The University of Law is a private UK university specialising in law, business, psychology and policing, with campuses in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and other cities. It is best known for professional legal training, including SQE preparation, and law conversion courses for non-law graduates. Choose it for a career-focused law or business degree with employer links.
Manchester, United Kingdom
Official website: law.ac.uk
Roots in legal education dating to 1876
One of the UK's largest providers of professional legal training
London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and other UK cities
£14,000 – £22,000
International students; law practice courses higher
£11,000 – £16,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on law.ac.uk before you apply.
LLM Legal Practice (SQE1 and SQE2)
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
MA Law (Conversion)
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
MSc International Business
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
LLB Law
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Professional law training used by many UK law firms.
Law conversion courses for non-law graduates.
Campuses in major UK legal centres.
Graduates join law firms, in-house legal teams and public bodies across the UK.
Law graduates progress towards qualification as solicitors or barristers.
Graduates can work in the UK for two years on the Graduate visa.
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The Manchester campus is a modern city-centre building with teaching rooms, mock courtrooms and a law library, close to the city's legal district.
Manchester is the UK's second-largest city economy with a huge student population, live music and sport, and a lower cost of living than London.
CAS from the University of Law
Proof of funds for your campus city
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
The University of Law accepts applications on a rolling basis for September and January. International applicants should apply at least three months before the start date to leave time for the CAS and visa.
Most programmes start in September and January, including legal practice, the law conversion, international business and the LLB.
You need a Student route visa. The university issues your CAS once you accept an unconditional offer and pay the deposit. Apply online up to six months before your course starts and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Legal practice, the law conversion, international business and the LLB are popular. Postgraduate law courses need a 2:2 or above and IELTS 7.0.
The University of Law offers some scholarships and bursaries for international students. Check the university's funding pages for current awards.
