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Start your legal career, learning from expert tutors in a courtroom. You’ll develop key skills in advocacy, and critical thinking , while gaining real-world insight through courtroom training and engagement with legal professionals—preparing you for a wide range of careers across the legal, criminal justice, and public sectors.

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Make a real impact with a degree from the School of Law. With expert teaching, practical courtroom experience, and strong professional links, you’ll develop the knowledge and confidence to succeed in the legal and criminal justice sectors. Our specialist facilities, including a modern Moot Court and Legal Research Centre, prepare you for a rewarding career tackling real-world legal and social challenges.

Our Legal Advice Bureau provides free legal advice to the local community while giving law students invaluable practical experience. Supervised by qualified legal professionals, students work on real cases, developing the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for successful legal careers.

Study alongside pioneering research through the Centre for Contemporary Coronial Law, a specialist research centre advancing policy and practice in coronial law. Benefit from expert teaching informed by current research, real-world case studies, and developments that shape the future of legal practice.

Learn from experienced legal professionals and academics in our realistic Moot Court. Develop advocacy, negotiation, and courtroom skills through practical exercises, simulated hearings, and personalised feedback, building the confidence and expertise needed for a successful legal career.

Gain valuable legal experience through extensive placement opportunities with law firms, courts, charities, public sector organisations, and community legal services. Apply your knowledge in real-world settings, build professional networks, and develop the practical skills employers value in the legal profession.

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Discover real experiences from our students, advice from our lecturers, research and insights.

Legal Advice
Bureau

A free, student-led public advice service, staffed by law students working under the supervision of experienced volunteer solicitors. We aim to deliver legal support to those members of the local community who cannot afford legal advice or qualify for legal aid.

"Preparing to argue cases and defend clients in the university's state-of-the-art Moot Court is really exciting."

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It’s not too late to secure your place.

Apply today to join our UGM community this September.