UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2019 ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OUR PRESTIGIOUS BRITISH LAW SCHOOLS MEET OUR TEAM AURORA CAMAÑO Student Advisor and Social Media Consultant The CLFA team brings together a wealth of Law and international study experi- DHR, BA (Hons), MA ence. They know what it takes to get accepted to British universities and have Aurora is based out of Vancouver, BC. She earned a BA first-hand knowledge gained from their own time studying in the UK. They have (Hons) in Archaeology and Physical Anthropology, along- side a Diploma in Heritage Resources Management from university application and student support expertise gained from a variety of lead- Memorial University of Newfoundland. ing educational institutions. She continued with postgraduate studies in the UK, receiv- ing her Master’s Degree in Early Medieval and Byzantine Archaeology from Newcastle University. She is currently a PhD Candidate in Archaeol- HEIDI SCHULZE ogy and Hellenic Studies at Simon Fraser University. Manager, H.B.A, M.A. Heidi Schulze is currently based in Waterloo, Ontario, MERIKA YONG PING where she earned an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Student Advisor and Event Coordinator, B.A., M.A. Anthropology and Archaeology with a minor in Classical Merika is currently based out of her hometown of Victoria, Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University. She studied at Durham BC. She studied for her BA in Political Science at UBC University, and earned a Master’s Degree in Classics and and has a soft spot for the west coast of Canada. She also Ancient History. Heidi has a strong interest is assisting earned an MA with distinction in International Relations at students achieve their goals of pursuing further education the University of Kent. Merika loved her time studying and and is particularly enthusiastic about working with potential Law Students. In her role living in the UK so much that she made it her job to help as Canada Law From Abroad Manager, Heidi is fulfilling her goal of guiding students other students get there! on their paths towards successful futures!

MARK MCGRATH HILARY FAGAN Student Advisor and University Liaison, B.A., M.A. Student Advisor, B.A. (Hons), M.A. Mark works as CLFA’s communication link with our UK uni- Hilary is currently based out of St. Thomas, Ontario. She versity partners alongside being part of our student advising earned her Honours BA in Archaeology and Medieval team. He worked as an International Student Recruitment Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University and earned her Masters Officer at Lancaster University for almost 5 years and of Medieval Archaeology at the University of Sheffield in currently resides in Mexico. He has a BA in History from South Yorkshire, . Hilary enjoyed her studies the University of Warwick and his Master’s was specifically in the United Kingdom and wants to share that experience related to the importance of international education at the with other students. Studying abroad was the opportunity University level. of a lifetime, and she believes all students should have the chance to follow their aspirations.

02 STUDY LAW IN THE UK: UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2019/20 FIND OUT MORE: CANADALAWFROMABROAD.COM 03 Canada Law From Abroad WHY CLFA? is extremely helpful in the “process of applying to law Since 2006, we have provided a free advisory service on how to study Law in the schools. I felt comfortable UK, while working with internationally recognized Law Schools. If you wish to pur- that I had the help I sue a Law Degree in Britain we can offer you the support and guidance you need needed to make applying to significantly enhance your chances of acceptance. go smoothly as possible. My advisor was very YOUR FREE SERVICE friendly and always had a answer to all my CLFA can offer this unique service for free, as our funding is provided by the British universi- questions. Thanks CLFA! ties that we represent in Canada. Serene A., University of Exeter, 2018 We select and work with universities that offer Law programmes at the highest academic level. This provides you with a wealth of institutions and locations to choose from.

YOUR PERSONAL ADVISOR

You will benefit from having a Canadian personal advisor to answer all of your questions and help you navigate the often confusing application process.

Each of our expert advisors has personal experience studying in Britain, meaning they have a wealth of first-hand knowledge about our partner universities.

START YOUR ACADEMIC JOURNEY TODAY

Our advisors will encourage YOU CAN and prepare you to attend BENEFIT FROM: top tier Law Degree programmes with the UK • Expert advice and guidance university that best matches • Personal statement review your academic and personal • Application assistance goals. • Visa guidance • Pre-departure support

04 STUDY LAW IN THE UK: UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2019/20 FIND OUT MORE: CANADALAWFROMABROAD.COM 05 UK LAW SCHOOL ADVANTAGES:

• No LSAT • Internationally Recognized Degrees • Start a Law Degree Direct from High School • Comparable cost to a Law Degree in Canada • Earn a Qualifying Law Degree in Two Years • Specialize with a 12 month LLM • Boost Employability through International Experience • Inexpensive Travel Opportunities

