Law blog

Different types of lawyers, and picking what’s right for you

There are lots of different types of lawyers. But which career is the one for you?

Juliana vs USA

With President Trump's new "industry first" policies, one environmental case has taken on extra meaning.

What careers can you get into with a postgraduate law degree?

Given the many different areas of law, it is unsurprising that so many Law students decide to take on a postgraduate de...

Student Support Services at BLSS

The Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences at Birmingham City University has a lot of support services on offer t...

Societies at the School of Law

When you become a BCU student, you automatically become a member of our Students’ Union, giving you access to the wide...

Best legal shows on Netflix right now

So you're never stuck with nothing to watch, we've put together  a list of the best Law and Justice shows we’ve seen an...

Weird UK Laws

Every year, new laws are brought in by government, either to govern a new aspect of society or to update and replace ou...

What jobs can a Law degree get you?

If you are determined to find your place in the legal world, we’ve compiled a list of just five roles you may want to ...

Looking after your mental health – top tips from our Mental Health First Aiders

We have asked our team of Mental Health First Aiders to give us their top tips for looking after your mental health.

Packing for University

Packing for university can be overwhelming, especially if you are studying overseas. Here are our top tips for packing ...

Restaurants for Each Culture

If you’re feeling a little homesick or missing your favourite meals, then take a look at the restaurants Birmingham has...

I AM BCU - Something Special

We asked some of our students to tell us something special they have experienced during their time at Birmingham City U...

Four reasons to take a postgraduate placement

We explore how you can get a head start on your career with a postgraduate placement.

Our in-house Law Clinic

Our  Law Clinic is a dedicated and confidential space for our Law students to undertake pro-bono work.

What to look for in a Law School

When starting out on the journey towards university, most students start looking at either the big picture, or the fin...