University of Law - London Moorgate

The University of Law is one of the UK's leading professional law schools, with an unrivalled reputation for innovation and excellence in legal learning. Their first-class global connections means they are uniquely placed to help aspiring lawyers, legal professionals and legal employers of all types achieve their ambitions. 

What really sets the University of Law apart from other universities is their 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 they keep their contact hours high and their teaching groups small.

The University of Law's track record of excellence in learning and development has helped them establish worldwide connections within the legal and business industries. This is why many leading global law firms and businesses work exclusively with the University of Law to develop their people, and why employers of all types want to meet University of Law students. It’s why law schools and professional bodies around the world choose to enter into strategic alliances with the University of Law.

The University of Law has a vast network in the legal industry and deliver legal training to 94 of the top 100 law firms, with exclusive relationships with 60 of the top UK law firms and many of the most prestigious US firms in the UK.

The University of Law's newly refurbished campus is close to both underground and mainline train stations such as Moorgate, Farringdon and Liverpool Street and is walking distance from other underground stations such as Bank and Old Street. This well-connected campus is in the middle of the finance district and is near to the biggest names in the legal industry. The area is buzzing with City workers enjoying the many pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes. It is also close to vibrant areas such as Shoreditch, Hoxton and Spitalfields with their excellent shopping, art and fashion scenes. 

The Moorgate campus has a spacious library, spread across two floors, where there are always plenty of computers and the staff are available to help students with their research. The newly refurbished reception area and cyber café are used for group study and are great places to socialise in between workshops and lectures. What sets this campus apart is its location. The campus is surrounded by major law firms, banks and other financial institutions which the University of Law has close links to. The University of Law's Employability team and Pro Bono unit can give students the opportunity to work with real clients, check their CVs and conduct mock interviews to prepare them for the world of work.  

Why the University of Law 

• Heritage: The University of Law is the largest provider of legal education in the UK, tracing their origins to 1876 with the formation of tutorial firm Gibson & Weldon, and in 2016, they opened their leading Business School.
• Networking: With an alumni network of over 71,000, graduates can stay connected, remain informed and take advantage of a wealth of specially negotiated privileges and discounts. The Alumni Network connects students to over 11,800 businesses and organisations worldwide, allowing them to tap into an incredible pool of alumni talent. 
• Innovative and Contemporary Teaching Practices: All of the University of Law's courses – from their undergraduate law degrees to their diverse range of business courses and postgraduate programmes – 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. 
• Focused on Employability: The school focuses exclusively on practice-based training and gives students access to expert Careers and Employability service database as soon as they accept their offer. Students also benefit from University of Law's pioneering and award-winning pro bono programmes, which allow them to gain valuable work experience by helping real clients from the local community.