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Middlesex University is split in to several different schools off which law comes under the business school. The business school at Middlesex is fast becoming the major interest of the university so there is definitely a commercial slant to the Law courses, an excellent addition considering the emphasis firms now place on commercial awareness.

However with the arrival of Professor Joshua Castellino, an international expert in human rights law, as Head of Department in late 2007, the department has enjoyed a renewed emphasis of scholarship on minorities, discrimination, immigration and human rights law. There are many opportunities to be taught by some of the leading experts in these fields who have joined Middlesex in the last couple of years.


Middlesex is relatively young when compared to some of its London contemporaries-although it has been teaching its LLB for 35 years- but the reputation of the university has grown hugely of the last couple of years, particulary with the $70 million redevelopment of the north-west campus where law is now based.

The law department is based at the Hendon campus. There are several lecture theatres of varying sizes, all kitted out with the latest in learning technology.

Middlesex pioneered the distance learning GDL programme more than 20 years ago – and has develop substantial resources and expertise in remote delivery.

On campus, virtually all of the seminar rooms have computers, although the biggest concentration can be found in the library. There is also wireless internet available throughout the campus for all of those with their own laptops. The university library, known as the Sheppard library, provides a whole floor dedicated to Law.

There are various silent study areas available throughout the building and two large rooms for group study. The law wing has a great array of law books and has an impressive budget for additional texts should they need to be ordered in. The library has a member of staff that looks after the law wing and so has a very good knowledge of the books. Trust us, they need to be your best friend come exam time!

Available as a full-time, part-time or distance learning course, the Middlesex GDL is a very flexible programme. If intending to study via distance learning, the majority the course will be delivered via the internet, with various drop-in workshops required over the two years.

As for the full-time option, the programme lasts for a total of 10 months with attendance concentrated in one day a week. Around this you will be required to complete various online tutorials to aid your development on the course. A with all other providers, the Middlesex GDL focuses on the seven core subjects; Constitutional, EU, Criminal, Contract, Tort, Land and the law of Equity & Trusts. You will also have to complete an independent research project.

The Hendon campus is located in North London, just a short train ride away from the 4 Inns of Court, The Old Bailey and The Royal Courts of Justice. The campus itself is very nice and so are the surrounding. There are many local shops, restaurants and even a couple of fast food outlets nearby the campus if you feel like dining outside of the university.

There are two pubs within a two minute walk from the campus which are student friendly as well as the Brent Cross Shopping Centre around a 10 minute bus ride away. In general the location of the campus is great as it is not too far from central London to enjoy all its delights.

Course fees for the Middlesex GDL stand at £4,800 for the full-time course or £2,750 per year on the part-time options. International students are required to pay £9,300 for the GDL.

As for additional costs, the law society membership costs £5 a year, although this is subject to change each year as set down by the society constitution. The university student union, better known as ‘Musu’, is free and as a registered student you are automatically registered as a member.

Transport around Hendon is regular and has great links to central London, with bus stops directly outside of the university and the tube station, Hendon central, only a 5 to 10 minute walk from the campus. The university tries to offer accommodation to all first year students that require it as long as they apply before the deadline (check the Middlesex website for more info on this). Accommodation varies between £86 and £100 dependant on the type of room you are allocated.

The law society is one of the most active societies within the Hendon campus, putting on a variety of activities and events throughout the year from MPs to practising barristers.

The Student Entertainments team hold several parties a year across all the university campuses. These parties are known to be excellent in terms of turnout and all of the students who attend have a great night out. As already stated, there is a Law Society, open to all law students.

The society regularly holds mooting competition, the winners of which win a place to represent the university at the National Level. There has also recently been a society set up for debating, a hugely important asset for any hopeful solicitor or barrister.

The Law Society is the main assistant in terms of careers advice. Having its very own careers department, students have at their disposal various individuals dedicated to providing useful information.

The careers department also seek out new and old internships available to law students in many fields of law i.e. criminal, civil, property and so on. The society will also give you advice on what institutes provide the LPC or BVC. Pretty comprehensive stuff we think.