University of Sussex Speciality : Law
programme: Law and Business

My university wasn’t a friendly place I felt lonely. I was all alone with no help I am still all alone. I wish I made friends. My experience at the University of Sussex was a mix of strong academic support and vibrant campus life, especially in the earlier years of the course. One thing that stood out for me was how accessible and down-to-earth some of the Law School staff were—particularly Dr. Paul McConnell and Professor Marie-Bénédicte Dembour, who genuinely pushed me to think critically and approach human rights law with real-world urgency. Their seminars often felt like safe spaces for debate, not just box-ticking exercises.

The course structure was clear and offered some flexibility in choosing modules I actually cared about, like Criminology and Public International Law. That said, I found the feedback on assignments inconsistent at times, depending on the lecturer, which made it harder to improve in a targeted way.

Outside academics, Sussex had a strong community feel. The campus is scenic and self-contained, which was great for making friends quickly. However, being outside central Brighton means you sometimes feel a bit cut off unless you make an effort to go into town. Student societies were active, and I got involved in Amnesty International and the Law Society, both of which helped me build confidence outside the classroom.

Overall, I’d recommend Sussex to students who want an intellectually engaging experience without the pretentiousness some Russell Group unis have. But you’ll get the most out of it if you’re self-motivated and willing to seek out the opportunities rather than waiting for them to come to you.