Hello, any help about which uni offer i should accept for law
I have recieved offers from Bristol, Manchester and Nottingham university to study law and I am predicted A*AA. I am very unsure about which unis to firm and insure. If anyone has any advice itd be greatly appreciated.
I have not been to any of the unis apart from Bristol so any insights into how the cities are and the social life from uni students would be great. I like how Bristol looked and its an LNAT but im apprehensive of its reputation of being quite posh and mostly white, whereas im unsure if manchester and nottingham haa the same prestige of bristol
Its difficult as all three unis are around the same level of standard in terms of quality of teaching and employability in law.
I have not been to any of the unis apart from Bristol so any insights into how the cities are and the social life from uni students would be great. I like how Bristol looked and its an LNAT but im apprehensive of its reputation of being quite posh and mostly white, whereas im unsure if manchester and nottingham haa the same prestige of bristol
Its difficult as all three unis are around the same level of standard in terms of quality of teaching and employability in law.
Original post by uniquegirl8
I have recieved offers from Bristol, Manchester and Nottingham university to study law and I am predicted A*AA. I am very unsure about which unis to firm and insure. If anyone has any advice itd be greatly appreciated.
I have not been to any of the unis apart from Bristol so any insights into how the cities are and the social life from uni students would be great. I like how Bristol looked and its an LNAT but im apprehensive of its reputation of being quite posh and mostly white, whereas im unsure if manchester and nottingham haa the same prestige of bristol
Its difficult as all three unis are around the same level of standard in terms of quality of teaching and employability in law.
I have not been to any of the unis apart from Bristol so any insights into how the cities are and the social life from uni students would be great. I like how Bristol looked and its an LNAT but im apprehensive of its reputation of being quite posh and mostly white, whereas im unsure if manchester and nottingham haa the same prestige of bristol
Its difficult as all three unis are around the same level of standard in terms of quality of teaching and employability in law.
i won't lie to you, bristol out of all three has the most 'prestige' for a law degree - it's very well-known for its law course. however, manchester and notts are two really strong unis for law as well - not necessarily does prestige make/break your career later on! all three cities have really good social culture, and I wouldn't let bristol's rep put you off. maybe look into the optional modules you could pursue later on, commutes, but don't use those ranking tables because they're honestly rubbish 😂
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Original post by axmm
i won't lie to you, bristol out of all three has the most 'prestige' for a law degree - it's very well-known for its law course. however, manchester and notts are two really strong unis for law as well - not necessarily does prestige make/break your career later on! all three cities have really good social culture, and I wouldn't let bristol's rep put you off. maybe look into the optional modules you could pursue later on, commutes, but don't use those ranking tables because they're honestly rubbish 😂
Thank you so much!
Reply 3
They're both 3 good universities - it all depends on the courses. I don't think any would have a big effect on your career prospects on graduating.
I'd say make the effort to visit all 3 - if you're going to spend 3 years there it makes sense to visit and see if you like them.
I'd say make the effort to visit all 3 - if you're going to spend 3 years there it makes sense to visit and see if you like them.
Reply 4
okay thank you!
Original post by uniquegirl8
Thank you so much!
no worries! i firmed bristol so i'm a tad biased but I picked based off of commute since my only other option was exeter!
Reply 6
Hi i go to notts and do law so will be happy to answer questions about it. I think id agree with tiny birds, visit them all and catch their vibes. they are all good and not one over the other will give you a particualr boost in getting jobs id say. if your interested in commercial law i know many friends who has training contracts at top 10 law firms and also know friends in bristol and manchester with them too so yeah. But if u have any specific questions about notts id be happy to answer them!
In 2017/2018, five years after graduating, graduates in Law from Bristol were earning £10,200 more per year on average than those at Nottingham, where graduates earned £2900 more per year on average than those from Manchester.
Source: legalcheek.com
It just so happens in these particular universities' cases that this corresponds to average entry grades and average research quality too. Source: The Complete University Guide.
