Former Justice Secretary calls for scrapping of defendants' right to choose jury trial
The right of defendants to choose trial by jury for thousands of offences should be scrapped, Jack Straw, the former justice secretary, says.
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The right of defendants to choose trial by jury for thousands of offences should be scrapped, Jack Straw, the former justice secretary, says.
On 18 December 2024, The University of Law (ULaw) marked an historic milestone by holding its first-ever international honorary ceremony for graduates and alumni at the Marriott Hotel in Accra,...
On Kemi Badenoch: “ran rings round me intellectually” and is “fearless”. On the ECHR: “It is perfectly possible to have a robust, liberal democracy and not be in it.” On imprisonment: “I remain...
The University of Law’s online campus has unveiled an exciting new pro bono initiative, the Human Rights and Technology Research Clinic, developed in partnership with Privacy International and...
The justice system is in a state of crisis and needs a specially protected budget, a former Lord Chancellor and justice secretary says.
The University of Law (ULaw) has proudly awarded three Honorary Doctorates during its November graduation ceremonies to Lord Timpson OBE, Minister of State for Prisons, Probation, and Reducing...
Renell Harding was awarded the Lord Blunkett Widening Access Award scholarship to study at The University of Law in 2019 after raising £11,000 through a Crowdfunder. At age 13, Renell was made...
Searches for “off-the-grid” living have increased by 67% in the past decade. Research shows the rise of “doomscrolling” is cause for concern when it comes to our mental health. Sarah Martin,...
New research by The University of Law reveals which UK locations are best for hybrid or remote work in law Manchester tops the list with 46% of advertised roles offering hybrid or remote options Tw...
The landmark libel case between Netflix and Baby Reindeer brought defamation into the spotlight, but one legal expert has warned these laws aren’t just for the world of celebrity and even the simpl...
As thousands flock to France for the 2024 Olympics a legal expert has explained the French labour law that protects the sacred lunchbreak.
The University of Law (ULaw) celebrates another strong performance in this year’s National Student Survey (NSS), ranking 7th in England and 10th in the UK overall for teaching.
The University of Law (ULaw) and the University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE) have marked a significant milestone in higher education with the announcement of a groundbreaking partnership. Th...
In the fast-evolving world of Web 3.0 current laws and regulations are struggling to keep up, leaving some risky grey areas a legal expert has warned.
Dame Elizabeth Gloster, a former Court of Appeal judge, is likely to be among the first women judges to join the club since it voted to admit women members after 193 years.
The University of Law (ULaw) has awarded honorary doctorates to three leaders in the legal profession, during its graduation ceremonies on the 13 and 14 May.
Research from The University of Law reveals 70% of true crime fans believe evidence sourced by “home detectives” should be used in live court cases More than two in five aren’t aware how their onli...
Research by The University of Law (ULaw) reveals 35% of true crime fanatics have recently investigated people around them ULaw’s data also shows fans of this genre are more likely to have taken ste...
Leeds has been named the best city to grow a business in the UK based on business survival rates, high growth enterprises and employment rates.
A leading historian has warned that passing the Rwanda Bill would at a stroke remove the UK from the list of nations complying with the rule of law.
In a landmark collaboration, The University of Law (ULaw), one of the UK's leading providers of legal education and training, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the British Universit...
The Amal Clooney Scholarship for Human Rights Advocates is a UK first for the CFJ. The scholarship winner will receive a fully funded postgraduate place to study at The University of Law.
New analysis reveals more than one in four businesses founded in 2020 haven’t made it past the two-year mark. Expert from The University of Law Business School shares advice for early-stage...
Lord Burnett of Maldon, who stepped down in 2023 as Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, says criminal courts have been “starved’ and “cut to the bone”. He also expresses concern about ‘ramping...
Lord Mackay of Clashfern, former Lord Chancellor, says current delays are “contrary to justice”. He also says the UK should not pull out of the European Convention on Human Rights. “Politicians nee...
Baroness Butler-Sloss, former President of the Family Division and a cross-bench peer, says she will oppose proposals when they come before parliament. She also recalls: * “Fathers 4 Justice were a...
Lord Sumption also condemns the former Prime Minister Boris Johnson as a “complete charlatan who had contempt for Parliament” And he says that the Government “grossly mishandled” the successful...
As this year’s thrilling season of The Traitors comes to a close this week, a former police officer with a background in psychology and criminology reveals the reality and science of deception...
Locking up offenders “like animals in cages for 23 hours in 24 is inhumane”, a former Lord Chief Justice says Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers admits stress of chairing inquiry into ‘mad cow’ disea...
A legal expert from The University of Law (ULaw) has warned Christmas lovers that their light displays could land them on the naughty list this year, thanks to a little-known law and something of a...
