WELCOME TO
THE SCHOOL OF LAW
Thank you for your interest in the
University of Westminster School of Law. Our website aims to
provide information about the range of courses currently offered by
the Law School. Our taught courses range from undergraduate,
postgraduate,
professional and
research degrees. In
addition, we offer conversion courses for
non-law graduates wishing to embark upon a career in
law. Click here to order a prospectus.
As well as being a top-rated school
for research, the faculty is also known for its friendly approach
to teaching and learning and offers students a high degree of
personal attention. The School uses small group work wherever
possible and provides individual supervision for project work.
The Law School has three
departments. The Department of Postgraduate Legal Studies is
responsible for PhD and Masters programmes, The Department of
Professional Legal Studies is responsible for the Graduate Diploma
in Law (GDL) and the Legal Practice Course (LPC)and The
Department of Academic Legal Studies is responsible for the LLB and
ILEX course.
As well as the general resources
provided by the University of Westminster and the Law School,
students in the Department of Postgraduate Legal Studies and
Department of Professional Legal Studies have access to dedicated
computing facilities and common rooms. There is an on-site library
containing a wealth of legal and social science materials, a skills
suite and mock courtroom. The library provides a visually
attractive study environment and there is access to a range of
electronic resources. The Law School building is within easy reach
of additional student recreation facilities in Regent Street and
Wells Street. The School has good access to international
research materials.
Most staff engage in research and publication.
Staff in Professional Legal Studies produce well known practitioner
texts. More generally, the School has an international reputation
in international and comparative law, socio-legal research and
international commercia and financial law. In the Research
Assessment Exercise 2001 the School was awarded 5, one of the top
classifications.
The most significant indication of
the quality of the teaching provided by the Law School is the
continuing success of our former students. Large numbers of our
graduates enter the legal profession and many are highly
successful. Our alumni includes presidents of the Law Society,
judges and QCs, as well as young lawyers or barristers of the year.
In 2006 alone, eight former students became QCs others, often our
Masters and PhD students, have chosen careers in international
tribunal and commercial institutions or as academics, We are
rightly proud of all our former students, and keep in touch with
them through an active Alumni Association.
The Schools
has extensive links with institutions and professional contacts
throughout the world. Support for international students is
available through our International Education
Office and International Student Officer. The University has
good quality Halls of Residence in
attractive locations close to its campuses.
Professor Andy Boon
Dean of the School of Law
This page is maintained by Marcia Kelly on behalf of the
School of Law. Email: M.S.Kelly@westminster.ac.uk