Passionate about justice and equality? Want to be the change that is needed in the world? Be taught by individuals that are at the forefront of their fields, delivering research in action - influencing, shaping and changing law and policy as they strive for a more just world. Discover Bristol as a student in one of the top legal destinations outside of London and in a city renowned for protest, compassion and standing up for the rights of the persecuted.
WATCH: Volunteering for Justice
Find out how student volunteers such as Aryan, Tanzeem and Siphesihle, use the law to tackle the challenges facing some of society’s most vulnerable people.
Why Bristol?
- A Top 60 university in the world (QS World Rankings 2023)
- A Top 10 UK law school (Complete University Guide for Law 2024)
- Fourth most targeted university by top UK employers (High Fliers 2023)
- Top three UK university for excellence in legal research (REF 2021)
- One of the largest legal centres outside of London (Chambers Student) with access to global law firms, policy makers, NGOs, alumni mentors and more
- Home to a diverse range of internationally recognised centres of research excellence and world-renowned experts
- Exciting opportunities for real-life experiences of law through our numerous law clinics, exclusive placements and mentoring schemes.
Discover Bristol as a city for justice
Bristol is a city with a radical past and a long heritage of demonstration, protest and fights for justice. This pamphlet, produced by our partner, Bristol Ideas, is a great learning resource that seeks to rediscover and explore this heritage.

What justice means to me
Watch the Calling Generation Justice slide show. Find out what justice means to our community.