The former top judge in England and Wales warns against ignoring European Court of Human Rights on Rwanda Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, who was Lord Chief Justice, predicts the next battleground with...
Dr Julie Prescott, Head of Psychology at The University of Law, explains why so many of us may be guilty of soft trolling.
“We were all brought up to believe in the sovereignty of Parliament as the fundamental principle of our constitution, not in the sovereignty of the Prime Minister, not in the sovereignty of the...
“In many cases sentencing is inappropriately high” - Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury, former president of the UK Supreme Court.
The University of Law (ULaw) will be awarding three Honorary Doctorates at its November graduation ceremonies to Dr. I. Stephanie Boyce, Dr. Alex George and Karen Betts OBE.
A survey conducted on behalf of The University of Law reveals a loneliness epidemic among 25-34-year-olds Millennials almost three times as likely as those aged 65+ to experience loneliness More th...
“It was the right decision” says Lord Woolf in episode one of the groundbreaking new series, launching on October 24.
With Netflix’s latest horror “The Fall of the House of Usher” terrifying viewers, spooky season is well upon us. But why is it that we get such a rush from being scared senseless?
The Judges: Power, Politics and the People is a landmark new podcast series with the UK’s top judges.
As the trademark battle between Kylie Minogue and Kylie Jenner once again gains momentum, trademark law is back in the spotlight.
The University of Law (ULaw) has announced the launch of a new partnership with Spilka, an initiative to support displaced Ukrainian legal professionals in the UK.
The University of Law has today been awarded an overall Silver rating, with a Gold rating for Student Experience and Silver rating for the Student Outcomes in the Office for Students (OfS) Teaching...
The University of Law (ULaw) has been awarded the inaugural Aziz Foundation Inclusion Award, in recognition of its ongoing work to create an inclusive learning environment for British Muslim...
Psychologists explain the growing trend of Emotional Support Dogs ahead of International Dog Day
Almost 68% of mothers in the UK breastfeed, yet research continues to show that breastfeeding in public remains a controversial issue.
An expert from The University of Law explains the seaside slip-ups to avoid this summer
Associate Professor, Karen Watts at The University of Law explains your rights when jetting off on holiday.
Millions of parents are risking huge fines and even prosecution this summer in pursuit of cheaper holidays during term-time, according to new research by The University of Law (ULaw).
Summer invites in festival season across the UK, with millions preparing to see their favourite acts. While festivals often bring with them the common crimes linked to drink and drugs, there are al...
Rob Foxall, Associate Professor at The University of Law warns not to tackle these common DIY jobs without advice.
As little as 0.6% of senior police officers are from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities in some areas More than one in four people from LGB communities fail to see themselves...
Legal experts from The University of Law explain the risks behind some common spring pastimes.
Data from The University of Law reveals millions struggle with workplace communication 97% of 25-34-year-olds fear being judged by colleagues on their communication Over-apologising, being indirect...
The University of Law (ULaw) has expanded its international reach through a new partnership with TianTai Law Firm in China.
Dr Andres Perez Ruiz at The University of Law Business School shares his watch outs for the 2023/24 tax year.
Common contractual terms explained by legal expert at The University of Law.
John Watkins, Director of Employability at The University of Law, breaks down your rights when it comes to work and social media.
The University of Law (ULaw) will deliver a range of postgraduate law courses at Royal Holloway, University of London as part of a newly created partnership starting in September 2023.
In space, no-one can hear you scream...and nor can you claim sovereignty
To support new and established businesses, a panel of leaders from The University of Law (ULaw) Business School have shared their predictions and advice on the big opportunities to focus on this...
The University of Law explores the history of LGBTQ+ laws this LGBT History Month. Some LGBTQ+ rights are at risk of being set back decades.
The University of Law (ULaw) has been awarded the National Network for the Education of Care Leavers (NNECL) Quality Mark in recognition of its outstanding support for care-experienced students.
As the UK braces for minus figures across the country, experts at The University of Law have offered guidance on what employees should expect from their workplace, including whether they really can...
Mark Jellicoe, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at The University of Law, shares evidence-based techniques that could help you achieve your 2023 goals.
Employability expert at The University of Law shares top tips for new year career changers.
Whether it’s a timeless classic or a modern favourite, everyone has their go to festive flick when Christmas comes around.
Each year shoppers spend billions in the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. With the excitement of huge discounts and flash sales, many lose sight of their consumer rights and end up with a nasty...
The University of Law has awarded Honorary Doctorates to two successful ULaw Alumni; multi-award winning speaker and diversity champion, Yasmin Sheikh, and former Chair of the Law Commission of...
Aruna Verma, Associate Professor at The University of Law, explores Halloween laws around the world.