06 STUDY LAW IN THE UK: UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2019/20 FIND OUT MORE: CANADALAWFROMABROAD.COM 07 Applying to law school FINDING THE RIGHT LAW in another country may “seem like a daunting task. But with the help PROGRAMME FOR YOU of Canada Law From Abroad, it was made There are a range of UK Law degrees available that are comparable to those simple. The service offered in Canada and some that are only available when you choose to study in CLFA provides is Britain. Discover which UK Law programme is right for you. tremendous. Your personal advisor will go 3 YEAR LLB DEGREE through everything with you, step by step. • The same length as a qualifying Canadian Degree, but you can enter directly from high school. Kathleen S. University of Birmingham, 2018 • Two years of core law modules and one year of law electives • Admission requires a High School Diploma and will consider applicants with any level of post-secondary studies 2 YEAR “ACCELERATED” LLB DEGREE OTHER STUDY OPTIONS: A shorter degree than those offered by any Canadian law school • Two years of core law modules with limited law electives COMBINE A 2 YEAR LLB AND 1 YEAR LLM • Admission requires a High School Diploma and a 4-year Undergraduate Pursue a 2 year Accelerated LLB and follow up with a 1 year LLM to maximize Degree employability. This combination will also cut the number of accreditation exams you have to complete to the minimum 5. By pursuing this route you will 1 YEAR GRADUATE LLM (MASTERS OF LEGAL LAWS) obtain a specialist Law degree in the same length of time it takes to complete A specialised LLM that does not always require an LLB, unlike in Canada a general JD degree in Canada. • Admission requires an Undergraduate Degree, not necessarily in the study of Law SUBJECT SPECIFIC LLBS • Programme is 12 months in length Our partner universities offer a variety of LLBs that focus in a vast range of • Specialism in Law creates career opportunities subjects, combining a qualifying law degree with modules in Business, • Programmes allow for flexibility in the focus of your research Politics, Philosophy, and languages. These LLBs are three or four years in length. Check our partner pages in this booklet for a list of the programmes PHD offered. • Minimum 3 years in length • Choose from a vast range of research topics ENGLISH AND FRENCH LAW LLBS • Pursue the opportunity for ground-breaking research A few of our partner universities offer a combined degree in English common • Gain qualifications to teach Law at the university level law and French civil law, called a Maîtrise programme. These programmes • Work alongside globally leading researchers in your field and obtain are 4 years in length and would provide students the opportunity to study in networking connections France. Graduates could become accredited in all provinces in Canada. For • Become a top authority in your field more details, sign up on our website and talk to one of our advisors. • Improve the legal sector

08 STUDY LAW IN THE UK: UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2019/20 FIND OUT MORE: CANADALAWFROMABROAD.COM 09 WHY A LLM? PRACTICE LAW IN CANADA

Are you interested in a career in law but not necessarily as a practicing ACCREDITATION THROUGH THE NCA lawyer? Or are you already a practicing lawyer but would like to stand out from the masses by specialising in a specific area of law? If the answer is yes, • UK LLB and Canadian JD degrees are both qualifying law degrees with the Master of Laws (LLM) may be for you! the same core Common Law curriculum

The LLM is a post graduate degree which provides legal career aspirants with • The accreditation of ‘foreign’ law degrees to practice in Canada is valuable knowledge in law. In today’s changing market globalization has led administered by the National Committee on Accreditation to the increased diversification of professional services which has affected the legal services market, making the LLM a highly sought after degree. Individuals • The accreditation of a Common Law LLB degree from the UK is a routine aware of emerging consulting opportunities in the new economy are taking process in Canada the opportunity to add value to their career arsenal by obtaining a LLM as their legal services career credential. • Accreditation can be achieved by writing self-study NCA exams or approved programmes at Canadian law schools The program focuses in a specific area such as: commercial law, international human rights, maritime law, intellectual property law, energy and oil law, and • Students with three years of UK Law education (Three Year LLB or a Two several others. Year LLB followed by a One Year LLM) usually write five NCA exams

• Two Year Accelerated LLB graduates will usually write eight NCA exams LLM GRADUATES CAN: to meet the ‘three years of legal education’ requirement for their Canadian Certificate of Qualification. • Pursue further studies such as a PhD in Law order to achieve an academic career in research or university teaching.

