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Top 10 reasons to study law at Edge Hill University

1. Law clinic

Build your experience of advising real clients with genuine legal issues – providing free of charge legal advice to staff, students and members of the public.

2. Law alumni association

Over 500 Edge Hill law graduates provide mentoring for our students by way of informal chats, careers talks and mentoring – as well as providing networking and work experience opportunities for you.

3. Law students society

Get involved with educational visits, social events, a mooting society, networking events, an end of year awards dinner, and an annual Judge-Gatfield Negotiation Competition.

4. Master your mooting in our
on-campus courtroom

Practice your skills and challenge yourself with mooting competitions – a fantastic way to build your confidence and feel comfortable in a courtroom setting.

5. Learn from experienced professionals

Our Law modules are taught by lecturers who are experts in their field – sharing knowledge and real-world experience with you. Staff specialisms include human rights, media law, international business law and sports law.

6. Regular guest speakers
and visiting lecturers

Hear insights from experienced lawyers like Paul Tweed – a libel lawyer who has represented clients such as Britney Spears, Whitney Houston and Liam Neeson.

7. Trips to London, Strasbourg and Brussels

Past and present law students have visited courts including the Old Bailey, the Supreme Court and Parliament in London, the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg and the European Parliament and European Commission in Brussels.

8. Fantastic careers support

Our dedicated law careers adviser is on-hand to help you explore your career options, whether you want to be a barrister, a solicitor or something entirely different. While you study, we’ll help you get into volunteering, secure a part time job, or develop your CV.

9. Boost your confidence and
build your network

Attend annual law careers days and meet practitioners working in diverse areas of law, with the opportunity to network and explore career options in a relaxed environment.

10. Amazing facilities include our
new law and psychology building
and our £27m 24/7 Catalyst

Your study spaces include a Harvard-style lecture theatre in our Law and Psychology building, group and solo study pods in Catalyst, and of course the courtroom in our historical main building.

Discover our law courses and apply now

July 8, 2022

Tags: #business & law
Departments: law and criminal justice
Subjects: law | law