The University of Law (ULaw) has awarded Honorary Doctorates to two successful ULaw Alumni, the President of the Law Society for England and Wales, Lubna Shuja, and leading Equality, Diversity and...
The University of Law (ULaw) and the University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF Canada) have agreed to work together on a number of strategic partnerships in education. Vassilis Konstantinou, Pro Vice...
Legal experts at The University of Law explain the dos and don’ts of using fireworks. Ahead of Diwali and Bonfire Night, experts at The University of Law have cleared up the dos and don’ts of safe...
The University of Law joined the Mental Health Charter Programme in October 2022 as part of its ongoing commitment to advance mental health awareness across all campuses and contribute to improved...
As His Majesty King Charles III started his duties as King, huge crowds came out to welcome him but there were also a few anti-monarchy protestors. During the 10 days of mourning including Her...
As His Majesty King Charles III started his duties as King, huge crowds came out to welcome him but there were also a few anti-monarchy protesters. During the 10 days of mourning including Her...
The University of Law (ULaw) is pleased to announce the launch of a Trainee Solicitor Development Programme in partnership with the Bank of England
The legal profession has seen changes happen overnight after the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with one major change being the Queen’s Counsel (QC) now becoming the King’s Counsel (KC).
From killing swans to flip-flop driving, legal expert debunks popular law-based beliefs.
Hundreds of academics from around the world will be attending The University of Law (ULaw) ninth Annual Learning and Teaching Conference and first international Symposium 2022.
A tutor at The University of Law (ULaw) is part of a creative education group which has been awarded a prestigious Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE).
The University of Law (ULaw) has been chosen by Mishcon de Reya as its exclusive partner to provide SQE training to the firm’s future trainees and solicitor apprentices.
The heatwave forecast for the UK this weekend and early next week has sparked a national health emergency and weather warning with temperatures predicted to reach highs of 43 degrees. While some...
The University of Law (ULaw) will deliver the LPC and the LLM Legal Practice at University of Southampton from September 2022 as part of a new and exclusive partnership.
Andrew Strong, Senior Tutor, Programme and Student Lead for LPC and SQE at The University of Law explains your rights when it comes to participating in industrial action across the UK.
The University of Law (ULaw) will deliver the Bar Practice Course (BPC) and BPC LLM at Newcastle University from September 2022 as part of its ongoing legal education partnership with the Universit...
With university open days for prospective students just around the corner thousands of young people will be researching and making the decision on their degree subject.
ULaw was one of the key sponsors of Legal Cheek’s Legal Ed Conference 2022 held last week in London to discuss the future of the SQE (Solicitors Qualifying Examination), diversity at the bar and th...
The University of Law (ULaw) has secured a new exclusive partnership with leading law firm Muckle LLP to provide training to their future trainees from Sept 2023 enabling them to pass the Solicitor...
The University of Law (ULaw) has secured a new partnership with specialist professional legal qualifications provider the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) to provide a four-year part...
The University of Law is to launch a US Bar Preparation Course, to prepare non-US graduates and lawyers to take the New York or California bar exam.
The University of Law (ULaw) has launched a new course for professionals working in the legal industry who are looking to qualify as solicitors in England and Wales using the SQE pathway.
UK Google searches relating to 'imposter syndrome' reached an all-time high at the end of last year, research from The University of Law has found. In January 2022, search volumes were even greate...
The University of Law (ULaw) has signed an agreement with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) to deliver the LLM International Arbitration.
In the UK, hiring managers and recruiters typically spend between 6-8 seconds looking at a CV, so, when entering a sector as competitive as Law, mastering your CV is crucial to help you impress in...
The University of Law (ULaw) has secured a new partnership with leading London law firm Farrer & Co to deliver training and development for its future trainees and solicitor apprentices enabling th...
The University of Law (ULaw) and Hill Dickinson have signed an exclusive partnership to support and develop the firm’s next generation of junior lawyers with the launch of a tailored, block-release...
The University of Law (ULaw) has revealed the winners of its new mentoring competition giving eight students the chance to work with leading business professionals.
The University of Law (ULaw) has secured a new and exclusive partnership with leading law firm White & Case to deliver training and development for all its future London trainees enabling them to...
The University of Law (ULaw) has announced new agreements with The London School of Economics, The University of Nottingham, Royal Holloway, University of London (RHUL), The University of...
The University of Law (ULaw) will extend its Employment Promise offer to Postgraduate Business School students along with LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) students.
The University of Law (ULaw) will guarantee four weeks of Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) to all its LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) and MA Law (SQE1) students helping to prepare them for their legal...
The University of Law (ULaw) has promoted two of its leading academics and Executive Board members as it prepares to deliver its future growth strategy.
