Join Southampton Law School’s vibrant and diverse community with an international reputation for excellence in research. You will gain the advanced legal knowledge, critical thinking and communications skills you need to be successful in today’s fast-paced globalised world.
You will be taught by our academics who are shaping the future through their research, their real-world applications of the law, and their close engagement with the legal profession, business leaders and policy makers in the UK, the EU and around the world.
You will be challenged to achieve your best and be prepared for a global employment environment through our employability skills programme that provides invaluable work experience and networking opportunities. Our proximity to London allows you easy access to the UK’s world-leading legal and commercial hub and international law firms.
You will be challenged and inspired as you develop the skills for a career in the global legal profession.
You can choose from our range of undergraduate degrees that are academically rigorous, informed by the latest research and taught by world-leading academics who advise governments and international organisations and consult on leading cases.
Enhance your studies through our dedicated employability skills programme, pro bono initiatives, prestigious marshalling schemes and prizes, and careers fairs.
You will graduate from a highly-regarded world-class school with an in-depth knowledge of the law and the ability to think independently and communicate effectively. You will be well-placed for success in the global world of law, industry, banking government, the media and politics.
Benefit from our strong links with more than 25 countries and our partnerships with universities in jurisdictions such as Australia, Canada, India, Norway, Italy and Greece. You can also study abroad as part of our International and European Legal Studies programmes.
As a Southampton postgraduate law student, you will work alongside our team of international legal experts who are engaged in innovative, practice-oriented and interdisciplinary legal research.
You can choose from our range of postgraduate programmes that are developed to explore the challenges faced in the legal profession internationally.
You will begin with an intensive, one-week induction to common law, specifically designed to help international students familiarise themselves with the legal system of England and Wales, and we also offer a six-week intensive programme to bring your English language skills up to the University’s requirements.
Living and learning in a different country is a big step, so we strive to ensure that our international students have all the support they need to settle into their new life in the UK. Our friendly International Office staff are always happy to help and can answer any questions you may have about living and studying here.
Welcome Programme
Every September, we arrange a free Welcome Programme for international and EU students, which is designed to help you settle into life in the UK and at the University before your studies begin.
During the Programme, you will meet other undergraduate students and explore the University and the city, so that you know where to worship, relax and shop. You will also meet current international students who will be able to share their experiences and offer advice.
Meet and Greet
We organise a free Meet and Greet service for all new international and EU students in September each year. Our representatives meet you at Heathrow or Gatwick Airport and transport you directly to your accommodation.
Pre-sessional programmes
We offer a wide range of pre-sessional programmes for international students who are planning to come to Southampton to study. These programmes will help you develop the English language skills you will need to follow a degree course or undertake research at a British university.
Visas
Before you join us, you will need to find out about the UK’s immigration procedures well in advance of your arrival in the UK.
Find out more:
International enquiries: international@soton.ac.uk
Subject contact: law-studentoffice@soton.ac.uk
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