Why
Study Law?
Studying
law has an obvious appeal to anyone considering a career
in the legal profession. A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree
provides a firm foundation for students wishing to train
as solicitors or barristers. However, it is important for
prospective students to realise that there are a whole range
of careers outside of private legal practice as a solicitor
or barrister. Such careers include acting as Crown or State
Prosecutor, working in the courts service, national and
local government law departments and specialist niche areas
of law (land registry, competition law or taxation).
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 ofexperience 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.
Author
Gurjit Bains
University of Holborn