The University of Law (ULaw) has awarded Honorary doctorates to two of its outstanding alumni as part of the Graduation Ceremony held for more than 600 students at the Barbican Centre in early...
Starting in September 2022, The University of Law (ULaw) will deliver a new four year Integrated Master's, the MLaw (Solicitors’ Practice)*, which combines ULaw’s LLB Law with professional SQE1 and...
On Wednesday, 20 October 2021, Professor Marco Mongiello, Pro Vice-Chancellor of The University of Law Business School visited GISMA Business School Berlin Campus and welcomed new and returning...
Job interviews are often intense and gruelling processes, where candidates face multiple tough questions to determine their suitability for any given role.
After a year of tax relief schemes and government measures to keep companies afloat, in April 2023 a six per cent increase in corporation tax will come into effect, taking the tax rate from 19% to...
A law student studying at The University of Law (ULaw), has launched a revolutionary campaign to generate government support to aid unaccompanied young asylum seekers living in the UK.
The University of Law was privileged to welcome none other than Lady Hale as the latest special guest in its popular ‘Evening With’ series on 6 th October 2021.
The University of Law is pleased to announce a new partnership with Just Legal Services – School of Law, in Milan, Italy.
The University of Law (ULaw) will deliver a novel Legal Operations graduate programme created to accelerate the development of a pipeline of junior talent in legal operations for a consortium of...
Policing and criminology expert, Jennifer Schmidt-Petersen, at The University of Law breaks down our obsession with true crime dramas and documentaries
The University of Law (ULaw) has secured a new and exclusive partnership to deliver its postgraduate courses with leading international law firm, Taylor Wessing .
A senior representative from The University of Law (ULaw) met with the Vice Prime Minister of Greece and Minister of Development and Investments, His Excellency Adonis Georgiadis, recently to discu...
The University of Law (ULaw) has secured an exclusive partnership to deliver its Solicitor’s Qualifying Examination (SQE) courses with leading international law firm, Clifford Chance.
Her new senior role at GUS will see her leading academic strategy across the Group’s university portfolio
More than two in five (44%) who won’t continue travelling for business say it’s due to the ease of online meetings
• Birmingham is the start-up capital outside London with 20,222 new businesses since March 2020
• 2020 saw 43% more new businesses launched compared to the previous year
QS Stars has awarded The University of Law (ULaw) a five-star institution rating positioned as “world-class in a broad range of areas, enjoys an excellent reputation and has cutting-edge facilities...
The #FreeBritney campaign has made waves across social media over the past few months. Following the release of ‘Framing Britney Spears’, which documented her court battle against her father’s...
The University of Law (ULaw) has awarded Honorary Doctorates to England footballer Eniola Aluko and activist Gina Miller.
The University of Law (ULaw) is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Zoe Radnor as its new Deputy Vice-Chancellor.
Over a third (35%) of UK businesses have seen increased productivity since working from home (29%) would now hire from outside of the UK for remote roles UK employers reveal the most sought-after...
The University of Law (ULaw) has announced an exclusive partnership with Newcastle University to deliver specialised postgraduate legal training courses at the leading Russell Group institution's L...
Many of us have faced work challenges due to the long-term restrictions implemented as a result of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, with unemployment estimated to be at its highest since 2016 at 4.9%.
Policing experts at The University of Law (ULaw) look at a decade of policing and crime trends Revenge porn, trolling, malware and online scams have all driven increased investment into tackling...
The University of Law (ULaw) has reached an agreement with the University of Chester to continue to deliver ULaw’s Postgraduate full-time and part-time professional programmes in the city.
The University of Law (ULaw) has appointed Patrick Johnson as its Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
The University of Law (ULaw) is delighted to welcome the first group of Graduate Solicitor Apprentices preparing to take the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) from various firms and...
The University of Law (ULaw) has announced a new online partnership with the Business and Law School (BLS) in Lahore, Pakistan.
The University of Law (ULaw) has unveiled its new range of courses to prepare law students for the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).
Just 12% of people picture those working in the legal industry to be from a Black or Ethnic Minority background Only 6% said they expect someone working in the legal industry to be from a...
The University of Law has announced the winners of its Real World Questions Essay Competition aimed at aspiring legal and business minds in UK secondary education.
The University of Law (ULaw) analysed major changes in the police service over the past ten years and envisions what could be next New complex and social problems, a rise in cyber enabled crimes as...
The University of Law has welcomed its first cohort of students on to its new SQE Law Essentials Course - a precursor to the SQE1 preparatory course.
The University of Law has announced its largest ever intake in its 144-year history, with its online campus seeing a 99% increase in the number of students enrolled this year.
The University of Law (ULaw) has announced the purchase of Central Law Training Scotland (CLT Scotland) from Wilmington plc giving the UK’s longest established specialist provider of legal educatio...
