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...to give you the answers to the questions you want to know plus a few extra that we think will help you along in your legal career. We can take you on a journey from high school to the court room. 

Here you can look at our profiles of LLB courses written by students, find out about the different types of lawyer and what life will be like as an undergraduate. Or visit the careers advice section on AllAboutCareers for advice on UCAS clearing, the UCAS application form, university interviews and choosing a university.

There are over eighty universities where you can study law and there is quite a variety. The law schools vary in terms of their quality (check their ranking - it really will matter when you want to get a job) and even in the types of courses they offer.

It may be just a straight LLB (the name of the law degree) or it could be combined with something like politics or human rights and some even require you to go and work for a year in the middle of your degree! The best thing to do is to have a browse through the schools and you can search A-Z or by region, it's up to you. 

Or you can visit the careers advice section on AllAboutCareers with advice on choosing a university looking at whether; is your choice of university halls important? Which university? and university open days explained. 

A few little things we wish we had known at the time...

It can be difficult to know which route to take so we made this guide to make things easier.

The LNAT section...

There are so many different types of law and lawyer specialising in such a wide variety of different areas of law that there is something for everyone.

Our list of areas of law is always growing. We have provided you with an overview of the area of law plus an insight into that area through our 'day in the life of' series. So if you are looking for inspiration or more information take a look.

If you have any questions post them to the forum for the latest advice.

Right, so you’ve tackled the application, got through the first round and have the university interested. The only issue is they now want you to turn up and let them know exactly why you’re the perfect candidate. Gulp! Don’t fear, as with everything, a little bit of preparation prior to the university interview can make all the difference.

Your university law society is where your career meets your course in the bar for a quick moot. These profiles are written by the law societies themselves letting you know what's going on.

So whether you're looking to find out more about your law society or get to know you representatives a little more this is the place to start.

The law society is also a good starting point when you are looking for a university as law societies are often the hub of your academic and social life at university

If you have some suggestions or want to get in touch with other people in this community post your query or suggestions on the forum.

When people think of lawyers they immediately think of going to university and coming out the other side with a wig on your head. The reality is that there are eight different types of lawyer. There are so many ways to get into law and there are two clear routes as a Legal Executive or as a Paralegal that don't require a university degree.

You might be thinking you won't be a proper lawyer if you don't go to university, but did you know that Legal Executives become Judges?

It can be a great way to avoid university debt and start earning straight away. Worth a thought at least...

Becoming a solicitor or a barrister may earn you lots of money when you are practising, but the road to becoming one requires quite a lot of spending on your part, especially in these costly times.

Searching for a university is complicated, with a lot of factors that influence the final decision. These factors have been highlighted and explored, hopefully facilitating the decision process of securing the right university in which you truly enjoy yourself.

In order to get the most out of your university experience you need to make the right decision about where to go. This sounds simple enough but don’t forget, it’s not just the courses that matter.

The LNAT, short for the National Admissions Test for Law, a computer-based testing programme offered by Pearson Education.

It is certainly true, University is like a fair ground ride – daunting, captivating and most definitely exhilarating.

To describe a typical week in the life of a law undergraduate is similar to asking a single jointed being to lick their elbow – it is impossible.

The following article offers some guidance on the beginning of the process, choosing a university and what a law degree entails.

We have the profiles of every LLB provider written by the only people who really know, students.

Pint prices may or may not be at the forefront of some peoples university choice, but it can serve as a good indication of the general cost of living.

At university you end up borrowing thousands, of which, you see very little. Hopefully choosing a location with a lower cost of living should make things better in the long run.

Mythological parables of eccentric lecturers and iconic professors dominate the popular image often implicated with University study.

To start an ILEX course, you should ideally hold a minimum of four GCSE grades of C or above, including English Language or Literature or qualifications at an equivalent level.

The term lawyer is not technically limited to just Solicitors and Barristers. It means someone qualified and experienced in the law. Increasingly references in legislation are to persons authorised to exercise legal rights under the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 and similarly under the Legal Services Act 2007 such as Legal Executives.

Arguably the most difficult part of the UCAS form, writing a personal statement can be a very challenging task. It is your chance to convince the university or college you are applying to that you are worthy of selection. For most degree subjects, law included, the personal statement is viewed by university admissions tutors as a crucial factor in selecting candidates.

Below is an example personal statement written by a student that was successful in gaining admission to law school for the LLB degree.

The LNAT was a necessary procedure in my route to become a law student as quite a few prestigious universities required the taking of the test. I applied to University College of London (UCL), Kings College London (KCL), London School of Economics (LSE), Queen Mary’s University and Brunel University and two needed the LNAT as part of the application.

How to write a personal statement...

What is it that attracts you to a career in law? Is it based on some realistic assessment of what the jobs in this field require and an understanding that you have the personality and experience for it, or have you been attracted by an exciting but not necessarily realistic court-room drama? If it is the former then this article will help you to double-check your thoughts, and if it is the latter then congratulations; this is a good place to check whether you have what it takes for a career in law.

There is no question that when you are trying to decide which universities to put on your UCAS form, the issue of where to study must inevitably be closely connected to the course that you want to study. You must get both of these choices right, and if you compromise on one of them, there is a much greater chance that you will make a mistake and potentially drop-out.

Compiling a ‘winning’ personal statement is one of the most time consuming aspects of completing your UCAS application. Your statement must meet UCAS guidelines in terms of length (no more than 47 lines or 4000 characters including spaces) and clearly explain to the universities you are applying to why you want to study law and why you would be a good law student.

These nine tips from the Careers Advisory Service at Coventry University will help you create a successful UCAS application to get on to the law course you wish to study.

Undertaking a law degree and spending one year of it abroad studying at a foreign university is a challenge. But, the rewards are certainly worth the extra effort.

Just like choosing your ‘A’ levels, when considering your Degree options, there are always going to be at least 3 main factors that you need to consider.