The University of Law
What really sets us apart from other universities is the guiding principle that future lawyers and business leaders should learn in a realistic, professional and contemporary context, with plenty of practical interactive engagement. That's why we keep our contact hours high and our teaching groups small. All of our courses are designed with a unique, varied and innovative learning approach proven to deliver self-reliant professionals who can compete in the fast changing professional world. With a focus on developing skills in problem-solving, weighing up arguments, critical thinking and commercial awareness, our courses are designed to prepare you for the real-life challenges of the working world. To find out more about our postgraduate programmes please visit this webpage.
Live opportunities
United KingdomLondonLondonLeeds | LondonLondonLondonA Fireside Chat with CMS (Virtual Event)
Join the University of Law for a fireside chat with Tim Sales, disputes partner at CMS. Hosted by Husnara Begum, careers consultant and ex-magic circle lawyer, you will get an opportunity to ask your questions to Tim, as well as finding out more about his career path to partnership, what working in commercial law is like and life at CMS. Tim is a disputes partner, assisting businesses to navigate contentious scenarios with other businesses, governments, regulators and public bodies, through both formal and informal dispute resolution mechanisms. He has previously spent time working with international NGO’s around the world and has assisted in cases including with a listed PLC in a multi-million pound high court claim.
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Bar Series Part 3: Chambers, Circuits and Practice Areas (Virtual Event)
Are you wanting to understand more about the bar, and its various components? Do you know the differences between the different circuits and practice areas, and what this may mean for you? The final session in our bar series, focusing on chambers, circuits and practice areas will provide everything you need to know on these crucial areas and will allow you to be completely confident ahead of making those all-important pupillage applications in the future. Being held virtually and presented by the University of Law’s Future Pupil Programme Coordinator, you will also get the chance to hear from a panel of pupil and practicing barristers and ask your questions to them.
VirtualReal World Lecture: Is prison an effective form of punishment? (Virtual Event)
Join us as our expert Criminology lecturer as she covers a brief history of prisons and prison statistics, what happens in prison and what it offers. We will also look at how we assess the effectiveness and criminological arguments for and against prisons. This lecture is for students considering studying Criminology and both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
VirtualCertified Commercial Awareness
Join The University of Law for a series of virtual webinars co-hosted by The University of Law team and Husnara Begum, a former magic circle lawyer-turned-careers consultant/skills trainer, along with high-profile guest speakers from various law firms and related organisations, this series will equip you with all you need to know about how to demonstrate commercial awareness in applications and during interviews.
VirtualSQE Master's Open Day (Virtual Event)
Find out about our SQE courses, including our LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) Course, which you can start full time in March 2025. Gain information on how our courses are taught and meet our tutors, current students and careers team, getting all of your questions answered in advance of starting the course. Learn how we produce the future lawyers that the legal profession and the wider business world want to employ.
VirtualIn conversation with Joe Cunningham (Virtual Event)
Join us to hear compelling career insights from Joe Cunningham, product manager at Kennedys IQ and University of Law alumnus. Joe sits at the cutting...edge of insurance, law, and technology, delivering innovative solutions that empower Kennedys’ clients to navigate complex challenges. With over a decade of experience managing marine and casualty claims in the maritime industry and the Lloyd’s insurance market, Joe brings a wealth of industry knowledge to the table. Since joining Kennedys IQ in 2022, Joe has combined his practical expertise with advanced legal technology, holding an MSc in legal technology and currently pursuing doctoral research in AI and law. He is uniquely positioned to offer insights into the transformative impact of ai and technology on the insurance and commercial sectors. Kennedys IQ, the technology arm of Kennedy’s law LLP, is a leader in delivering integrated legal and technological solutions to the insurance and commercial markets. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert at the intersection of insurance innovation and legal excellence.
VirtualBusiness Masterclass: Ethical Leadership (Virtual Event)
Join us for an insightful masterclass exploring ethical leadership in business — a cornerstone for sustainable success in today’s dynamic world. This session delves into the essence of being ethical, providing insights into whether ethical frameworks can guide our decisions and shape our leadership styles. What does it truly mean to lead ethically? What are the defining behaviours of ethical leaders and how to embody them? We’ll explore the giving voice to values approach and the potential costs of candour and lessons learned from real-world examples of unethical corporate behaviours. As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, we’ll also examine the intersection of AI and ethics, discussing how to align technological innovation with moral responsibility. Whether you’re an aspiring manager or a professional navigating complex business environment, this webinar offers an insight into strategies to lead with integrity and inspire trust.
VirtualAdvocacy 101: The Basics (Virtual Event)
Are you interested in a career at the bar, but the idea of advocacy feels confusing? Or do you want to learn more before heading into your pupillage interviews? Then join us for the perfect virtual event for you- advocacy 101: the basics. This event will take you through everything you will need to know about advocacy, from start to finish, giving you top tips on what to expect from advocacy exercises in pupillage interviews, along with key information on bail applications, plea in mitigations, and a chance to try it out for yourself! Hosted by our future pupil programme coordinator, this event for future barristers is one not to be missed!
VirtualPostgraduate Law Open Day (Virtual Event)
Find out about our LPC, SQE, BPC, Law Conversion and Academic LLM courses, and how they are taught, via our virtual open day. Meet our tutors, current students & employability team. Learn how we produce the future lawyers that the legal profession and the wider business world want to employ.
VirtualConvert to Law (Virtual Event)
Are you wanting to convert to a career in law from a non-law background? Are you unsure about the legal landscape and the various professions within...it? Are you unsure if your non-law degree will successfully convert into law? This live virtual event is specifically designed with non-law students in mind – to help you become a practising lawyer! It will provide you with an insight into career options in the legal sector, the routes to qualification, the recruitment process for graduate positions and how to sell your non-law experience. Featuring a panel of professionals who have converted to law themselves to share their successes, and the chance to network with them after, this is an event not to be missed if you are wanting to convert to law!
VirtualThe SQE Explained (Virtual Event)
The introduction of the SQE, or Solicitors Qualifying Examinations, has changed the route to qualification as a solicitor, and this event aims to explain it all to you, to leave you feeling confident about this new pathway. Are you unsure about the content of the exams and what courses you can take to help you pass these? Do you want to learn more about qualifying work experience and how you can gain this? This event will give you all the information you need to know. Join our SQE tutors to find out the information and benefits of the SQE. You'll also find out practical course information about our SQE courses to help you decide which pathway is best for you.
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