The University of Law’s (ULaw) first online Diversity Matters event in partnership with the Black Solicitors Network (BSN) was held on Thursday, 26 November 2020. More than 122 attendees joined a...
The University of Law (ULaw) announces the launch of an exciting portfolio of SQE programmes providing students with choice and flexibility in the route to qualification as a solicitor.
After the launch of its ground-breaking Change The World Fund earlier this year, The University of Law has now announced the first ever winner, Katie Landsborough.
The University of Law (ULaw) has announced new agreements with the University of Southampton, the University of Surrey, the University of Leicester, and Birkbeck, University of London to guarantee...
Amid ongoing lockdown restrictions in the UK, The University of Law (ULaw) has reported a huge 79% year on year increase in acceptances for its online campus .
● Devon and Cornwall account for more than a fifth of broken lockdown laws ● Leicestershire ranked third for the highest number of lockdown offences and now the City of Leicester is back in local...
With the property market starting to recover, many people will be looking to move house, but the process is often complicated and drawn-out.
There were 1,336 successful appeals against both decisions of Magistrates’ courts and the Court of Appeal between June 2019 and March 2020 The highest number of appeals against magistrates’ verdict...
Two in five (40%) 18-to-25-year-olds feel that money is the biggest barrier stopping them from acting on causes they are passionate about The University of Law has launched a £5,000 fund designed t...
The University of Law (ULaw) has announced its first Successbury virtual festival taking place on Friday 21 August from 2pm-5pm. The event will bring together all new undergraduate students post...
Is anyone really above the law? From The Queen to Dominic Cummings, famous faces have been reported to have broken the law, but seem to get away with it unscathed.
Rights for the LGBT+ community are expected to be compromised after Britain officially leaves the European Union (EU) on January 1st 2021.
The University of Law (ULaw) has signed an agreement with Russell Group University, the University of Sheffield, to take over the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) and Legal Practice Course (LPC) as we...
The University of Law (ULaw) has been named the best university in England for Overall Student Satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2020 (NSS).
The University of Law (ULaw) is to partner with Themis Bar Review to offer a special Themis Global Advantage programme, designed for ULaw students and alumni looking to sit the Uniform Bar Exam in...
Amid ongoing easing of lockdown restrictions, The University of Law (ULaw) has announced plans to re-open all its ULaw UK campuses for staff and students in September.
With new legislation and restrictions being passed every day in the UK, the ongoing health crisis has completely transformed the way we live.
The University of Law (ULaw) has announced an agreement in principle with Russell Group University, the University of Sheffield.
In March this year, The University of Law (ULaw) transferred the delivery of its classes from face-to-face to online streaming, a decision made in the interests of the health, safety and wellbeing ...
Universities are shifting to online teaching during the coronavirus pandemic. It has had a profound effect on all students, the impact on those with disabilities is particularly complex and varied....
One of the UK's longest-established specialist providers of legal education and training in the UK, The University of Law , has announced a brand new scholarship to support those whose careers have...
The University of Law provides advice to students on how to set up the perfect home office space
The University of Law provides advice on how students can combat loneliness and boredom whilst studying from home
The launch of our latest Verdict Magazine in March shone a spotlight on the young pioneers carving out brilliant careers in the legal and business worlds.
Senior representatives from The University of Law (ULaw) and the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) met with the Sri Lankan PM to hold discussions about educational reform and possib...
One of the UK's longest-established specialist providers of legal education and training in the UK, The University of Law (ULaw), has announced it will offer more than £2 million in scholarship and...
To celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day on Sunday 8th March, experts at The University of Law (ULaw) have shared five laws that marked significant victories for women in the UK.
Hear from the professionals who are shaking up the legal industry at ‘The Pioneers’, a collaboration between The University of Law and Legal Cheek.
Accessibility, uncertainty and diversity cited as the top reasons why young people wouldn’t join the police force. ULaw has launched a Professional Policing degree to support the Policing Vision 20...
The University of Law (ULaw) has announced the launch of a contemporary new website designed to appeal to its student audience, reflect the surge in mobile phone users and showcase its new courses ...
Representatives of one of the UK's longest-established specialist provider of legal education The University of Law (ULaw) visited Uzbekistan to discuss the establishment of the new International...
The University of Law (ULaw) has announced a record number of undergraduate law students have accepted places at the University in its 2019 intake. According to the latest figures from UCAS, the...
The University of Law (ULaw) in Chester and the University of Chester’s Law School have today announced a collaboration to offer an MA in Law to non-law graduates from September next year.
It’s no secret Father Christmas does all the hard work at Christmas. But to manufacture and deliver all of the presents on time, many illegal behaviours must be taking place.
