The University of Law (ULaw) London Moorgate is a specialist campus located at 2 Bunhill Row, in the heart of London’s financial and legal district. It is primarily a postgraduate hub, focused on preparing students for professional legal and business careers.
Campus Profile
- Specialization: While ULaw offers undergraduate degrees at other sites, the Moorgate campus is specifically geared towards postgraduate law, business, and professional development.
- Location Advantage: Its proximity to the City of London means students are surrounded by major global law firms, banks, and financial institutions, facilitating strong industry networking.
- Facilities: The campus features a two-story library, a newly refurbished reception and cyber café for group study, and modern conference spaces for up to 125 delegates. It also houses ULTRA, the university's legal technology research academy.
Academic & Professional Focus
- Practitioner-Led Teaching: Over 90% of lecturers are qualified lawyers and business professionals who bring real-world practice into the classroom.
- Employability: Students have access to a dedicated Employability team and a Pro Bono unit, which allow them to work with real clients to gain practical experience before graduation.
- SQE Preparation: The university reports high success rates for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), with 75% of students passing SQE1 on their first attempt in January 2025, compared to a 60% industry average.
Student Life
- Social & Wellbeing: Despite its professional focus, the campus maintains a vibrant social scene with events like International Friendship nights and themed socials (e.g., "Pimms and Cupcakes").
- Clubs & Societies: Through the Students' Union, Moorgate students can join or start various societies, ranging from the Human Rights Society to diverse sporting clubs.
- International Support: The campus provides specialized services for international students, including visa advice, orientation, and pastoral care.