308 The University of Law reviews

There is continual employability updates provided via email and on campus boards/ads, etc. The personal tutor also regularly advocates and reminds students of the employability and career services available on campus, and encourages putting time in to book an appointment for personalised services. These reminders assist in students to focus on their future goals, such as the need to continually progress on their employability development, by actively considering and pursuing great opportunities.

What I like most: I like the facilitator angle to it, and the workshop team dynamics in class. What I dislike most- I don't really dislike anything about it.

10

The facilities are decent, some aspects are better than others. The Moorgate campus has more modern facilities. The Bloomsbury campus needs better toilet facilities (more up to date toilets) but otherwise, it is a clean working/studying environment, regardless of some updates which the facilities require.

London is a busy city, it has a lot to offer, something for everyone. I get around the city easily with my oyster student card. There's a lot to discover in the city, and so there is always something to do, see, explore, experience, etc.

I think it's excellent, better than in past academic experience I have had.

The course constantly prepares you for life in the workplace by teaching and allowing practice of essential skills. The interactive nature of the course and the university is key to reinforcing the tuition provided. All the lecturers have either been in practice or are currently in practice so you are really learning from the best. The careers and employability departments are constantly providing opportunities to take on extra responsibilities, partake in pro-bono and enhance your CV. Professional work placement and training contract application help is also fully available.

Best bits: - the tutors are all from practice so provided a real commercial view - the interactive learning environment Worst bits: - N/A

8

Limited but of high quality

Excellent - you have to love Leeds!

The university is always there to support you regardless of your needs!

Constant emails from the careers office

Most: Clear Structure Least: Legal Method module

12

Sufficient

I am not in a position to judge

Reasonable

Pro bono opportunities every semester. Guaranteed one a year. Specific employability department. Advertises some legal work placements but could cover more & more guidance on this.

Very structured, have overview of course structure and know exactly what to read and what prep to do before class. Majority of tutors are very good as they are/were practising lawyers. This makes the course more practical which is useful. Timetabling has got better, but was iffy to begin with. Dislike that they are still unsure on certain aspects as it's the first time they are teaching the course this way.

16

Very basic at bloomsbury. Moorgate is much more modern and nice.

I've lived hear my whole life, so it's good it's just what I know.

Tutors generally good and makes time for 1-1s and to provide support. Open door policy. Haven't used counselling.

20

The university has a dedicated employability department through which I strongly believe supports students' needs. We receive weekly emails (often more than once) on a range of different talks, job vacancies, part time opportunities and competitions taking place. We have an excellent pro bono department and students can sign up to an array of events every terms. Students also have the opportunity to have their CVs and cover letters checked by experts and can book one to one appointments for further help. Overall, I think the employability service is possibly one of the best facets of the university.

What I like most is the fact that we are taught by individuals who have or still are practising in their respective fields. This means that a Criminal prosecutor who has extensive first hand experience in dealing with an array of offences could well be teaching our module. The benefit there being that we get to learn the nuances of daily practise instead on focusing on arguably arbitrary and theory based principles which are rarely dealt with in the real world. This also means that we become much more commercially aware than we would have been had the focus been on simply theory and no practical exercises. That being said, I do think our courses could be improved by perhaps making certain lectures slightly shorter since there are times when lecturers cannot fit in all the info within the 2hr allocated time. Other than that, I really believe that the teaching here is excellent

16

The library has 4 floors and the range of books available is great. That being said, the only ELITE portal gives us access to all the best library websites such that every single book desired can freely be accessed so trips to the library are not required. The uni has a very comfortable cyber lounge packed with computers. They also have gaming decks pool tables which I often use myself.

We are in the heart of Central London - a ten minute walk from Oxford Street and equally 5 min walk from Leicester Square. I don't think you can get a more buzzing city life like ours. We are also surrounded by so many law firms which means that we benefit from hosting talks and presentations from practitioners who work in offices very close to our campus.

