You will also be encouraged to participate in activities such as debate, national and international debate (a legal debate) and volunteering. Combined with your law degree, these activities will help you develop a wide range of skills and build your confidence. Backed by excellent legal education and training, the UK is known as the world`s leading dispute resolution centre. Build your future on our exceptional history; offering exceptional legal education since 1852 City Law Immigration Ltd is an immigration law firm serving clients who wish to come to the UK for a variety of reasons. We are specialists at all levels of the legal process. In a rapidly evolving field of law and practice, we pride ourselves on our excellence, the quality of our services and the expertise of our employees. The legal services industry in the UK, second only to the US, is recognised worldwide for the quality of its advice. More than 2,100 members of the English and Welsh Bar Association receive instructions from clients abroad. Europe`s largest hub, the UK, accounts for a third of Western Europe`s revenue from legal services fees Contact our award-winning team to discuss your case and receive a written, transparent and firm quote for legal fees with no hidden extras, and engage us in one click. The CityUK, “Legal excellence, international renomowned: UK legal services 2021” Develop your ability to identify legal risks in a commercial/financial transaction and learn techniques and methods to minimise these risks while taking into account commercial pressures and commercial realities. The City is registered as a LawWorks clinic that provides free legal advice to the public. The clinic helps our students gain the skills and experience they need to practice as lawyers.

This module facilitates an understanding of the scope and limitations of human rights law and provides the interdisciplinary expertise required in each area of legal practice. The UK legal sector also makes an important contribution to the UK`s public finances. Combined with the UK accounting sector, the two areas had a combined tax contribution estimated at £20.5 billion in 2020, an increase of 5.4% compared to 2018. Start by studying the main legal subjects common to all undergraduate law courses to create a solid foundation for specialization later in the course. A new flagship legal center with 18 courtrooms, offering world-class expertise in the fight against cybercrime, fraud and white-collar crime, will be completed in the Square Mile in 2025. Municipal law firms are a notable feature of the legal services market in the UK. [35] These can be broadly defined as law firms that: have offices in central London; are among the 100 largest law firms operating in the UK; have high average profits per partner; the provision of services related to corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and financial services; and whose clients include large corporations and financial institutions. [35] Municipal law firms are often divided into four broad categories: Magic Circle law firms; “Silver Circle” companies; “medium-sized” businesses; and U.S. law firms with offices in London. [35] This degree offers the first level of professional training to aspiring lawyers and lawyers and lays the foundation for a rewarding legal career. Gain an understanding of the main legal principles and policy considerations regarding family law in England and Wales.

In addition to providing specific legal expertise, the module allows you to form your own opinion on political issues such as opposition in certain circles to the UK`s continued participation in the European Convention on Human Rights. This module will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the main legal principles and policy considerations on children`s rights in England and Wales – as derived from relevant legislation and case law – in order to provide an overview of debates in the field of children`s rights and to consider proposals for legislative reform. Located in the heart of Legal London, we are the first law school in London to train students and practitioners at all stages of legal education. Advocacy is an important part of life at City Law School and we believe it is one of the fastest and most effective ways for you to develop the skills you need to be a successful lawyer. Mooting helps you master important legal skills such as research and analysis while gaining experience with public speaking and reasoning. The objective of this module is to introduce you to international law by providing a critical overview of certain aspects, rules and principles of the international legal system. The popularity of the English and Welsh laws reinforces the UK`s position as the world`s legal services provider. Around 27% of the world`s 320 jurisdictions are subject to systems based on English common law – by far the most popular choice for cross-border contracts. The creation of the first alternative corporate structure of legal service providers was approved by the Lawyers Regulatory Authority in April 2012; Co-operative Legal Services, Lawbridge Solicitors, based in Kent, and John Welch & Stammers, based in Oxford, were the first firms to obtain a licence. [34] This module covers some of the legal principles and rules adopted by the EU institutions to complete the internal market, safeguard labour migration and set regulatory standards to protect consumers and other interests in this market. The UK has a reputation as a leading global hub for international legal services and dispute resolution, supporting the country`s position as one of the world`s leading financial centres. Nationally, we identify opportunities for our members to take a thought leadership role in the development of the sector.

Internationally, we work with UK and foreign governments at central, regional and local levels to promote the strength of UK law and its institutions, the wealth of expertise in UK businesses and increase trade in legal services. The UK-based legal services sector makes a significant contribution to the UK economy.