ULaw was admittedly more expensive then most other providers for the BPC and is just a one building campus. However, I have never felt like such a professional without being in a working environment. Now of course this sort of feel will come naturally for BPC students on most campuses I would assume but at ULaw on the Nottingham campus I feel like the jump up to working in the legal profession is bridged so well. At least by the nature of the study scheme.
As the Inner Temple representative for Nottingham and BPC rep for ULaw Nottingham some might say I am bias. However, these roles both require impartiality and the general feedback from students so far is that their experience is different to undergraduate as expected, but is worthwhile and enjoyable.
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It's all for show.
Thought that LLM mediation and alternate dispute resolution was the most interesting and location accessible course. Studied at Birmingham Campus.
You study 4 modules, one being specific to your LLM and three others being from a range of options. Plus a 15,000 word dissertation on your specialism.
For full time, first term is 10 weeks long. Followed by Christmas break, assessments and then second term of another 10 weeks before exams. Academically this wasn't too hard. They give you all the information in the readings that you need to pass the assessments, you just really need to put the effort in and do this prep. Make good notes each week and it's a guaranteed pass.
Out of classes of 20, on average 5 people per session would have prepped. This really slows the sessions and you'll find the tutor doesn't cover all the content because of discussing things people should have read in the prep. So much group work in every single module! It's exhausting discussing things with people entirely unprepared and just wanting the answers spoon-fed to them.
Tutors were all nice on a very professional level, no deeper feeling of care or attention to students. Turn up prepped or not prepped, they won't say anything, they'll just teach as they intended.
After those two terms and assessments, you're left with a dissertation in the specialism of your LLM. There is so little support from your supervisor. 4 meetings is all you get, 2 before submitting your proposal and 2 before you can submit 3,000 words. After feedback on that extract, you're on your own. Find their feedback is vague at the best of times.
The university itself - Birmingham Campus - is a nice building with a unique layout. The library is small but nice. However the atmosphere is quite strange, you feel the need to come in, go to lesson and get out again quickly. Doesn't feel like a space for hanging about despite the "chill out room" downstairs and the cafeteria. Also the WiFi is not great.
The students Union offers very little, the building is only for academic studies so there is no sports or real societies active. Only ones for specific countries "African and Caribbean society" etc. Not a university for that "university experience" at all. Don't mind that for my masters but I would not like it for undergraduate degree.
The communication between tutors and from the university leaves you dissatisfied. A question in an email will be bounced between several people and redirected in vague directions before you get any semblance of an answer. Information is hard to find on the app, elite or any other sources.
Overall, everything feels just for show. Things seem to be in place to look good but never to actually care for, or aid the students. It just generally feels very cold. Get in, study, get out.
2/10 I wouldn't recommend unless you're here to just academically work without aid.
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Unfortunately there is not much available for students to do such as sport classes or enjoyable activities. Our campus feels more like a library rather than a actually university where students can attend social activities to take their minds away from studies and the pressure that comes with studying for a difficult degree such as the LPC.
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Very unsupportive unvieristy, with hardly any help from staff on welfare/wellbeing issues. Most of the tutors are good but overall I have found this university very unorganised and feels like a 'fend for yourself' culture, which is not good with the amount we are each paying for the course! Would not recommend.
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If I could give the University a 0 star I would.
The university is a shambles.
Tutors do not turn up for assessments, the university do not coordinate between departments.
They have informed students they have failed exams 'in error' and later rectifying this. They have sent student exam feedback to wrong students.
They removed the online lecture catalogue (for online students) half-way through the online course.
99% of the learning is self-teaching but when you do need their assistance you are simply referred to pages in the textbook.
Would absolutely NOT recommend doing the online LPC.
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As an international student, starting a new educational journey can be daunting. But, the University of Law made it enjoyable and seamless. While the facilities and team are noteworthy, it's the personal tutors and professors who make the university stand out.
ULaw's relationships between students and faculty are exceptional. The support and guidance I received from my tutors and professors surpassed all expectations. Compared to my friends at other universities, ULaw's tutors are the real deal.
They offer job opportunities, law and business fairs, seminars, and have an amazing employability team.
Basically, ULaw is dedicated to providing an inclusive and supportive environment, with amazing faculty. Pursuing your academic and professional aspirations at ULaw is an assured choice.
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One of the worst university experiences I have ever had! Awful services, all the admin people are outsourced globally, so you never get a proper answer and the Lecturers never respond to emails.
The quality of teaching is diabolical! I will NEVER recommend this University to anyone - it is nothing more than a glorified state college.
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I did my Master’s degree in Law Online and the unique studying system and models in place were so helpful that I decided to choose the ULAW course to prepare for the Solicitor’s qualifying examination. Every course provides you with theoretical knowledge, but there are plenty of practical tasks as well so the students develop professional skills and confidence in the profession.
I would highly recommend the institution to all ambitious, career-driven individuals as it is the first step in making your dreams come true!
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