• Work as a legal consultant or policy writer in non-governmental organizations, governmental agencies, business corporations, and consulting firms

• Help working lawyers build their legal practice as a specialist in their chosen sub-field

10 STUDY LAW IN THE UK: UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2019/20 FIND OUT MORE: CANADALAWFROMABROAD.COM 11 OUR PREFERRED LAW SCHOOLS We can help you help you successfully apply to these universities:

Queen’s University Belfast University of York

University of Leeds

University of Birmingham

University of Essex

LONDON

University of Kent

University of Southampton University of Sussex University of Exeter

• Brunel University • City, • Queen Mary University of London

12 STUDY LAW IN THE UK: UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2019/20 FIND OUT MORE: CANADALAWFROMABROAD.COM 13 The campus is beautiful, and the staff and academic community is and have been always very welcoming and supportive. Tyler “ University of Birmingham

Birmingham offers a range of LLB and LLM degrees. Contact our advising team today to learn more about studying law in the UK. Based in the City of Birmingham, the University boasts an outstanding campus in ’s second largest city. Birmingham Law School is LLB Programmes: housed in its own attractive building, part of the original redbrick of the • Law University, in the heart of a spacious, leafy campus. The school’s wide • Law for Graduates • Law with Business Studies range of legal programmes, depth and flexibility in module choice and • Law with Criminology extra-curricular support for students ensure outstanding educational • International Law and FACTS experiences. Globalisation • Law with French Law Number of students: 35,000 • Law with German Law For over 85 years, Birmingham Law School has made major contributions to teaching and scholarship. Birmingham’s academics remain leaders in the field and LLM Specialisms: Established: 1825 author many key works used by practitioners today. Law students come from all • Commercial Law around the world contributing to a vibrant mix of people, nationalities and cultures, • Criminal Law and Criminal Justice LLB tuition fees: • International Commercial Law enriching the learning and teaching environment. • International Law and from £17,640 per year (2019) Globalisation The University of Birmingham is one of the most popular British universities for • International Law LLM: Crime, Location: In the middle of Canadian students choosing to study law overseas. There are currently over 80 Justice and Human Rights England, approx. 1.5 hours • International Trade Law Canadian students studying in the Law School, whom have developed and • LLM (General) by train from Nottingham and cultivated membership of a Canadian Students Law society and progressed 2 hours from London modules in Canadian Constitutional Law currently on offer in the LLB programmes. birmingham.ac.uk

14 STUDY LAW IN THE UK: UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2019/20 FIND OUT MORE: CANADALAWFROMABROAD.COM 15 Brunel offers a range of LLB and LLM degrees. Contact our advising team today to learn more about studying law in the UK.

LLB Programmes: • Law LLB • Law (Graduate Entry) LLB • Law with Criminal Justice LLB • Law with International Arbitration and Commercial Law LLB

LLM Specialisms: • General Master of Laws (LLM) • International Commercial Law • International Financial Regulation and Corporate Law • International Human Rights Law • International Intellectual Brunel University is a campus university on the outskirts of London. Property Law Brunel Law school has its own dedicated building, allowing you to be surrounded by fellow law students and academics who are focused on your education. The building has its own classrooms, research spaces, IT suites, and social areas.

Brunel Law School has its own moot court where you can practice your skills in speaking, presenting and arguing your case for a jury. The library at Brunel FACTS University London has a dedicated law section with its own librarian, providing you quick access to books and journal articles, as well as more specific access to Number of students: 13,000 particular databases, covering all your study needs. Established: 1966 Brunel Law School is a diverse and vibrant community where you will be supported in your studies and encouraged to develop your skills for your future LLB tuition fees: career. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the many opportunities from £15,400 per year (2019) available to enhance employment prospects and can join the Brunel Law Society as well as access many other extra-curricular activities Location: Uxbridge, approx. 45 minutes by underground to The Brunel University campus is located just 45 minutes by underground from the centre of London Central London. Students are able to explore and enjoy London, with everything the capital city has to offer without the expense of living in Central London. brunel.ac.uk

16 STUDY LAW IN THE UK: UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2019/20 FIND OUT MORE: CANADALAWFROMABROAD.COM 17 I strongly believe that law is a central facet to the functioning of society and now I can join the legal profession as I embark on this new and challenging enterprise.

Paula, “ City, University of London

City, University of London welcomes applications for a wide range of legal degrees from Canadian students so be in touch with our advising team today to learn more about studying law in the UK.

