Directory of legal education in the UK

Which universities teach law degrees? How do I qualify as a lawyer in Northern Ireland? What's studying law in Scotland like? You can find the answer to all these questions in our directory, which includes:

• basic information on qualifying as a lawyer in all three jurisdictions of the United Kingdom
• links to law schools and institutions providing courses for the academic and vocational stages of legal education
• a student FAQ, with answers to frequently asked questions on legal education

Use the links to the right or the quick links below for full details of:

• learning law in England and Wales - overview of qualifying as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales, plus links to law schools
• learning law in Northern Ireland - overview of qualifying as a solicitor or barrister in Northern Ireland, plus links to law schools
• learning law in Scotland - overview of qualifying as a solicitor or advocate in Scotland, plus links to law schools

For information on the practice of legal education in the devolved nations and support for learning and teaching see our mini-sites for Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.