More importantly, a law degree is one of the most well-respected undergraduate qualifications. It opens up a vista of career opportunities quite apart from the practice of law. This is because the study of law improves powers of reasoning, clarity of thought and the ability to analyse and express complicated ideas. Such skills are in demand in a wide variety of areas including commerce and industry, social services, politics, the media and the upper echelons of the public services.
The wide career opportunities open to law graduates is evidenced by the fact that only about half the students who study law at British universities choose careers as practising lawyers. A legal education opens more doors than just the practice of law.
Many students from common law countries go to England and Wales to study law. Most of these students then go back to their country of origin to continue their professional training in chambers or by setting up their own practices. Their time spent in Britain often gives the students an advantage over fellow professionals at home because of the exposure to the English judiciary system. This helps to give students a greater appreciation of the workings of the system and the parts that ensure it's functioning.
When it comes to choosing where to study for a law qualification, London is one of the most popular destinations. With its unrivalled historical, cultural and sporting heritage, London is the ideal centre for the study of law. London is the home of law and democracy, with the 'Mother of Parliaments' Inns of Court and the Old Bailey. London also provides students with the opportunity to experience most things that life has to offer, and enhances student life both culturally and socially.
Institutions such as Holborn College bring together all the advantages of studying law in London. Established institutions have many years of experience in providing law courses to international students, with degrees in partnership with British universities, that enable students to acquire a university education in a private Law School.
London law courses also enable students to combine legal studies with accounting or business, and the easily accessible transport system gives students easy access to all of the main legal institutions in the centre of London.
Whichever institution a student decides to study with, they must see what it has to offer them and how the chosen course fits in with their academic and career aspirations. Above all else, the time spent in Britain will hopefully be an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
Gurjit Bains
University of Holborn
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