm not suggesting that these reps stop posting, although its frustrating when old posts are resurrected simply so (presumably) a rep can hit their daily posting target. All I suggest (and what the law requires) is that there's full disclosure. Some users of this site may then read posts differently if the Uni of Salford rep has to say at the end of their post "BTW, I was paid to say that". It's no different when you use a product review site and see that the reviewer earns an affiliate commission for any click-throughs: it makes you consider the validity of the review with a little more scepticism.
Hello @chalks,
Just thought I would pop a quick reply to you as we are mentioned in your post. Firstly thank you for raising your concern in this thread, your opinion is valid of course.
I just want to clarify from our perspective here at Salford - we work on behalf of the University to provide IAG (information, advice and guidance) to students to help them make decisions on post 18 choices. Our main aim is to support and guide students with any decisions they choose to make, be that attending university, attending Salford, or something entirely different - all equally valid options.
Our presence on the site is not in a sales capacity, but more to support and guide students towards the route right for them. We post from our official rep accounts and sign off accordingly so students can see that we are directly affiliated with the University, so they know that any information given from us is accurate and approved.
If you have any questions or concerns on this do let us know; we would be happy to help further.
Matt ~ Uni of Salford Rep
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