LLB Programmes: • Law • Law (Graduate Entry)

LLM Specialisms: FACTS • Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution Number of students: 18,000 The is one of London’s major schools offering an • Criminal Litigation impressive range of academic and professional courses. As one of the • Dispute Resolution first law schools in London to educate students and practitioners at all • European Commercial Law Established: 1894 • European Union Law stages of legal education, this world-renowned law school offers • International Banking and LLB tuition fees: courses suitable for everyone interested in following a career in law. Finance Law • International Commercial Law from £14,790 per year (2019) • International Economic Law The City Law School is part of City, University of London; a leading international • International Energy Law and Location: Central London, in University and the only university in London to be both committed to academic Regulation walking distance from Covent excellence and focused on business and the professions. With its unique location • International Human Rights • Maritime Law Garden, Oxford Street and in the centre of one of the world’s most exciting cities, City’s commitment to • Professional Advocacy London Eye teaching quality and the success of graduates in the work place together make it • Public International Law an ideal choice for students. • International Business Law (Online) city.ac.uk

18 STUDY LAW IN THE UK: UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2019/20 FIND OUT MORE: CANADALAWFROMABROAD.COM 19 CLFA helped me fulfill two dreams: that I would study law, and that I would study law in England. CLFA is a fantastic service – an absolute must if one has an interest in pursuing their legal studies in

England. Adam, “ University of Essex

Essex offers a range of LLB and LLM degrees. Contact our advising team today to learn more about studying law in the UK.

LLB Programmes: • Law The University of Essex is a campus-based university located within an • Law (Senior Status) hour from Central London, offering guaranteed on-campus • Law with Business accommodation and excellent study and leisure facilities. • Law with Criminology • Law with Human Rights FACTS • Law with Finance Essex Law School is ‘freer, more daring and more experimental’ than a traditional • Law with Politics Number of students: 15,000 law school. Your legal education has to be relevant and responsive to the needs of • Law with Philosophy • LLB English and French Law a changing society, so the School’s approach is global in outlook, based on (Maîtrise) Established: 1964 justice, and engaged with real-world problems. Essex Law School is also home to the largest double-degree programme in the UK, with students qualifying to LLM Specialisms: LLB tuition fees: practise in both France and England and Wales. • International Human Rights Law from £15,750 per year (2019) • International Humanitarian Law • Economic, Social and Cultural The Human Rights Centre at Essex is one of the oldest academic human rights Rights Location: 3 campuses, all centres in the world and enjoys a global reputation as a leader in the field of • International Commercial and located within 1 hour of central human rights research, practice, and education. The Human Rights Centre was Business Law London. The largest campus is • International Trade Law awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize in 2010 in recognition of the University’s • International Trade and Maritime located in a suburban setting in work in advancing global human rights. Students gain practical experience with Law Colchester the Essex Law Clinic and Human Rights Clinic helping you advance your legal skills and abilities through real world application. essex.ac.uk

20 STUDY LAW IN THE UK: UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2019/20 FIND OUT MORE: CANADALAWFROMABROAD.COM 21 The application process was a breeze thanks to my CLFA advisor. I’m looking forward to attending the University of Exeter in for the 2 year LLB program! Donya, “ University of Exeter

Exeter offers a range of LLB and LLM degrees. Contact our advising team today to learn more about studying law in the UK.

The University of Exeter is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities, combining academic excellence and LLB Programmes: world-leading research with a stunning campus in the most beautiful • Law • Law (Graduate Entry) part of the UK. • Law with European Study • English Law and French Law (LLB/ FACTS Law at Exeter is ranked in the Top 100 in the Times World University Rankings Master 1) 2018, with the Law School delivering a first-class legal education. Offering some Number of students: 22,000 LLM Specialisms: of the most sought-after law courses in the UK, the Law School offers a • LLM Master of Laws cosmopolitan teaching environment attracting students, staff and visiting scholars • International Commercial Law Established: 1955 from around the world. • European Law • Maritime Law LLB tuition fees: • Intellectual Property Law The portfolio of degrees and extra-curricular activities, such as mooting, pro bono • International Human Rights Law from £17,600 per year (2019) work, study tours and work placements, offer unrivalled opportunities to gain • Insurance Law invaluable legal experience both at home and abroad and promise to offer a • International Law, Conflict and Location: Located in the South unique experience in as well as out of the classroom. Security West of England, right on the coast The flexible graduate programmes have been specifically designed to respond to the needs of law firms, ’ chambers, and other employers for subject exeter.ac.uk specialists. You will be encouraged to take a fresh perspective, to think independently and solve problems – all the attributes of a good lawyer.

