The University of Law
What really sets us apart from other universities is the guiding principle that future lawyers and business leaders should learn in a realistic, professional and contemporary context, with plenty of practical interactive engagement. That's why we keep our contact hours high and our teaching groups small. All of our courses are designed with a unique, varied and innovative learning approach proven to deliver self-reliant professionals who can compete in the fast changing professional world. With a focus on developing skills in problem-solving, weighing up arguments, critical thinking and commercial awareness, our courses are designed to prepare you for the real-life challenges of the working world. To find out more about our postgraduate programmes please visit this webpage.
Live opportunities
Commercial Awareness Explained
Do you want to become more commercially aware but don't know where to start? This virtual event is for you! Our guest speaker, Husnara Begum, a former magic circle corporate lawyer, will introduce you to the fundamentals of commercial awareness, how law firms operate as businesses and how an M&A deal works. You'll also have the opportunity to join short commercial case study sessions to learn about key developments as well as how to 'sell' your commercial knowledge when applying to graduate roles.
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Postgrad Unpacked: What Really Changes after Undergraduate Study?
What actually changes when you move from undergraduate to postgraduate study? This interactive session will unpack the reality of postgraduate learning, including teaching approaches, workload, independence and student community, so you know exactly what to expect. We’ll also share practical advice to help you navigate the transition with confidence and explore your postgraduate options here with us at The University of Law.
VirtualSocial Sciences Networking Fair
Are you interested in a career in criminology or psychology? Would you like to find out more about the various pathways you can take once you have studied a postgraduate course? The social sciences networking fair will give you the opportunity to network with professionals and meet potential employers to learn more about future career and volunteering experiences. Discover more information about our postgraduate courses in criminology and psychology as well as hearing about where your degree can take you from our award-winning employability team. During the event you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions to our employer panel about their experiences and visit their booths for further discussions.
VirtualEffective Leaders in Higher Education
This interactive session will introduce a contemporary leadership theory: the five practices of exemplary leadership in higher education, as proposed by Kouzes and Posner. Participants will discuss the values, traits and characteristics that people look for in a leader, explore the key principles of the five practices, and share their own personal-best leadership experiences. No previous leadership experience or knowledge is needed but we recommend you currently work within a Higher Education setting or have ambitions to do so in the future.
VirtualCorporate Governance in Action: Exploring Ethical Leadership
Are you interested in developing your understanding of how the mechanisms, relations and processes of corporations’ impact on how they function? Have you ever considered a future as a chartered governance professional or company secretary? Join us on this exciting event where we go more into detail about our corporate governance courses, and how they can really set you up for success in your future. Find out more about our excellent links to the chartered governance institute, our centre of excellence for corporate governance, and experience a taster, to give you a view into what life on our courses is all about.
VirtualCorporate Governance in Action: Exploring Ethical Leadership
Are you interested in developing your understanding of how the mechanisms, relations and processes of corporations’ impact on how they function? Have you ever considered a future as a chartered governance professional or company secretary? Join us on this exciting event where we go more into detail about our corporate governance courses, and how they can really set you up for success in your future. Find out more about our excellent links to the chartered governance institute, our centre of excellence for corporate governance, and experience a taster, to give you a view into what life on our courses is all about.
VirtualAlternative Careers in Law
Thinking about a Master’s in law but unsure whether traditional legal practice is right for you? Join us as we explore the diverse career possibilities that a postgraduate law qualification can unlock. As the legal skill set becomes increasingly valued across a wide range of industries, this session will highlight how postgraduate law students can leverage their knowledge in diverse and rewarding roles.
VirtualEmployability Essentials: Your Masterclass for Career Success
Are you looking to get ahead when it comes to your career? If so, then this event is perfect for you! Our Director of Employability, John Watkins, will host an exciting session which will reflect on the themes of 2026 to date, current hot topics and the potential developments ahead. There will be tips, advice and insight weaved into the session to help those looking for their first step on the career later both now and later. Most importantly, those attending will have the opportunity to share their own experiences and respond to the challenges laid down by our speakers. For anyone looking to achieve highly in their future career, this is the session for you.
