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The benefits of studying with us

Here’s why so many of our former students and those in the legal profession recommend us as the best starting point for a career in law:

Outstanding reputation

• We’re the UK’s longest established and only truly specialist law school.
• Nearly all practising lawyers in England and Wales have studied with us at some point.
• The leading law firms - including the leading global firms - regularly choose us for their training needs.
• You get the widest choice of study locations around the country.

Outstanding teaching quality

• All our centres have received the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s top rating in all areas of the LPC – no other national provider can match this.
• We can award additional Bachelor’s or Master’s law degrees if you study with us – recognition of our impeccable academic standards.
• We offer flexible full-time and part-time study options and unmatched opportunities to specialise in different areas of law.
• You get a blend of traditional and cutting-edge learning methods, all delivered by qualified lawyers with practical experience.

Outstanding preparation for practice

• All our courses are truly vocational and practice-focused.
• Our award-winning pro bono programme can help you gain invaluable practical experience.
• The largest and best-resourced legal careers service in the UK is at your disposal to help you find your ideal job.
• You can benefit from our connections with law firms and chambers throughout the country.

"The majority of law firms recognise The College of Law as the best provider. This is further evidenced in the number of students attending the College that secure training contracts and pupillages."

Bethaney Bostock – GDL Student 2007/08