22 STUDY LAW IN THE UK: UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2019/20 FIND OUT MORE: CANADALAWFROMABROAD.COM 23 The exposure and experience I have gained at Kent Law Clinic will undoubtedly aide me in my future as an Ontario lawyer. Qani, “ University of Kent Kent offers a range of LLB and LLM degrees. Contact our advising team today to learn more about studying law in the UK.

LLB Programmes: One of the UK’s top universities, the University of Kent offers you a • Law • Law (Senior Status) superb academic environment, world-leading research, stunning study • Law with a Language (French) locations and a fantastic student experience. • Law with a Language (German) • Law with a Language (Spanish) The Canterbury campus of the University of Kent is a beautiful 300-acre campus in • English and French Law the far south east of England, overlooking the (originally Roman and now largely • European Legal Studies FACTS medieval) city of Canterbury, the centre of which is less than a mile from campus. • International Legal Studies with a Year Abroad The University is less than an hour from London, and under two hours from Paris, Number of students: 20,100 France. LLM Specialisms: • Criminal Justice • Human Rights Law Established: 1965 Kent Law School is one of the UK’s leading law schools, welcoming its first • Intellectual Property Law substantial entry class of Canadian students in 2008. Graduates of Kent have • International Environmental Law LLB tuition fees: returned to practice in Canada in large commercial firms, provincial firms, as and Policy from £15,700 per year (2019) public legal counsel, and specialist firms. Kent has an active student led Canadian • International Criminal Justice • International Law with Law Society, which organises everything from visits by Canadian Law Schools and International Location: UK campuses in Canadian alumni in practice, to an annual Thanksgiving dinner! Relations Canterbury and Medway, • International Commercial Law European centres in Brussels, • International Law Students at Kent have the opportunity to become involved in the award-winning Paris, Athens and Rome Kent Law Clinic, which represents real clients on a pro bono basis, offering • Law and the Humanities • Medical Law and Ethics unprecedented insight into the relationship between law in theory and law in kent.ac.uk action. The Law School also offers co-curricular modules in Mooting, Negotiation, Mediation, and Client Interviewing, and as an annual Canadian Law Moot.

24 STUDY LAW IN THE UK: UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2019/20 FIND OUT MORE: CANADALAWFROMABROAD.COM 25 The law school is fantastic and the teachers are incredible. Canada Law from Abroad offers such a great service, they helped me every step of the way Robert, “ University of Leeds With over 100 years of experience delivering world class law, the University of Leeds offers excellent law programmes with a very broad range of subjects so get in touch our advising team today to learn more about studying law in the UK.

LLB Programmes: • Law • Law (Graduate Entry) • Law with European Legal Studies FACTS • Law with International Legal Studies The University of Leeds is a Russell Group university and is ranked • Law with French Law highly for Law. Leeds is a prestigious, research-intensive university with • Law with German Law Number of students: 34,000 a global reputation for outstanding teaching and an exceptional student • Law with Hispanic Law Established: 1904 experience. LLM Specialisms: • Criminal Justice and Criminal Law Every year more than 7,000 international students from over 150 countries choose • Intellectual Property Law LLB tuition fees: to study at Leeds, making its campus one of the most diverse and multicultural in • International Banking and Finance from £18,500 per year (2019) the UK. Law • International Business Law • International Corporate Law Location: Leeds is located in the The School of Law hosts a strong community of international students and staff, • International Human Rights Law heart of the UK in the north of who bring fresh perspectives to both the lecture theatre and beyond. The School is • International Law England. It is 2 hours from very active both academically and socially and hosts regular events with guest • International Trade Law London and 50 minutes from • Law and Social Justice speakers, careers fairs and other annual events. Manchester by train leeds.ac.uk

26 STUDY LAW IN THE UK: UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2019/20 FIND OUT MORE: CANADALAWFROMABROAD.COM 27 Queen Mary University of London offers a range of LLB and LLM degrees. Contact our advising team today to learn more about studying law in the UK.

