Student review [#18588] for Law
at Oxford Brookes University

My personal experience studying law has been a conflicting one, at times I’ve felt disconnected from the course in moments of self-doubt. At times I’ve felt liberated in moments where my understanding of the piece of information in front of me has clicked. Surprisingly, the course has been more manageable than expected, my fears of the stigma behind studying ‘one of the hardest degrees’ undoubtedly had me worried before starting the course; however, once I had come to terms with the adjustment of articulating myself from a legal perspective, and away from the style of essays I wrote during my prior essay-based A-level subjects, I began to thoroughly enjoy the course.

Modules that didn’t pique my interest, I struggled to understand and to want to expand my further reading on. However, the modules I did enjoy learning about, I found myself during my spare time reading up on articles, statues, and any type of material related, as a leisurely activity rather than feeling as if I am studying. This is particularly useful during the second and third years, where I have had more freedom with choosing modules that intrigue me, ultimately setting me up for success once I have found areas of the law I am truly interested in pursuing.

Overall, I would certainly recommend the course, not only as someone who has always been interested in pursuing a legal career, but the benefits gained from a law degree extends much further than just a degree, the confidence to speak my mind and stand with what I feel is right, the ability to use reasoning to articulate myself effectively, and the adaptability to consistently challenging situations, are all things I have gained and utilise in my everyday life.