VirtualConvert to Computing
Are you interested in entering the computing or IT sector? Are you studying a degree unrelated to computer science but want to explore a career in this growing area? Converting to Computing by studying our MSc Computer Science conversion course will equip you with all the skills and knowledge needed to cross over to the many computing-related careers. Conversion courses enable you to pursue a new subject and create new career progression opportunities both in the UK and internationally. Our Head of Computer Science, Dr Paul Sant, will take you through an introduction to the tech industry, the key skills needed and the top reason to convert into computing. Discover how to break into tech industry and the future career pathways in Tech.
VirtualUnlocking Opportunities: Your LLM in Focus
Here at the University of Law, we offer an LLM tailored just to you. This event will allow you to find out more about our LLM Master of Law (general) course, an LLM which allows you to select your own modules, and your own path, to success. Our course has been designed to be innovative and adaptable, and customisable to suit your preferred areas of interest. Join our academics as they explain how the flexibility of this course can create the experience and the future you want and experience a taster session to find out what studying at the University of Law is all about.
VirtualA Fireside Chat with CMS
Join The University of Law for a Fireside Chat with three associates from CMS. Hosted by Husnara Begum, careers consultant and ex-magic circle lawyer, you will get an opportunity to ask your questions to Lucinda Beasley, Lewis Yule and Stuart Brookes, as well as finding out more about their career paths, what working in law is like and life at CMS. Lewis is a qualified European and UK patent attorney in the CMS London office Intellectual Property Department. He has a technical background in physics and holds a PhD in Engineering. As a patent attorney, he advises clients on protecting their innovations, drafts patent applications, advocates for clients before patent offices, assists in patent litigation, and provides freedom to operate advice to clients. Lucinda is an Associate in the IP department. Her practice encompasses both contentious and non-contentious intellectual property work, with a particular focus on consumer products, fashion and luxury goods. She advises on a broad range of IP matters, including licensing, transactional work and enforcement. Stuart is a Senior Associate and Chartered Trade Mark Attorney at CMS, specialising in complex, multi jurisdictional intellectual property matters. He advises clients on trade marks, designs and copyright across their full lifecycle, including clearance, prosecution, enforcement, disputes, and strategic portfolio management, as well as on the IP aspects of commercial and licensing arrangements.
VirtualConvert to Law
Are you wanting to convert to a career in law from a non-law background? Are you unsure about the legal landscape and the various professions within it? Are you unsure if your non-law degree will successfully convert into law? This live virtual event is specifically designed with non-law students in mind – to help you become a practising lawyer! It will provide you with an insight into career options in the legal sector, the routes to qualification, the recruitment process for graduate positions and how to sell your non-law experience. Featuring a panel of professionals who have converted to law themselves to share their successes, and the chance to network with them after, this is an event not to be missed if you are wanting to convert to law!
VirtualThe SQE Explained
The introduction of the SQE, or Solicitors Qualifying Examinations, has changed the route to qualification as a solicitor, and this event aims to explain it all to you, to leave you feeling confident about this pathway. Are you unsure about the content of the exams and what courses you can take to help you pass these? Do you want to learn more about qualifying work experience and how you can gain this? Join our SQE tutors to find out the information and benefits of the SQE and you'll also find out practical course information about our SQE courses to help you decide which pathway is best for you.
VirtualIn Conversation with Holly Marie Wilde
Join us for an insightful session with Holly Marie Wilde. Holly is an experienced mediator with extensive expertise in health care disputes. She has a particular interest in disputes concerning potentially avoidable death, disabled access, and gender services. Her practice covers complex disputes involving multiple interested parties and high levels of financial remedy. Holly worked as a crown service adjudicator with the Parliamentary and Health Ombudsman (PHSO) for several years before pioneering its dispute resolution team - a free mediation service for healthcare disputants. She currently works for the Housing Ombudsman Service (HOS), assisting landlords and tenants in the social housing sector. An accomplished mediation trainer, Holly has designed and delivered practical workshops on mediation techniques for colleagues across PHSO and regularly works with NHS bodies to train their staff. She has also collaborated with key healthcare and advocacy organisations to promote the effective use of mediation. Since its inception, Holly has worked with Phoenix Dispute Solutions Limited, delivering comprehensive mediation training to hundreds of participants across Africa, Asia, Europe and North America. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear practical insights from an accomplished and highly respected mediator.
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