Students can be tricky to buy presents for and with three in ten Britons agreeing that money doesn’t count as a ‘proper gift’[1], it can be a challenge for their friends and family to know what to...
A delegation from The University of Law (ULaw) consisting of Vassilis Konstantinou, Pro Vice-Chancellor (International Development) and Tatiana Rizopoulou, Director of International Partnerships,...
The University of Law (ULaw) has today announced that it is has entered an exclusive partnership with online learning platform, Synap.
During October and November, the University of Law (ULaw) ran their annual training programme, the All China Lawyers Association (ACLA). This year, 50 senior lawyers, funded by the Chinese...
RebLaw, the law conference with a difference, returns to ULaw’s Moorgate campus between 23-24 November for a full agenda of cutting edge topics such as mass surveillance, NDAs and the #MeToo...
The University of Law (ULaw) has awarded an Honorary Doctorate to Eran Cutliffe, OBE, Specialist Prosecutor with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
One of the UK's longest-established specialist providers of legal education and training in the UK, The University of Law (ULaw) , has launched its first international alumni group, the Hong Kong...
One of the UK's longest-established specialist providers of legal education and training in the UK, The University of Law (ULaw), has entered into a historic consultancy agreement with the Ministry...
The University of Law (ULaw) has announced that it will be launching a new Bar Practice Course (BPC) to replace the existing Bar Professional Training Course (BTPC), subject to approval by the Bar...
One of the UK's longest-established specialist providers of legal education and training in the UK, The University of Law (ULaw), sent a delegation to India for the “Changing Paradigms in Legal...
The University of Law (ULaw) one of the UK’s longest established specialist providers of legal education, has officially welcomed its first intake of students at its new Hong Kong campus . The coho...
The University of Law (ULaw) is delighted to be working with Deloitte to provide training for new graduate-level legal qualifications within the UK Deloitte Legal practice.
The University of Law (ULaw) has secured an exclusive training partnership with UK law firm, TLT. The partnership will see ULaw become the exclusive training provider of the Legal Practice Course...
Continuing its mission of providing accessible and high-quality business accredited education, The University of Law (ULaw) Business School has announced the launch of its new Business School...
One of the UK's longest-established specialist providers of legal education and training in the UK, The University of Law (ULaw), has officially opened its new Nottingham campus, which is the ninth...
The University of Law (ULaw) has achieved top ten placements among universities in the UK for 5 categories in the National Student Survey 2019.
The University of Law (ULaw), the UK’s largest provider of specialist legal education, has announced the appointment of Andy Matthews as Dean for its new Nottingham campus .
The University of Law (ULaw) has today announced a collaboration with the University of East Anglia (UEA) to deliver the Legal Practice Course (LPC) at UEA’s Law School campus in Norwich from...
The Right Honourable The Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury was installed as Chancellor at The University of Law at a special event held at the Moorgate Campus this week.
One of the legal industry’s most prominent voices in women’s rights, Janvi Patel, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate from The University of Law (ULaw) . The accolade recognises her position as...
The University of Law (ULaw) has awarded Honorary Doctorates to prominent diversity campaigner Dr Miranda Brawn, who founded The Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Foundation, hugely successful act...
The University of Law (ULaw) has announced the appointment of current Pro Vice Chancellor External, Professor Peter Crisp, as Dean of its new Hong Kong campus.
The University of Law's Birmingham campus held a Regional Competition last term which gave students from a variety of institutions across the Midlands a fantastic opportunity to win work experience...
London, 21 January 2019 – The University of Law (ULaw) is excited to welcome the second cohort of their January start solicitor apprentices for 2019 and celebrate the growth of their solicitor...
The University of Law (ULaw) has launched a series of new Master’s Award in Law programmes aimed at those wanting to specialise in a particular area of the law. Our new courses include: LLMs (Maste...
The UK's longest-established specialist provider of legal education and training in the UK, The University of Law (ULaw), has announced plans to open a new campus in Nottingham . The campus, locate...
The University of Law (ULaw), one of the UK’s longest established specialist providers of legal education, has today announced its decision to open in Hong Kong by spring 2019*. Adding to a portfol...
The University of Law (ULaw) has awarded an Honorary Doctorate to social justice campaigner Baroness Doreen Lawrence of Clarendon OBE during a graduation ceremony for more than 700 students held at...
You must have curiosity, adaptability and a love of learning to carve out a great career in finance, banking or insurance – that was the message from our panel of experts at The University of Law’s...
The University of Law (ULaw) has announced an exclusive partnership with Stephens Scown, a top law firm in the Exeter region. The partnership will see The University of Law become Stephens Scown’s...
Jury service is an important part of the judicial system in the UK, and most of us will either know someone who has done jury service or done it themselves.