Th uni has a dedicated mental health clinic whereby students can get free counselling sessions. My close friend has used some of these sessions which she found incredibly useful. They are very easy to access and always happy to help. We also have subject surgeries whereby you can pop into any tutor's office to discuss your subject in detail or ask for help. Our personal tutors are also there to help and provide references if required.

I believe that my university makes a lot of effort but I do not use these services as I have employment to return to.

I dislike the pace of the accelerated course and how soon assessments start after teaching finishes (but that's what I signed up for so I can't really complain) The quality of teaching is pretty good.

12

Not great

Great, the university is very central. It's just a shame I have no time to enjoy it.

Generally good but feedback can be slow

They hold various events to for you to be able to question people who have been through similar paths of studying and to see how they have utilised their knowledge to get where they are now. They offer events to relate to various amounts of legal sectors and really make them available for anyone to attend. The mentoring scheme is probably the best thing about our university. I have been appointed a mentor and she has been absolutely incredible. They do not only choose mentors that have succeeded academically but also mentors that have struggled with academia but continued to pursue their dreams of being a lawyer. The university makes a real effort to appoint a mentor who has a similar background to you and is able to address your queries.

I like that we have to prepare for a workshop and be independent learning the course materials. I also like the fact that when we come to our workshops, the sessions are taught by practicing lawyers and not just professors. They are able to give a good insight to applying the knowledge to real life situations because they deal with them daily themselves.

6

The Bloomsbury campus is very old fashioned, however it is in good condition and continues to offer the same facilities as the new campus in Moorgate. As a student, all you really need is a computer, a printer, a library and some books.

I enjoy studying in central London and it is easy to travel to and from. The campus is off the main road so the area is quiet

My tutor is incredible. He is more than happy to answer queries and other questions that other students have that he thinks could be helpful to the rest of us he will forward to us. He always goes the extra mile to help us succeed and understand the course. I really enjoy my classes with my tutor. I have not used the counselling facilities but I am aware that they are available and well run! The employability services team are probably my favourite. It is not easy to get a good job in your chosen career and they really offer us everything they possibly can.

Employability department is available as much as I can 'use' them. I can book an individual appointment and go and chat with them for 45 minutes every week .

I like the 'modules type" of learning. However, I would like to have the lecture before the corresponding workshop. Now the lecture has sometimes been after the workshop - but I assume that is just a question about the timings. I like the availability of resources on Elite - even if I miss a lecture I can easily access the lecture there. And all the other online resources too, i-Tutorials and tests are very useful specially when preparing for exams. I think the days at the uni could have been better planned. For instance, the last workshop on Friday evening - which is always a time when everyone is most tired - would have been great if the subject matter could be alternated. So that it would not always be the same thing (e.g. EU law) that suffers of the "tired audience"! Also, would be nice not to have several hours spare time in between the lectures or workshops in any given day. Now some days the lecture may be in the morning 9-10 whereas the next lecture or workshop is sometime in the afternoon. I do understand it is not easy to plan with all the people involved - and for me being a London resident I don't necessarily mind having that time in between but sometimes it just makes the day quite inefficient. Most lecturers have a wealth of knowledge which has come with years of experience whereas there are also those lecturers where what you as a student get from is a way too shallow. We all can obviously read the book and the manual so we do expect "that little extra" from the lecturers! When it comes to workshops, the teachers who hold them are in general great and enthusiastic. Some are more confusing and don't give a clear enough picture of the subject in hand. Those times a handout of the correct answer to the problem question would be appreciated - it is not that easy to write down from whiteboards written by other confused students and with bad handwriting!

7

Very good.

London is my dear hometown.

It is ok. We are not really offered support but are made aware of the support if in need. Employability service is there but I haven't had enough time to use them that much. You can't book time with them via online system or a call which is a shame as it requires a physical visit into their office just to book.

Careers department. No work placements

Very practical which is good

10

Quite good

Really good

It is good