University of London Undergraduate Laws

Assessments can be a significant source of stress for students, and you may be feeling under pressure or struggling to stay focused. Taking time to look after your wellbeing will not only help you maintain a healthy routine and feel more energised, but it will also support you to do your best in your studies. 🧘‍♀️

Whether you are preparing for your first or your final assessment, the Wellbeing Hub offers valuable resources to help you stay calm and focused: https://my.london.ac.uk/group/student/wellbeing

The Wellbeing and Studying section on your Wellbeing Hub contains a wide range of resources to help you stay motivated and look after yourself during your assessment preparation 📚. From insightful blogs and podcasts to TalkCampus resources, there’s plenty to explore 💙. Access it now via your Student Portal: https://bit.ly/3Xx7AWz

See the latest UG Laws Blog post, contributed by Professor Robert Jago, Module Convenor for Family law, via the link below👨‍👩‍👦

Losing Parental Responsibility: Necessary developments? This blog post has been contributed by Professor Robert Jago, Module Convenor for Family law. In July 2024 the House of Commons Library published a research briefing which provides a comprehensive …

Applications are closing soon for Undergraduate Laws! 🧑‍🏫⚖️

Don’t miss out – apply now: london.ac.uk/llb

Applications are closing soon for Undergraduate Laws! Gain skills sought after by law firms and employers all over the world, including problem solving, logical and reasoned argument, and critical thinking. Don’t miss out – apply now: london.ac.uk/llb

See the latest UG Laws Blog post, contributed by Professor Jill Marshall, Module Convenor for Jurisprudence, via the link below🏏

It’s Just Not Cricket: Jurisprudence, cricket tournaments and women in Afghanistan This post has been contributed by Professor Jill Marshall, Module Convenor for Jurisprudence. The phrase ‘it’s just not cricket’ is used in English to mean that something is unfair. &nbs…

See the latest UG Laws Blog post, contributed by Professor Robert Jago, Module Convenor for Family law, via the link below💰

Is it time to get the finances in order? This blog post has been contributed by Professor Robert Jago, Module Convenor for Family law. In December 2024 the Law Commission published a scoping report on the laws governing financial provisio…

Call for Papers! 📢

The Association of Law Teachers are looking for contributors for a special issue of the Law Teacher journal, focusing on wellbeing and resilience among law students and legal educators.

This special issue will explore wellbeing and resilience through holistic and interdisciplinary perspectives, considering complex tensions that can arise between personal, technological, cultural, community, organisational, structural, and political contexts.

The Association for Law Teachers are seeking contributions (up to 10,000 words) from authors across the global community that provide thoughtful analysis and fresh insights into these important issues.

If you’re interested, please review the specification in the images below. Please send all abstracts (along with biographical details) to [email protected] by 25 March 2025.

University of London supports Justice Defenders in the work they do in African prisons where many prisoners have no access to legal representation.

Over 50 prisoners have graduated with the University of London LLB. This podcast introduces Alexander McLean, the Director of this organisation, which transforms lives through education: bit.ly/41ZorDY

Find out more about Justice Defenders: https://www.justice-defenders.org/

The Inside Circle Podcast with Eldra Jackson III: Defending the Defenseless with Alexander McLean - Episode 75 In this powerful episode, Eldra Jackson III welcomes Alexander McLean, founder of Justice Defenders, an organization transforming lives by training prisoners and prison officers to become paralegals and lawyers. Alexander shares his incredible journey, from washing and advocating for abandoned patie...

So good to see a celebration of so many of our inspirational colleagues at the RTCs.

On this International Women’s Day, we celebrate these exceptional women for their contributions and the impact they continue to make in their fields. Their stories serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of leadership, advocacy, and education in driving positive change worldwide. 💫

Happy International Women’s Day!

Celebrating women who inspire: University of London marks International Women’s Day To mark International Women’s Day, we invited our Recognised Teaching Centres worldwide to nominate women who have made outstanding contributions in their respective fields.

See the latest UG Laws Blog post, contributed by Amber Marks, Module Convenor for Evidence, via the link below!