It also happens to correspond to the order of percentage of students who went to private school.
However, for Law, both edurank and topuniversities.com regard Manchester as better than Bristol as better than Nottingham.
Nottingham has sometimes been more successful than Bristol with numbers of students going in to Law firms- Nottingham might have a larger department. In more recent years, Bristol has tended to pull ahead of Nottingham, which has tended to pull ahead of Manchester.
Manchester University has been teaching Law since 1872.
Bristol's Law Faculty was founded in 1933, although law teaching was happening there in the 1920s.
Weirdly, for quite an old university (1881, roots from 1798, current site from 1928. Awarding degrees from the University of London until 1943 when it received a royal charter, officially becoming its own awarding body of the University of Nottingham in 1948), I couldn't find out how long Nottingham University has been teaching Law.
I should point out that, nowadays, it is not necessarily the universities names that is affecting people's prospects or salaries but the general aptitude, confidence, and connections of the student, and the fact that wages in professions down South are generally higher than up North, with housing generally costing more down South. However, each student is an individual, not an average.
Source: legalcheek.com
It just so happens in these particular universities' cases that this corresponds to average entry grades and average research quality too. Source: The Complete University Guide.
It also happens to correspond to the order of percentage of students who went to private school.
However, for Law, both edurank and topuniversities.com regard Manchester as better than Bristol as better than Nottingham.
Nottingham has sometimes been more successful than Bristol with numbers of students going in to Law firms- Nottingham might have a larger department. In more recent years, Bristol has tended to pull ahead of Nottingham, which has tended to pull ahead of Manchester.
Manchester University has been teaching Law since 1872.
Bristol's Law Faculty was founded in 1933, although law teaching was happening there in the 1920s.
Weirdly, for quite an old university (1881, roots from 1798, current site from 1928. Awarding degrees from the University of London until 1943 when it received a royal charter, officially becoming its own awarding body of the University of Nottingham in 1948), I couldn't find out how long Nottingham University has been teaching Law.
I should point out that, nowadays, it is not necessarily the universities names that is affecting people's prospects or salaries but the general aptitude, confidence, and connections of the student, and the fact that wages in professions down South are generally higher than up North, with housing generally costing more down South. However, each student is an individual, not an average.
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Reply 8
Original post by uniquegirl8
I have recieved offers from Bristol, Manchester and Nottingham university to study law and I am predicted A*AA. I am very unsure about which unis to firm and insure. If anyone has any advice itd be greatly appreciated.
I have not been to any of the unis apart from Bristol so any insights into how the cities are and the social life from uni students would be great. I like how Bristol looked and its an LNAT but im apprehensive of its reputation of being quite posh and mostly white, whereas im unsure if manchester and nottingham haa the same prestige of bristol
Its difficult as all three unis are around the same level of standard in terms of quality of teaching and employability in law.
I have not been to any of the unis apart from Bristol so any insights into how the cities are and the social life from uni students would be great. I like how Bristol looked and its an LNAT but im apprehensive of its reputation of being quite posh and mostly white, whereas im unsure if manchester and nottingham haa the same prestige of bristol
Its difficult as all three unis are around the same level of standard in terms of quality of teaching and employability in law.
Hey!
First of all, huge congrats on those offers, Bristol, Manchester, and Nottingham are all top unis for law, so you're in a really strong position, especially with A*AA predictions!
Since you’ve visited Bristol, it’s great that you already have a feel for the campus and city. It is known for having a slightly more traditional vibe and a reputation for being posh, but it’s also very academically strong and well respected in the legal field — particularly with firms in London. That said, if representation and feeling at home matter to you (which they absolutely should), it’s worth considering the student community and wider culture too. Bristol is trying to improve diversity, but it can still feel a bit lacking in that area for some.
Manchester is super diverse — both the city and the uni — and it’s got a massive student population, so you’ll definitely find your people there. It’s also really vibrant culturally, with loads of things to do, a great nightlife scene, and strong legal links (especially in the North). The law school has a really solid rep, and Manchester grads do well in the legal market, both regionally and in London.
