The University of Law

The University of Law: legal and professional education in the United Kingdom

The University of Law presents itself as one of the UK's longest-established specialist providers of legal, business and professional education. Its offer ranges from undergraduate to postgraduate studies, as well as continuing professional development and apprenticeships.

Areas of study

The institution delivers undergraduate programmes in law, business, criminology, psychology and computer science, designed with a practical, real-world focus. At postgraduate level, it covers law, business, psychology, computer science and education, with the stated aim of providing academic and professional education that prepares students for employment.

The university also offers professional legal training, apprenticeships, Higher Rights Assessment and continuing courses. Many of its programmes can be studied online, full-time or part-time, with the same quality of teaching as on physical campuses according to the institution itself.

Campuses and locations

The university has campuses in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, London, Manchester and Nottingham, as well as ULaw Online. It also maintains collaborations with several universities: Lancaster University, Newcastle University, Oxford Brookes University, Royal Holloway (University of London), University of East Anglia, University of Exeter, University of Hull, University of Leicester, University of Liverpool, University of Reading, University of Sheffield and University of Southampton. In London it has the Bloomsbury and Moorgate campuses.

Employability and outcomes

The institution highlights that 91% of its postgraduate students who were working were in highly skilled employment 15 months after graduating, according to Graduate Outcomes 2022/23 data (HESA, copyright Jisc 2025). It also notes that it was ranked in the UK top ten for teaching in the 2024 National Student Survey.

As for results in the January 2026 SQE1 assessment, 76% of its students passed at their first attempt, compared with a national first-time pass rate of 58% according to the SRA. The university states that these data are based on over 2,000 responses and that all eligible cohorts were contacted.

Faculty and alumni

More than 90% of its tutors are qualified lawyers and business professionals, according to the university itself, which brings practical experience to teaching. The institution has a network of 100,000 alumni, offering networking opportunities to students and professionals in law and business.

The university has achieved an overall 5-star rating in the QS World University Rankings, with 5 stars in teaching, employability, online learning, academic development and inclusiveness.

Support services and resources

The university offers student support services including financial support, accommodation, services for international students (with specific attention to Hong Kong students), disability and inclusion support, library and study skills, as well as help with the cost of living. It also has employability and careers services, support for alumni and employers, and an Employment Promise.

Its resources include a blog, podcasts, prospectus, information for parents and guardians, and a career pathway selector. The university organises open days and events, such as the Bar Series, talks on the US bar exam and masterclasses.

Institutional commitment

The university declares its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, ethics, sustainability and a safe and inclusive campus. It has an ethics committee, governance bodies and advisory boards. It also publishes its strategic plan, financial statements and policies on accessibility, privacy, antisemitism and modern slavery.