Student using the moot court facilities

The student experience

Find out what it’s like to study at our Law School, and what you could get involved in.

Find out about what our law school has to offer

Our modern, thriving Law School provides you with excellent facilities and opportunities. You’ll have everything you need to develop a successful career in the legal profession, or other fields, such as government, business and education.

Learn what you’ll be able to take advantage of if you study with us.

Develop your employability

Courts and Tribunals Judiciary Marshalling Programme

Our LLB and postgraduate students can observe a judge at a court. Known as marshalling, you’ll gain real insight into the daily workings of the court and how judges consider and manage cases. You’ll also have the opportunity to attend a talk with a judge, on-campus.

Ministry of Justice Graduate Aspiration Programme (GAP)

This one-to-one opportunity matches students from under-represented backgrounds with a mentor from the Civil Service. The programme aims to:

  • build your confidence and aspirations
  • support your future career choices
  • enhance your communication skills
  • provide networking opportunities
  • help you overcome barriers you feel may prevent you from achieving your goals

For more information, visit the Manchester Law School blog.

General mentoring programmes

We work in partnership with local law firms and associations, to help our students connect with law professionals. Having a mentor will give you valuable insight into the legal world, and provide a ‘head start’ in your career.

For more information and how to apply, please visit our blog.

Gain mooting experience

We have a long and successful history of mooting. Our team enters national and international events yearly and has appeared before the Supreme Court.

You can also take part in internal competitions. These are delivered and judged in collaboration with several local chambers and firms. For more information visit the Law School blog.

Take a virtual tour of our facilities, including the moot court, by visiting our virtual experience.

Prize awards

Demonstrate exceptional academic performance and be in with a chance to win a prize.

Prizes include:

  • the Addleshaw Goddard Law Prize awarded in recognition of excellent results
  • the Kishan Mathy Commercial Law Prize awarded to those with an interest in commercial law

Attend our insight days

Spend a day in a workplace and gain an understanding of what that business is all about. We offer a variety of insight days including:

Build your network in law

The annual Pro Bono and Legal Careers Fair allows you to network with a wide range of our Pro Bono Network partners, including:

  • law firms
  • barristers’ chambers
  • other legal services providers
  • legal professional groups
  • diversity schemes

By meeting with our partner, you’ll learn about the legal volunteering opportunities and careers they offer.

Take part in career opportunities

You’ll access a range of enriching opportunities including:

Join a student society

  • MMU Law Society

    Open to all students with an interest in a legal career, the society aims to enhance your student experience and develop your skills. You’ll get a chance to:

    • relaunch, rebrand and reform the law society.
    • deliver social and career events, academic trips and our annual Law Ball
    • promote diversity and inclusion 
    • develop relationships
    • expand networking opportunities

    For more information, visit LinkTree. To become a member, please apply on the Union website.

  • Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) Women in Law Society

    The society promotes diversity and inclusion within the legal profession by:

    • helping to provide more insight into the field of law
    • creating a reliable and effective network for students to gain further knowledge on different career prospects 

    To contact the society please email [email protected].

  • MMU Bar Society

    Founded in 2022, the MMU Bar Society provides support to bar students. It raises awareness of the Bar and bridges the gap between undergraduate and vocational studies.

    Its vision is to:

    • drive excellence in the profession
    • promote and prioritise wellbeing
    • build professional skills for pupillage
    • diversify the Bar

    For more information, please email the president at [email protected].

  • Law School Black Student Network

    This newly established society provides students with:

    • an open space to navigate their cultural identity
    • an opportunity to make strong academic and professional connections
    • open discussions across various topics, such as ‘Exploring the Legal Profession x The Black Solicitor’s Network’
    • a chance to gain an insight into the career of a lawyer  

    For more information, please email [email protected].

What else is on offer at our law school