For the 15th year, The University of Law has teamed up with The Times, to discover exactly what its students think of their chosen careers, the legal market and current affairs. Knowing how student...
Alumna Caroline Kenny gave The University of Law students a brilliant insight into the working world and how to build a successful career during a talk at our Guildford campus on Tuesday evening.
Months of time and stressful planning goes into preparing for a wedding day, but even with strict attention to detail, things can still unfortunately go wrong.
The University of Law was proud to host its first International Summer School programme running across the London campuses from 3-23rd August 2018.
As part of a move to deliver safer and faster internet access for students The University of Law has signed up to become the latest Jisc Higher Education member this week. Jisc, who run the...
The University of Law has announced that four students from China have been awarded postgraduate scholarships for their strong academic credentials. The successful students are Xiaoyue Shen, Zhengx...
Earlier this year The University of Law Business School partnered with The Student Room, the world’s largest online student community, to provide practical and relevant advice to those looking to...
Former President of the Supreme Court joins The University of Law. The University of Law (ULaw) has today announced the appointment of David, Lord Neuberger, former President of the Supreme Court, ...
The University of Law (ULaw) is pleased to announce that its employability rates for 2017 leavers have increased to 97%, compared to 96% for 2016 leavers. What’s more, The University of Law’s recen...
This programme concerns policing and investigation in its broadest sense, that is, not just state police but military and other regulatory and enforcement agencies be they state, civil or private...
The University of Law (ULaw) has achieved an overall student satisfaction score of 88% in 2018 – placing it 9th among universities in the UK, it was announced on Friday.
Following on from recent successes at the Leeds Campus, The University of Law Manchester Campus is also going from strength to strength with its business school recruitment efforts.
The University of Law Business School Leeds campus hosted a full day of workshops, presentations and debates last week for year 10, 11 and 12 students thinking about studying business at university.
The legal world is complex, and has developed over thousands of years. This means that sometimes you stumble across an old, but still active law that may seem strange in modern society.
The Student Room, the world’s largest online student community, has partnered with The University of Law Business School to provide practical and relevant advice to those looking to study business ...
The Legal Profession’s Wellbeing Taskforce will hold a special roundtable discussion ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week (14-20 May) at The University of Law .
The University of Law has awarded Honorary doctorates to two of its outstanding alumni as part of the Graduation Ceremony held for more than 900 students at the Barbican Centre on Wednesday.
The collaboration with GISMA Business School will help train postgraduate students in Germany to succeed in a competitive job market.
Legalex is the UK’s first, largest and fastest growing legal event specifically designed to help ambitious law firms grow and legal professionals develop. This year Legalex is partnering with...
The University of Law (ULaw) is pleased to announce a new arrangement with the University of Liverpool to offer full-time Legal Practice Course and Graduate Diploma in Law programmes in the city.
Two associate professors at The University of Law who teach the Master of Law (LLM) courses, have put together the seven deadly sins of social media to help aspiring lawyers and legal practitioners...
Vice Chancellor and CEO Professor, Andrea Nollent, hosted The University of Law’s first History Makers event at the Moorgate Campus in London on the evening of 19 February 2018.
The University of Law has strengthened its commitment to diversity with the announcement of the Baroness Sayeeda Warsi Set for Success scholarship, which will be available to one talented student a...
The University of Law (ULaw) has been commended by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) for the enhancement of student learning opportunities. Only 25% of Universities and Colleg...
The University of Law (ULaw) is entering the Austrian higher education market with the launch of a full-time Master of Laws (LLM) programme in collaboration with Webster Vienna Private University.
The University of Law (ULaw) is pleased to announce its Head of External Relations (LLB) Coral Hill has been elected President of The City of Westminster and Holborn Law Society (CoWHLS).
Olympic Gold medallist and lawyer Jonny Searle MBE and human rights lawyer Rajiv Menon QC, both alumni of The University of Law, were awarded honorary doctorate degrees at a graduation ceremony whi...
The scholarship will enable low income students to train as lawyers. The University of Law has launched a new scholarship in honour of the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, offering funding to one...
The University of Law (ULaw) is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Crisp as its new Pro Vice Chancellor -External. Peter will take up his post at the University on 2nd January 2018, joini...
For the 14th year, The University of Law (ULaw) has carried out research among its students on behalf of The Times newspaper for its annual Student Law supplement. Nearly 1100 students across the...
The University of Law (ULaw) has launched a new solicitor apprenticeship programme for 2017. The programme, which started on 25th September, is designed to create successful partnerships between th...
The University of Law has expanded its longstanding training relationship with Pinsent Masons LLP to include paralegal and business operations-focused apprenticeship programmes alongside a new...
Leading law firm Charles Russell Speechlys and The University of Law (ULaw) are delighted to announce their collaboration to offer a £5,000 scholarship to a student wishing to study the Graduate...