Avoiding and Addressing Wrongful Convictions This blog post has been contributed by Ms Amber Marks, Module Convenor for Evidence. Miscarriages of justice have featured a great deal in the news in 2024.  Such cases illustrate how far we h…

The 2025 Student Experience Survey is open!

Last year, your feedback helped us make changes, including offering more live webinars and VLE resources, improving guidance on how to use the VLE, and adding revision sessions for all levels.

The Student Experience Survey 2025 is open! Take part now to share your honest opinion on your experiences with us so far and enter a prize draw to win one of 25 £200 fee waivers or two Samsung Galaxy tablets. ✨

➡️ Make your voice count and take part today: https://bit.ly/4hPtZGs

Calling all registered Undergraduate Laws Students - Secure your spot for the Undergraduate Laws Revision Event 2025!

Our highly anticipated online Revision Event is taking place from Monday 10 March 2025 to Friday 21 March 2025.

Each session will focus on key areas of revision, including an in-depth overview of core topics within the module and detailed insights into what examiners expect in exam answers.
This event offers an opportunity to strengthen your understanding, refine your exam technique, and boost your confidence ahead of the exams.

Visit the Revision Event – March 2025 page on the Laws VLE to find out more and book your ticket! https://laws.elearning.london.ac.uk/mod/book/view.php?id=10133&chapterid=1577

Do you live in Pakistan and want to study Undergraduate Laws with the University of London this May?

See the post below for more information about how to study at one of our Recognised Teaching centres! ⚖️🧑‍🏫

Do you live in Pakistan and want to study Undergraduate Laws with the University of London this May? The degree can be studied at one of our Recognised Teaching centres, which offer a supportive and engaging learning environment. Benefit from classes, study support, and the facilities of a campus-style environment, alongside the student materials developed by academics from the Laws Consortium. Over half of our students choose to attend a Recognised Teaching Centre. They benefit from:

👨‍🏫 additional tuition

📖 library resources

🖥️ access to computers

🤩 social and recreational activities

You can find your nearest centre on our course page: https://www.london.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/llb-bachelor-laws

Our Recognised Teaching Centres include: Beaconhouse International College Blackstone School of Law & Business LGS International Degree Programme Roots IVY International Schools School of International Law The Institute of Legal Studies

See the latest UG Laws Blog post, contributed by Dr David Thomas, Teaching Fellow for Property law, via the link below!

Constructive Trusts – Beyond Box Ticking This blog post was contributed by David Thomas, Teaching Fellow for Property law. A very recent property blog  concerned the case of Hudson v Hathway [2022] EWCA Civ 1648, and in this one we f…

Register for the upcoming online webinar where you can hear directly from Patricia McKellar, Dean of Undergraduate Laws, and find out about the benefits of studying law for your career! 👩‍⚖️⚖️

Find out more about the benefits of studying Undergraduate Laws for your career at our online webinar. Hear directly from the Dean of Undergraduate Laws, Patricia McKellar, and have your questions answered in our live Q&A session. Register your place: https://universityoflondon.ivent-pro.com/events/undergraduate-laws-webinar-monday-3-march-15-00-16-00-gmt

See below the latest UG Laws Blog post, contributed by Dr Laura Lammasniemi, Module Convenor for Criminal law.

Assisted Dying Bill and criminal law – what now? This post was contributed by Dr Laura Lammasniemi, Module Convenor for Criminal law. In November 2024, Members of Parliament (MPs) voted in favour of advancing legislation that would legalise assis…

In November, Patricia McKellar, Dean of UG Laws, attended graduation ceremonies held in prisons in Kenya and Uganda. 🎓

The graduates were prisoners, ex-prisoners and prison offices who had studied for their degree in the prison. Many of them had to overcome significant barriers to obtain their degree which has been a significant achievement. They are supported in their studies by the charity Justice Defenders (https://www.justice-defenders.org/ )

Congratulations to all our graduates! 🥳
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaUwFEHor9w

Graduation 2024—Transforming Justice and Communities from Within In November 2024, we celebrated 47 graduates—incarcerated individuals and prison officers—who earned their University of London law degrees against all odds....