Taking learning further
Practical skills
Our courses are as close to the practice of law as possible, even down to our LPC open-book exams, where you’re free to use your notes, just like a practising lawyer.
Small groups
Most of our training is in small groups to more closely reflect working life as a lawyer and to develop your critical, research and presentation skills.
Commercial awareness
Our programme helps you develop your business acumen and includes business games, talks by guest speakers and presentations from an impressive list of legal and business professionals. These give you the chance to improve your understanding of the business needs that the legal profession and its clients demand and develop the commercial awareness that firms and chambers are looking for to improve your job prospects.
Innovative course design
The College employs the largest team of dedicated course designers in UK legal education. All of our courses have been designed to reflect the challenges of a career in law and to provide the practical knowledge and skills you’ll need to succeed.
Interactive teaching
We’ve pioneered the use of i-Tutorials (online interactive tutorials) and Podcasts on both our GDL and LPC.
Students on all courses benefit from our extensive online learning resources, including our online legal library, and ELITE – our interactive learning support system. We also offer state-of-the-art IT suites, wireless networking, and remote internet access. Find out more about how you’ll learn at The College of Law.
First-class resources
All relevant course materials, text books and case books are included in your course fee, and course materials are also accessible online via ELITE. All students benefit from use of our extensive legal libraries, the largest of any provider, as well as our legal databases. You’ll also have access to unlimited free printing.
Qualified tutors
Our learning style is all about independent learning and thinking – preparing you for the challenges of real life in practice, but offering support when you need it. All of our tutors are qualified lawyers, so they not only have the technical legal expertise, but also understand the practical skills necessary to succeed as a lawyer.
Pioneers of online learning
As part of our commitment to providing you with the most effective and flexible learning methods, we are pioneers of online legal study. Podcasts and i-Tutorials are already integrated into our teaching and we are committed to exploring new innovations and distance learning options to meet your needs.
