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.
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London | ManchesterLeeds | LondonLondonLondonMock Trial: Betrayers and Innocents (Virtual Event)
Guilty or not guilty? You decide... Have you ever wanted to see how a murder trial plays out? Well, as part of the University of Law’s live virtual experience, audience members will witness a live mock trial from start to finish and be part of the voting jury – without having to leave home! Join us as a team of actors and student barristers attempt to prove the guilt or innocence of the defendant in the traitorous murder of game show contestant Edward Boncoeur. Hugo Pilkington claims he was a betrayer only in the game show, but the final decision lies with you: was he the cause of Edward’s fatal “endgame”, or is he an innocent?
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Social 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.
VirtualReal World Lecture: Can brands really create influence, or is it all luck?
Join us for an interactive session on social media marketing delivered by the University of Law Business School. Together we will dive into an examination of what makes a video go viral on platforms like TikTok or YouTube and evaluate the different types of social media influencers. Both areas fall within an ever-growing and ever-changing landscape of social media management, content creation, and brand building and therefore essential for businesses across countless of industries. We will discuss brand success stories but also highlight what are the consequences of strategies going wrong and the impact for those brands.
VirtualCriminology: Shaping The Future of Criminal Justice Practice
If you’re eager to deepen your understanding of criminology or drive meaningful change in the field, Criminology: Shaping the Future of Criminal Justice Practice is the event for you. Discover how our MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice course, led by expert lecturers, will equip you with a critical awareness of key criminological principles. You'll explore the historical evolution of ideas, cultural influences, and the social and political theories that shape the discipline today. Our course has two routes depending on your interests: Desistance and Resettlement Route: You will have the opportunity to engage with key issues related to prisons, probation and rehabilitation and resettlement. This route is ideal for those keen to work within the criminal justice system, especially the third sector, prison and probation. Social Justice Route: This route takes a critical approach in investigating the criminal justice system. It examines how the system has been perceived and resisted by those working outside of institutional power structures. This route is ideal for those who want to work to shape the system from either outside or within the system. Plus, take part in an interactive virtual taster session, where you’ll engage in thought-provoking discussions and experience our dynamic approach to criminology first-hand.
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.
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 new 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? This event will give you all the information you need to know. Join our SQE tutors to find out the information and benefits of the SQE. You'll also find out practical course information about our SQE courses to help you decide which pathway is best for you.
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!
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.
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