Law degrees in Clearing at Goldsmiths
From developing real-world skills to getting involved in an incredible variety of workshops, clinics and field trips, a Law degree at Goldsmiths will prepare you for an exciting and fulfilling career.
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Why study Law at Goldsmiths?
- Goldsmiths is home to Law degrees focused on developing real-world skills and interrogating the subjects within a contemporary context – from criminal justice to human rights, and media to government
- Our visiting professors are internationally leading legal thinkers who share their unique knowledge and expertise: they include former Attorney General, Dominic Grieve KC; Directory of Liberty, Martha Spurrier; and the first Black Gresham Professor of Law, Leslie Thomas
- Other guest speakers will include experts in AI, media lawyers, 'Blockchain' experts, and NGO activists, to develop your area specialisms
- Being based in London you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the legal world, via mock trials at the Royal Courts of Justice, trips to places such as the UK Supreme Court, Parliamentary Committees and the Inns of Court, and visits to technology firms such as Meta London
- You'll be encouraged to engage with debating and analysing controversial socio-legal issues that will empower you to raise awareness and effect change – from advocacy and public speaking workshops, to taking part in human rights workshops in schools
- We're the first Law department in the UK to offer free access to Harvard Law School’s pioneering Zero-L course, taught by 18 leading Harvard Law faculty members
Our students on studying Law at Goldsmiths
Goldsmiths has impacted me by exposing me to lots of legal experience, speaking with barristers and judges, working in the law clinic, and competing in various intercollegiate moots. I have developed my self-discipline, confidence and academic abilities, really honing me into the person I have become – for which I have the faculty and their personable approach to thank.
Fabian, LLB Law
Benefit from an array of guest speakers and visiting professors who are internationally leading legal thinkers and practitioners
You'll have the opportunity to enrich your studies and develop important skills by taking part in immersive jury trials and debating competitions
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Why choose Goldsmiths, University of London?
Goldsmiths was founded in 1891 and has been part of the University of London for 120 years. Alongside this history comes an innovative and creative approach to the subjects you can study, and a commitment to social and environmental justice.
As a Goldsmiths student you'll enjoy a single-site campus in New Cross, South East London. It's in Zone 2 and just 10 minutes by train to Central or East London. So you can access the best of the world's top student city while still enjoying a friendly and supportive student community.
Enjoy a single-site campus experience just 10 minutes by train to Central or East London
Make the most of being in London, voted the world's top city to be a student (QS Best Student Cities 2024)
The opportunities that the Law Department has provided me with have been evolutionary for my future career as a solicitor. These opportunities include attending a case at the European Court of Human Rights, the Harvard Zero-L course, and many more. More specifically, the learning has been extremely tailored to each student to truly allow for immersion in the course.
Angelene, LLB Law
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