LLB Programmes: • Law • Law (Senior Status) • Global Law • English and European Law • Law and History • Law and Politics • Law with Business • English and French Law

LLM Specialisms: • Art, Business and Law • Banking and Finance Law • Commercial and Corporate Law • Commercial Law • Comparative and International Dispute Resolution • Competition Law • Computer and Communications Law • Criminal Justice Queen Mary, part of the prestigious University of London, is a top UK • Energy and Natural Resources Law • Environmental Law research university with membership to the Russell Group of leading • European Law British universities. • Human Rights Law • Immigration Law • Insurance Law FACTS The School of Law has been ranked 3rd in the UK and 1st in London in the • Intellectual Property Law Guardian University Guide 2015 subject league tables and continues to offer • International Business Law Number of students: outstanding academics year after year. • International Economic Law 25,000 • International Shipping Law (Piraeus, Greece) Established: 1887 In 2015, the School of Law celebrated 50 years of delivering top academic law • International Shipping Law instruction, preparing students for a diverse and challenging legal world. Students • Law and Economics LLB tuition fees: explore subjects reflecting modern global society, from human rights to insurance • Legal Theory law and competition law to intellectual property. The School of Law hosts regular • LLM Flexible Study (Laws) from £19,500 per year (2019) • Media Law seminars and conferences, fostering a vibrant research culture of which students • Medical Law Location: Located in Mile End, are a key part. • Paris • Public International Law East London With an ideal London campus location, you will be in close proximity to the Royal • Regulation and Compliance (London) • Sorbonne Law School - Queen Mary qmul.ac.uk Courts of Justice, which houses the Court of Appeal and the High Court, University of London Double LLM connecting you with leading legal professionals. Being in the capital, you’ll have • Tax Law access to one of Europe’s leading law libraries at the University of London’s Institute • Technology, Media and of Advanced Legal Studies in Russell Square. Telecommunications Law

28 STUDY LAW IN THE UK: UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2019/20 FIND OUT MORE: CANADALAWFROMABROAD.COM 29 Offering a range of Law degrees, Queen’s is a fantastic university to study law and an even more so amazingly robust and picturesque city to live in. Contact our advising team today to learn more.

LLB Programmes: • LLB Law • Graduate Entry LLB • LLB Law and Politics • LLB Law & Languages

LLM Specialisms: • Masters in Law (MLaw) • Human Rights • Human Rights and Criminal Justice • International Business Law • International Business Law including Placement • Criminology and Criminal Justice • General LLM

The Law School at Queen’s University Belfast is ranked as one of the top • JD Juris Doctor Schools in the UK, with over 150 years of academic instruction.

The School is widely acknowledged as a leading centre of legal scholarship and research in the UK and Ireland with particular strengths in commercial law, FACTS corporate governance, environmental law, human rights, criminology and criminal justice, public law and common law. Number of students: 24,000

You will be taught by scholars from all over the world, many of whom have Established: 1845 international reputations in their fields and all are committed teachers and researchers. Students also have access to an excellent law section in the library LLB tuition fees: and extensive IT facilities. Queen’s has some of the best mooters in the country, from £16,400 per year (2019) with an established track record of winning national awards. As well as mooting, they have a successful Alternative Dispute Resolution Society that is popular with Location: Queen’s is located in amongst Canadian students. a leafy area, 15 minutes walk from the city centre The Law School is situated in the heart of a beautiful campus located just 15 minutes walk from Belfast City Centre in Northern Ireland’s capital city. qub.ac.uk

30 STUDY LAW IN THE UK: UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2019/20 FIND OUT MORE: CANADALAWFROMABROAD.COM 31 The program is very well designed, and the faculty is well connected and also very supportive. The professors’ passion towards law and the topics covered in classes are really encouraging and inspiring. “ Rico, University of Southampton

Southampton offers a range of LLB and LLM degrees. Contact our advising team today to learn more about studying law in the UK.

LLB Programmes: • Law • Law (Graduate Accelerated Programme) FACTS Situated in a warm and green City on the south coast of England and • Law with JD Pathway just over an hour away from London, the University of Southampton • European Legal Studies Number of students: 25,000 offers students a vibrant and cosmopolitan city in which to live and • International Legal Studies • Maritime Law Established: 1862 study. • Law with Psychology

Southampton Law School is proud to be one of the leading law schools in the LLM Specialisms: LLB tuition fees: country with a worldwide reputation for excellence in education and research. • Commercial and Corporate Law from £17,065 per year (2019) • Information Technology and They have a strong network of links with business and industry and are home to Commerce some of the most prestigious research centres in the world. • Insurance Law Location: Southampton, South • International Business Law coast of England, 2 hours from Southampton prides itself on the welcoming and supportive environment for the • International Law London • Maritime Law students. Support for Canadian students in particular is unparalleled: ranging from • LLM (General) a dedicated Canadian Law Library on campus through to a Canadian Law southampton.ac.uk Society, Canadian Law Ambassadors, tailored careers support and guidance for moving back to Canada with a Southampton degree.

