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.
Accessible justice and a world of opportunity
Find out about alumna, Amy Conroy, her journey from law student to data scientist - and a mission to make the law more accessible.
VOLUNTEER: University of Bristol Law Clinic
The University of Bristol’s Law Clinic provides pro-bono legal advice - whilst students gain the very best clinical legal education through the provision of a valuable social service that has the power to change lives.
OUR PARTNERS: Students can make change happen
Our partner student societies, including Unity and Diversity in Law and Criminal Justice Society work closely with us to deliver events that will inspire students to believe that change is possible - and in their hands.
FUNDING: Scholarships and Bursaries
Find out about our bursaries and scholarships, including our Post-16 programmes:
What justice means to me
Watch the Calling Generation Justice slide show. Find out what justice means to our community.