About Birmingham
Birmingham is one of Europe’s most vibrant cities, a great place to live and work and boasts one of the largest concentrations of leading law firms and lawyers outside London.
Birmingham itself has a lively feel. There is the famous new look Bull Ring, top clubs, comedy venues, the shows of the NEC and the outstanding Symphony Hall, Premiership football and plenty of seasonal activities.
Birmingham as a centre of legal excellence is a fine choice of city to study and work. The Birmingham legal market remains as vibrant and competitive as ever, attracting some of the UK's leading firms. Birmingham's legal sector has always been strong, home to the country's largest local law society; largest set of barristers' chambers in the country.
This wealth of legal organisations, chambers and firms means that initiatives established by the College of Law, Birmingham receive strong support and assistance from people working in the legal sector.
The legal sector continues to go from strength to strength, building international links and creating an important national profile. Birmingham's commercial lawyers are making their mark in the global marketplace in a move designed to benefit local firms of all sizes.
As well as a strong legal sector Birmingham city offers many diverse activities that are guaranteed to impress whatever your age or budget. The gem of the Jewellery Quarter is home to both unique shops and fascinating museums whilst all aspects of Asian culture can be experienced in the Balti Triangle. As well as hosting many high profile sporting events Birmingham boasts many top attractions including Thinktank, Cadbury World and The National Sea Life Centre.
The city centre has stylish malls and friendly markets. The last three years have seen a major investment in the city’s malls and stores, with the opening of the £500 million Bullring and a £30 million refurbishment to House of Fraser.
It's not just the exciting diversity of international flavours on offer, but the sheer quality of food in Birmingham. Whether you're looking for a Michelin Star restaurant or a great value Balti, Birmingham conjures up a world of enticing flavours to suit all tastes and budgets.
Birmingham is Europe’s youngest city and with more students than any other UK city outside London, it’s not surprising that Birmingham’s club scene is one of the liveliest in the country. Whether you are after the bustle of the bars and clubs in Broad Street, some of the city’s hippest nightspots in the Mailbox or the newest restaurants in Brindleyplace - all are within easy reach of the city centre. If you’re a cool clubber, the Arcadian is the only place to be. This area of the city offers a wide range of bars and clubs from one of Birmingham’s best gay clubs, Missing, to smooth grooves in Poppy Red.
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