Nottingham is a bit of a middle ground, very campus-based and student-oriented, and the law school is respected, especially in commercial law circles. The city is smaller than Manchester, but still lively and with a tight-knit student feel. It’s also known for a good social life and solid career support.
In terms of prestige, Bristol might have a slight edge purely on how it's perceived by some top law firms (especially Magic Circle ones), but Manchester and Nottingham aren’t far behind, and what you do with your time there will make the biggest difference.
If you liked the feel of Bristol and think you'd be motivated there, it could make a good firm choice. For your insurance, Manchester might be a nice contrast in terms of student diversity and city life, plus it’s a great option academically too.
If you get a chance to visit the other unis or talk to current students, definitely do, but you really can’t go wrong with any of these three. All the best!
Musfira
LLB
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Reply 9
Original post by Picnicl
In 2017/2018, five years after graduating, graduates in Law from Bristol were earning £10,200 more per year on average than those at Nottingham, where graduates earned £2900 more per year on average than those from Manchester.
Source: legalcheek.com
It just so happens in these particular universities' cases that this corresponds to average entry grades and average research quality too. Source: The Complete University Guide.
It also happens to correspond to the order of percentage of students who went to private school.
However, for Law, both edurank and topuniversities.com regard Manchester as better than Bristol as better than Nottingham.
Nottingham has sometimes been more successful than Bristol with numbers of students going in to Law firms- Nottingham might have a larger department. In more recent years, Bristol has tended to pull ahead of Nottingham, which has tended to pull ahead of Manchester.
Manchester University has been teaching Law since 1872.
Bristol's Law Faculty was founded in 1933, although law teaching was happening there in the 1920s.
Weirdly, for quite an old university (1881, roots from 1798, current site from 1928. Awarding degrees from the University of London until 1943 when it received a royal charter, officially becoming its own awarding body of the University of Nottingham in 1948), I couldn't find out how long Nottingham University has been teaching Law.
I should point out that, nowadays, it is not necessarily the universities names that is affecting people's prospects or salaries but the general aptitude, confidence, and connections of the student, and the fact that wages in professions down South are generally higher than up North, with housing generally costing more down South. However, each student is an individual, not an average.
Source: legalcheek.com
It just so happens in these particular universities' cases that this corresponds to average entry grades and average research quality too. Source: The Complete University Guide.
It also happens to correspond to the order of percentage of students who went to private school.
However, for Law, both edurank and topuniversities.com regard Manchester as better than Bristol as better than Nottingham.
Nottingham has sometimes been more successful than Bristol with numbers of students going in to Law firms- Nottingham might have a larger department. In more recent years, Bristol has tended to pull ahead of Nottingham, which has tended to pull ahead of Manchester.
Manchester University has been teaching Law since 1872.
Bristol's Law Faculty was founded in 1933, although law teaching was happening there in the 1920s.
Weirdly, for quite an old university (1881, roots from 1798, current site from 1928. Awarding degrees from the University of London until 1943 when it received a royal charter, officially becoming its own awarding body of the University of Nottingham in 1948), I couldn't find out how long Nottingham University has been teaching Law.
I should point out that, nowadays, it is not necessarily the universities names that is affecting people's prospects or salaries but the general aptitude, confidence, and connections of the student, and the fact that wages in professions down South are generally higher than up North, with housing generally costing more down South. However, each student is an individual, not an average.
Thank you so much for these facts! Would you say I should just go for the unis I like best since they’re of similar calibre
Original post by uniquegirl8
Thank you so much for these facts! Would you say I should just go for the unis I like best since they’re of similar calibre
I say visit them all and that usually tells you what feels best for you. And check what your accommodation would be - it can be important for your identity and wellbeing. One of the universities I studied at (English) was Leicester and I loved the contrast between the architectural styles on campus and I loved the Oadby 'student village' of mostly classic old houses that have been converted and extended.
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