is the prestige for law that different between newcastle uni and uni of manchester?
trying to decide between Newcastle and Manchester for law - i know both are good but is the prestige or rep that different between them? would london employers really care which one I pick or will i regret going to Newcastle since Manchester’s seen as more prestigious??
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by ava789673trying to decide between Newcastle and Manchester for law - i know both are good but is the prestige or rep that different between them? would london employers really care which one I pick or will i regret going to Newcastle since Manchester’s seen as more prestigious??
Honestly, there is a slight prestige gap.
Manchester generally has a stronger national reputation due to a bigger alumni network in the law scene and tends to be seen as more competitive overall.
That said, Newcastle is still a respected uni with a great law school and good student satisfaction.
Employers mainly care about your degree classification, work experience, and extracurriculars (like mooting, pro bono, legal experience, e.g internships, vac schemes...).
If you perform well and build a strong CV, being from Newcastle won’t hold you back at all.
If you’re planning to go for City firms or Magic Circle later, Manchester might give you a slight edge in networking and name recognition. But if you prefer the environment and lifestyle at Newcastle, that could easily matter more as you’ll do better where you’re happiest and most motivated.
In short: Manchester = slightly more prestige and visibility; Newcastle = still respected, great experience, and no dealbreaker for employers.
Hope this helps,
Alfred,
Ulaw.
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At that level of Uni it isnt going to make any significant difference to your career. Go where you will feel happiest. Btw, the majority of big law firms now recruit Uni-blind.
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