Law - Offer Holder
Congratulations on your offer to study at Roehampton!
Welcome to the Law School
We are thrilled you’re considering studying with us!
When you join us, you'll become part of a friendly community that values social justice, teamwork, and our local community.
Our passionate and committed academics will give you a practice-based approach and put you at the centre of our teaching to help you achieve your best.
If you're ready to learn and develop, we will give you the confidence you need to succeed in whatever career you want.
Do come and say hello to us at one of our Offer Holder days - we'd love to meet you and answer any questions you might have.
Accept your offer
We can't wait to welcome you!
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Financial Support and Guidance
We offer a range of support, including a Student Hardship Fund, scholarships and advice.
Getting you ready for your future
You’ll be based in our historic Southlands College and study in the Mandela building, which is right next to our world-class library.
Here you’ll learn in modern teaching rooms and large lecture theatres and experience legal work in action through industry talks with guest speakers. There’s also plenty of communal areas for you to relax and meet with friends in between lectures too.
You’ll be encouraged to practice your legal skills in our mock courtroom - a great opportunity to enhance your debating skills and knowledge of law, and to present your own cases in the roles of judges, appellants and respondents.
And finally, our dedicated Law Careers Advisor will be on hand to connect you with graduate recruiters and support you every step of your career planning and job search.
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Put your skills into practice
You'll have the opportunity to gain real-world experience and put your skills into practice with an optional work placement between years 2 and 3 of your course. This is a chance to gain paid work experience and make valuable industry connections.
Take a read of former law student, Julia Cwierz's blog 'My Citizens Advice Placement', and find out more about her experience of doing pro bono work with Wandsworth Citizens Advice.
You'll also find the Law School Clinic in the Mandela building, which is a free legal advice centre offering advice to the local community and will be a great opportunity for you to gain legal experience.
Train with leading experts
You'll train with leading legal experts and academics who have extensive knowledge of the practice and teaching of law.
Experience legal work in action
Opportunities to experience legal work in action with visits to historic legal institutions, including Parliament, the Supreme Court and the Old Bailey
See law in the context of everyday life
You'll be encouraged to see law in the context of everyday life, right from the start.
There's so much to get involved in
You can also get involved in a range of extra-curricular activities, including our student-led Law Society and we'll prepare you for the world of work with regular access to employability events, guest industry speakers, networking opportunities and personalised mentoring and career support.
​Whether you’re a sustainability champion or just keen to do your bit, our award-winning Growhampton project is for you. From orchards and growing sites to The Hive Café housed in repurposed shipping containers, our edible campus is a go-to destination for ethical food, community and connection.
You can even volunteer to look after rescued, ex-battery hens in our Growhampton chicken coop.
Useful Information
24/7 support
As a Roehampton student, you will have access to our 24/7 student support service, Nest. The friendly team will be on hand to answer any questions or concerns - from accommodation issues to wellbeing queries - in person or online.
We also offer bepsoke study, careers, wellbeing and financial support, all designed to suit your needs. This includes mental health support, professional counselling, an on-campus medical centre, a multi-faith chaplaincy, as well as online resources available. Find out about our support!
Cost of Living
We know that the cost of living is a concern so we're committed ensuring there is a range of support available to you. Almost all our courses are taught on no more than three days per week, so you still get loads of contact time with your lecturers, plus time for part-time work, family commitments and internships.
You can also benefit from a wide-range of cash-in-hand scholarships that will help support your study. Find out more about our cost of living support.
Travelling to us
Whether you're living on or off-campus, you'll be able to make use of our free student-only bus service which runs between Putney Bridge, Barnes Station, our campus and Wimbledon.
We also offer free on-campus parking to our students and are one of the first London universities to do so.
Live on campus
By choosing to live on our leafy London campus, you'll have access to some of the most affordable accommodation in London (Which? Student Budget Calculator 2023.)
You'll also benefit from utilities, internet and contents insurance being included within your fee!
Freshers week
Your Students' Union offers a huge range of events to welcome you to university life at Roehampton.
This include club nights on campus and across London, our annual Freshers Fair, on-campus picnics and funfairs and more!
Part of the RSU
As a Roehampton student, you’ll automatically become part of the Roehampton Students’ Union (RSU).
The RSU is here to support your time at university, both academically and socially. Find out more.
Join a society
No matter your interests, you'll be able to find a wide range of student societies that you can become a part of!
Passionate about sustainability? Join Growhampton! Want to try roller skating? Join Roey Rollers! There are over 50 societies for you to join and if you can't see something that peaks your interest, you can start your own!
Sport at Roehampton
From competitive sport to social activities, there’s loads of ways to get involved!
Whether you want to compete for the University, meet new people for social-sports, or workout at the on-campus gym, there’s so much to offer. Find out more.