Matthew Hexter, UK

LLB Law Student

“I chose to study at Queen Mary, University of London for numerous reasons. Queen Mary has one of the best law schools in the country. It is located 15 minutes walk away from the spiritual home of English law in Chancery Lane, 15 minutes walk away from the centre of financial heartlands of the Docklands and the City of London. It is also in the heart of East London, a fantastically vibrant and culturally exhilarating area. It’s not only Queen Mary’s location that makes it a fantastic school, there is so much more. It provides students with a multitude of extra curricular activities, both legal and otherwise. The Pro Bono group, both Bar and Law Societies, as well as Mooting, provide students with invaluable opportunities and experiences. Through pro bono I have been able to see law in action, helping those who are in dire need of assistance, meanwhile gaining priceless links with city firms. The Bar Society has allowed me to interact with legal London, visiting courts and Inns as well as giving valuable advice about progressing to the bar. And it is with mooting that I have gained my most valuable contacts, the events that the society organise allow students to meet numerous high profile lawyers and furthermore allows both postgraduates and undergraduates to compete at the highest level of national competition. All of these societies are not only invaluable for building a CV they are also a great way of meeting people and making new friends.”