Lancaster Vs University of Surrey for LLB

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My daughter has been accepted by both and she’s really confused which to use now. The course is similar at both universities and she doesn’t mind social aspects or area etc. she’s aware that Lancaster is internationally recognised and has strong research aspects whereas Surrey has good employability. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you

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by Hafsab

My daughter has been accepted by both and she’s really confused which to use now. The course is similar at both universities and she doesn’t mind social aspects or area etc. she’s aware that Lancaster is internationally recognised and has strong research aspects whereas Surrey has good employability. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you

Hello,

Unfortunately, I cannot offer an unbiased perspective on both universities, but I can speak about Lancaster based on my experience as a student.
Lancaster is indeed well-recognised internationally, and the university has links with its campuses in China, Germany, Malaysia, and Ghana.
The Law course itself is quite practical, with special mock courtrooms and exposure to the industry through local ties.
A couple of things I want to highlight are the university campus, the SU and college communities, and the careers support.

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The campus is very friendly, green and comfortable - it offers great diversity and really feels like home. It is also safe and has its lively spots (there is usually at least one event in the Alexandra square happening every day) and quiet locations.

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The collegiate nature of Lancaster is one of its best aspects. The colleges allow students to bond and settle in more easily during the Freshers' week, organise lots of fun social and sport activities, trips, and competitions. They also provide a good support for the students - each college has 24/7 porters and a friendly Wellbeing and advisory team, who are able to assist students better and quicker than if we only had one central student support team.

3.

The Careers Services are really helpful as a student. Firstly, the Career team offers a lot of personalised guidance through 1-1 appointments, and there are CV writing workshops, assessment and interview practice sessions, career fairs, and many networking events. Secondly, there are a lot of opportunities to gain work experience while studying through either the mini-internships, part-time roles or summer internships on campus, all advertised through the university's Employment and Recruitment service. For me, completing two of these internships (Innovations Developer and Web Software Developer) and working as a Student Ambassador has helped me build valuable technical and soft skills, earn while studying, and ... get even more internships as a developer in London haha. Lastly, the team is very attentive: I have had the careers team calling me and checking up on my internship and Masters' application progress, and it's been great to have that level of support and care.

Anyways, I'm sure that whichever university your daughter decides to choose, she will make a great success out of it. It is a difficult decision, and I wish her the best of luck!

Best wishes,
Polina,
Lancaster University Student Ambassador.

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by Hafsab

My daughter has been accepted by both and she’s really confused which to use now. The course is similar at both universities and she doesn’t mind social aspects or area etc. she’s aware that Lancaster is internationally recognised and has strong research aspects whereas Surrey has good employability. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you

Hi Hafsab

Congratulations to your daughter for getting both the offers. Choosing a university once you have offers can be tricky

Firstly, I suggest compiling a pros and cons list, these really help in identifying the more important factors of university and can give a wider and clearer decision on which one to go with.

Accommodation is a great factor when choosing a university as they do differ slightly on type, price, number of people etc. Here is a link to our accommodation page to give an insight into our options - Undergraduate - Lancaster University

Also, where you want to be in the country, surrey and Lancaster are on completely opposite ends to the country so that might place a part in your decision.

The Instagram accounts of each university might be help to get an understanding of the atmosphere and environment along with aspects she can get involved in (societies, sports, colleges).

Overall, do as much research as you can about each university and the area around it, such as nearby cities. Also if you can before making your decision, try and visit each one (that might be hard) but if you can. We have a clearing event today and tomorrow for people who got in to come onto campus for tours/department talks. Also, we have tours happening all next week that you can book onto to have a look round campus before making your decision.

Well done again and good luck with your decision.
Charlotte
Lancaster University Student Ambassador

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by Hafsab

My daughter has been accepted by both and she’s really confused which to use now. The course is similar at both universities and she doesn’t mind social aspects or area etc. she’s aware that Lancaster is internationally recognised and has strong research aspects whereas Surrey has good employability. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you

Hi!

I can see that Polina and Charlotte have already given a great overview of what Lancaster is like, so I thought I’d share a more degree focused perspective, as I’m going into my third year of LLB Law studies.

If the courses themselves are similar at both universities, I’d recommend taking a close look at each university’s Law Society, as these are often the first point of contact outside the Law Department and can have a big impact on your university experience.

I joined Lancaster’s Law Society in both my first and second year, and they’ve been incredibly valuable, not just socially, but academically. They run workshops on things like referencing and citations for coursework, as well as employability-focused sessions, such as tailoring applications to law firms.

There are also plenty of opportunities to get involved in mooting and mediation. For example, our Law Society trained and sent a team to represent Lancaster at the prestigious Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Vienna. Opportunities like that really make our Law Society stand out, as they provide both real world legal experience and international exposure.

Our Law Society also organises a wide range of networking events, which is invaluable when preparing for a career in the legal field, especially when this field is reliant on connections. Through these, I’ve had the chance to meet trainees and HR teams from local firms like Napthens Solicitors to leading international firms such as Addleshaw Goddard, Allen & Overy, Clifford Chance, Slaughter and May, and Linklaters.

Aside from what the Law Society offers, Lancaster University’s Careers Service also provides plenty of opportunities for students to gain real-world experience that complements our legal studies. In January, I secured a role teaching Year 5 pupils about Law in local primary schools, a great way to develop public speaking skills and legal communication. A friend of mine worked directly with the Law Department, assisting a lecturer with legal research and helping to plan professional networking trips and employer visits on behalf of the department. Some of my other friends are in pro-bono roles so the opportunities to to build practical skills and strengthen your employability skills are endless.

I wanted to keep this short and concise but I hope this is helpful in giving you some insight into what studying in Lancaster as a law student is like beyond lectures and seminars. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

Rachel
Lancaster University Student Ambassador

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