32 STUDY LAW IN THE UK: UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2019/20 FIND OUT MORE: CANADALAWFROMABROAD.COM 33 My most memorable experience studying at the University of Sussex, was the Professors; they were passionate and articulate and offered extra support and office hours to help us when

we needed it. Sara, “ University of Sussex

Sussex offers a range of LLB and LLM degrees. Contact our advising team today to learn more about studying law in the UK. The University of Sussex is an excellent example of a quintessential southern British university. Located at Falmer on the outskirts of Brighton, they are the LLB Programmes: only UK University surrounded by a national park. • Law • Law (Graduate Entry) Just nine minutes from Brighton, one of the top-10 city beach destinations in the • Law with a Language world, plus an hour train ride away from Central London and a quick 30 minute ride • Law with American Studies FACTS from London Gatwick, one of the UK’s major international airports, Sussex allows for • Law with Business and Management easy travel to anywhere in the UK and mainland Europe. • Law with Criminology Number of students: 18,000 • Law with International Relations • Law with Media Sussex Law School provides a truly international, stimulating and engaging learning Established: 1961 environment for you to build a rich base of knowledge. They’re recognised as a • Law with Politics

world-leading research centre where research underpins teaching. Courses are LLM Specialisms: LLB tuition fees: designed with skills training at their core, enabling you to think logically about legal • Corruption, Law and Governance from £16,750 per year (2019) problems and prepare you for your future career. The school offers various practical (Qatar) • Criminal Law and Criminology skills-based courses including: mooting, client interviewing, negotiation, criminal • Environmental Law Location: Brighton, 1.5 hours advocacy, and the opportunity to provide legal advice to the public through the • Information Technology and from London Sussex Law Clinic. Intellectual Property Law • International Commercial and sussex.ac.uk Sussex Law School has developed solid links with Canada with more than 100 Trade Law • International Financial Law Canadian students studying law. This strong Canadian influence on campus is • International Human Rights Law reflected in the existence of the Canadian Student Law Society and ground-breaking • International Law research across a range of areas including the use of Canadian case law.

34 STUDY LAW IN THE UK: UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2019/20 FIND OUT MORE: CANADALAWFROMABROAD.COM 35 With help with my personal statement to advise on schools and encouragement I was accepted to York! I’m very exited for my journey in the UK!

Bailey, “ University of York

As a member of the prestigious Russell Group, the University of York is committed to maintaining the very best research, providing an outstanding teaching and learning experience for students from all backgrounds and making unrivalled links with business and the public sector. York offers a range of LLB and LLM FACTS During your Law programme, you’ll be taught by leading academics whose research degrees. Contact our advising team today to learn more about Number of students: 18,000 has global impact and directly influences the curriculum and course content. Your studying law in the UK. learning is supported by excellent academic facilities and study areas, including a Established: 1963 large library which holds copies of essential texts and is open 24 hours a day, 363 LLB Programmes: • Law days a year. You are further supported by a personal supervisor and a range of skills LLB tuition fees: workshops. • Law (Senior Status) from £17 120 per year (2019) LLM Specialisms: • Art Law York Law School is a radical modern law school which delivers innovative Location: 2 miles from York programmes designed to provide you with the intellectual challenge of an academic • International Corporate and Commercial Law centre, 2.5 hours by train from discipline while simultaneously preparing you for the world of work after the • International Human Rights Law London and 3 hours by train to completion of your course. Additionally, York Law School has an extensive Careers and Practice Edinburgh Programme, designed and delivered by a full-time Law Employability Tutor. This • Legal and Political Theory includes collaborations with leading law firms, as well as skills sessions and one to • Professional Practice (Corporate Commercial) york.ac.uk one guidance to support your personal development.

36 STUDY LAW IN THE UK: UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2019/20 FIND OUT MORE: CANADALAWFROMABROAD.COM 37