About the School

Staffordshire Law School has a strong commitment to academic development and offers a comprehensive range of legal education.

An enthusiastic team of well-qualified staff offer a depth of specialist legal knowledge and practical experience.
Extensive facilities are provided in a modern, purpose built Law School which exemplifies the University's commitment to legal education.

Commitment to Learning :
In the academic study of law you will be encouraged to develop an understanding of legal concepts and working methods of the law, acquire technical expertise in solving legal problems and cultivate a critical awareness of how the law may be changed. 
 
Facts about Staffordshire Law School:

• Legal Practice Course has been awarded the highest grading of 'Commendable' by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
• High Levels of satisfaction in National Student Survey
• Superb facilities including court room and integrated Law Library
• Excellent courses from Foundation to Masters
• Established 2 Year Law degree

A range of general services is offered and also services tailored to the needs of organisations and individuals.

Where the School is unable to assist directly the School may be able to provide assistance through its close links with North Staffordshire Law Society and Central Law Training.

Consultancy and Research

Academic staff cover a wide range of disciplines and a high proportion of staff have practical legal experiences. A range of consultancy and research work is undertaken on behalf of professional organisations, public bodies, companies and individuals.

Specialist Groups

A number of specialist interest groups meet at the University and act as a forum for the interchange of ideas and networking between legal professionals, academics and local organisations. Of particular interest to businesses will be the Employment Law Group, which attracts a significant number of human resource managers.

North Staffordshire Law Society

The School is unable to provide legal advice on specific individual problems where the advice of a solicitor would normally be required. The North Staffordshire Law Society Office is located in the Law School and is able to provide general information about the services offered by local firms and a range of other information.

Central Law Training

Central Law Training is Europe's largest provider of specialist legal training programmes. It currently presents over 3000 training events a year in a broad range of subject areas attracting some 80,000 attendees. Further details of courses available can be obtained from the Law School or by obtaining a brochure direct from CLT on 0121 355 0900.