Pick up any newspaper and it is almost certain that every page will have a story that is directly or indirectly related to the law. Law is not just about people suing their local council – nor is it all high-profile criminal cases involving judges, wigs and the drama of the courtroom. It is a subject that covers nearly all aspects of human activity – from the contract you enter into when you buy a chocolate bar in a newsagent to your right to freely express yourself. At Queen Mary you’ll learn about the law of contract, criminal law, family law, administrative law, tort, property law, EU law… plus jurisprudence (the theory or philosophy of law). Then there’s human rights law, international law, law and medical ethics, family law, commercial and consumer law and all sorts of other specialist areas.
The traditional LLB is a three-year law programme. It includes compulsory course modules in the first and second year: property, trusts, contract, criminal law, tort, constitutional and administrative law and EU law. These satisfy Bar Council and Law Society professional requirements for foundations of legal knowledge and skills. From these strong foundations, you are in a good position to choose from a wide array of modules for your second and third years.
Why study Law at Queen Mary?
Why study Law at Queen Mary?
Queen Mary University of London, is a member of the prestigious Russell Group, which represents the 24 leading universities in the UK. The Russell Group is made up of universities including Oxford, Cambridge and a number of our fellow London institutions such as UCL, Imperial, LSE and King’s College. Russell Group universities are committed to the highest levels of academic excellence in both teaching and research and attract the highest quality students from all over the world.
The School of Law reflects the recent Russell group achievement in that we consistently perform well in external university rankings for law. We outperformed the top ranking law faculties within the Russell Group of British Universities as well as the 1994 Group of British Universities. In the Guardian University Guide 2014, we are ranked 6th in the UK and 3rd in London, and the Times Good University Guide 2013 ranks us 8th in the UK and third in London. In the 2013 National Student Survey (NSS), 94 per cent of our students expressed overall satisfaction with their course, indicating our dedication to ensuring a brilliant student experience.
All of our LLB programmes are qualifying law degrees and are recognised by the Bar Council and Law Society. You will benefit from the expertise of our staff, many of whom are working at the cutting edge of research in their disciplines and carry out high-profile work advising the United Nations, EU institutions, the Council of Europe, the World Bank, the International Court of Justice in The Hague, NGOs, as well as the British Parliament and foreign governments.
Our active and successful Mooting Society will give you the opportunity to take on the role of a barrister arguing legal points in a hypothetical case. The final of the annual competition is judged by a senior member of the judiciary. You will also have the chance to compete in national competitions. In 2011, we won the first English Law Student Association mooting competition, beating teams from across the country, including Oxford, in the final.
We were the first university in London to have an on-site Legal Advice Centre where students are given the opportunity to place law into a practical legal context. Working under the supervision of volunteer lawyers, students advise clients in areas of law such as employment, consumer, property, defamation, personal injury, medical negligence, intellectual property, contract and human rights. We are fortunate enough to have lawyers from Allen & Overy, Field Fisher Waterhouse Mishcon de Reya, Nabas Legal, Simmons & Simmons and Reed Smith working closely with our students, providing guidance and supervision, as well as training and careers advice.
The experience and connections gained through this award-winning service, as well as our other student led Law-specific groups and societies, can provide invaluable learning experience as well as many networking opportunities that can help you both as a student and in your future in Law.
Our Student Pro Bono Society (described as ‘one of the best’ student pro bono groups in the country) has over 350 members. ‘Pro Bono’ means work done for the public good without compensation. As students develop their skills and legal knowledge, they are able to become involved in increasingly challenging and hands-on projects.
Our students can also choose to become involved in the School’s other societies. The Law Society has the main objective of assisting students within the School of Law with all aspects of their study, running a variety of social, networking, and workshop events throughout the year.
The Bar Society is a student group created for those students wishing to pursue a career at the Bar. Their main aim is to assist in the education of the Department’s undergraduate students in regard to their professional development and experience of life within the profession. The Bar Society endeavours to introduce students to a breadth of experiences from a variety of sources, providing exposure to all members of the legal profession.
The School of Law runs a series of guest lectures which students have the opportunity to attend, including an annual Law and Society Lecture. Previous speakers have included Albie Sachs, Shami Chakrabarti and Sir Ross Cranston. More information can be found on the Events page.
The School prides itself on offering these unique opportunities to our students and considers that they will enrich your learning experience with us and provide you with skills that will last a lifetime.
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