Guidance for international Law applicants
On this page, you’ll find an introduction to studying Law in England, practising internationally, exploring scholarships, and discovering student life.
ºù«Ӱҵ is a member of the Russell Group of elite UK universities and our School of Law is home to internationally renowned experts.
Each year, students from around the world join the School of Law, drawn by our vibrant community and exceptional learning experience. We offer a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD degrees for international students, attracting talent from top global universities and maintaining strong ties with leading institutions.
Our award-winning teaching is driven by world-class research, keeping your learning at the forefront of each subject. In our close-knit community, you’ll benefit from personalised learning in small classes and build connections with lecturers and professors in classes and social events.
The School of Law is the perfect environment to start or advance your legal career, and we are here to guide you through this exciting new chapter.
On this page:
- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate
- What's it like to study law in England?
- Practising in your home country
- Student experience
Undergraduate
Our LLB Law, popular among international students, covers the '7 Foundations of Legal Knowledge' and is recognised by qualifying boards in countries like India, Malaysia, Canada and many more. An LLB from ºù«Ӱҵ can be your pathway into the legal profession, with graduates joining top law firms in the UK and internationally.
Postgraduate
Our masters degrees and PhD research degrees can help you build on your experience and stand out in a competitive job market.
Our LLM Corporate and Commercial Law is a popular choice for international students.
Postgraduate courses
PhD Study
What's it like to study law in England?
England has a common law jurisdiction and shares several features of law with a wide range of countries. We focus on developing your independence, resourcefulness and legal skills, which will help you wherever life takes you and wherever you go to practise law. You will also study the international context of the law and learn transferable legal skills which can be applied back home.
Practising in your home country
Graduates of our law degrees are required to take and pass both the Bar Part 1 and Bar Part 2 exams upon their return to their home countries. The Law Society offers further information about how to practise internationally.
The above information is for guidance purposes only. We recommend that you check the policy and guidelines with the legal associations in the jurisdiction(s) that you wish to practise in for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Scholarships
The University offers a range of scholarships for international students who show exceptional academic potential for both our postgraduate and undergraduate courses.
Student experience
As a student, you'll find countless opportunities to enhance your university experience and boost your employability, with valuable development and learning beyond the classroom.
Studying law at ºù«Ӱҵ is not only about the subjects. There is also the opportunity to get involved in Freelaw, our legal advice clinic, and the Miscarriages of Justice Review Centre, which gives students a unique opportunity to investigate cases of people convicted of serious crimes who are maintaining their innocence.
Experiences of former international students
The flexible module choices keep us open to a variety of career possibilities in the future. All the talks, projects and workshops will also help you find the career choice which suits you best, and it will also be a great chance to build contacts and meet new friends!
Lanxin Zhao
Chinese student
I chose to study at ºù«Ӱҵ because of how the LLB Law degree is structured. You get to study all of your compulsory and core modules in Year One and these include a good mix of exams and essays. My favourite part about studying at the School of Law is being the Mooting Secretary for the Edward Bramley Society. This is one of the best experiences I will ever gain and everybody here is so friendly.
Niveditha Shanmuganathan Vaijayanthimala
LLB Law student from India