The University of Law (ULaw) has been announced as a finalist at the EducationInvestor Awards 2017, shortlisted for the prestigious ‘Higher Education Provider of the Year’ award.
The University of Law (ULaw), the UK's premier specialist provider of legal education, has been chosen as the sole provider of legal training for international law firm RPC from September 2017,...
An international panel of judges has shortlisted The University of Law (ULaw) as one of 27 finalists for the Higher Education Academy’s (HEA) first Global Teaching Excellence Award (GTEA).
The University of Law (ULaw) today announced its entry into the German market through its collaboration with GISMA Business School in Berlin.
The University of Law (ULaw) is to relocate its Chester campus nearer to the city centre in September 2018. The move will bring the University closer to the business community, offering central...
The University of Law (ULaw) has today been awarded a gold ranking in the Government led Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). The TEF panel judged that ULaw delivers consistently outstanding...
Cosmetic pampering, dog cuddling and meditation sessions helped Leeds-based students at The University of Law (ULaw) get their minds off the pressures of the exam and course deadline period as part...
The University of Law (ULaw) is pleased to announce that it will be collaborating with the University of Reading to provide postgraduate legal training courses.
The University of Law (ULaw) has appointed new directors in Bristol and at its two London centres as it continues to strengthen its offering and promote innovation in legal education.
The University of Law welcomes the greater clarity brought by today’s announcement from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) in relation to its Training for Tomorrow reforms.
The University of Law has awarded Honorary Doctorates to two of its most high profile alumni: Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, and Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, member of the House of Lords and former cabine...
The University of Law (ULaw) is to launch a nine month intensive MA Law degree from September 2017, which is designed for non-law graduates who want to gain a legal qualification at Masters Level.
The University of Law has been selected to act as an exclusive Legal Practice Course (LPC) provider by law firm Howard Kennedy. As part of the new partnership, The University will provide legal...
Professor Andrea Nollent, Vice-Chancellor & CEO at The University of Law, comments on the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) consultation on the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) which...
In order to respond to this consultation, the University has held meetings in all of its centres around the country as well as a series of teleconferences to which all staff were invited. The...
Global law firm Hogan Lovells has launched a new paralegal apprenticeship scheme with The University of Law, offering aspiring paralegals an alternative route into the profession.
Students from The University of Law’s LLB, LLB CEL, i-LLM programmes have graduated in a special ceremony held at Church House, Westminster.
Outstanding students at The University of Law Guildford were honoured in a prize-giving ceremony this week.
Leading figures in human rights law and civil liberties work, including S Chelvan and Julian Huppert, are set to speak at a major new conference at The University of Law.
Hundreds of aspiring barristers came to The University of Law for the Bar Council’s Pupillage Fair 2016 last Saturday (22 October).
Otis Graham, currently studying the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) at The University of Law, has been named Law Student of the Year by the Bristol Law Society.
Young people at school must take action now to increase diversity in the workplace, leading diversity campaigners told an audience at the Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Lecture hosted by The...
Two ULaw BPTC students have achieved fantastic success in this year’s The Times/Kingsley Napsley Student Advocacy Competition. Tom Worden came joint second place and Claire Carroll came third place...
Four ULaw students have been jointly awarded a prestigious prize for outstanding achievement in family law studies.
Following the launch of its 100% for You initiative and the remarkable National Student Survey 2016 results, in which The University of Law (previously The College of Law) was ranked first in the U...
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (Freshfields) has launched a new paralegal apprenticeship scheme, which offers aspiring paralegals an alternative route into the profession.
The University of Law (previously The College of Law), has the highest student satisfaction rate among private and public universities in the United Kingdom, it was announced today.
Graduates looking to establish or further their careers in law can now benefit from additional funding options, as The University of Law’s (ULaw) Masters and LPC programmes are now eligible for...
The University of Law (ULaw), the largest and longest established provider of professional legal education, has signed an exclusive three-year training partnership with Fladgate, the international...
The ‘100% for You’ campaign builds on the university’s strong graduate employability rate and the new initiative involves a series of innovative measures that will deliver more support and academic...
Fletchers Solicitors has launched a new legal apprenticeship scheme, in partnership with The University of Law (ULaw), to offer aspiring lawyers an alternative route into the profession.
The University of Law (ULaw) and Damar Training (Damar) announce the launch of a new partnership designed to transform the national apprenticeship offering for law firms, allowing them to grow thei...
The University of Law (ULaw) has been chosen as the sole provider of legal training for international law firm Fieldfisher for the next three years.
Aspiring Solicitors and The University of Law have agreed a partnership that will see both organisations join forces to provide ‘Springboard’ a new employability programme aimed at undergraduates...