Tom Evans, UK

LLB Law Student

"I chose to apply to Queen Mary, University of London, because I really wanted to study in London and was impressed by the campus and law department when I visited for an open day. For me, what set Queen Mary apart from other law schools I visited was the range of extra-curricular activities on offer; these can be legally based (such as the Legal Advice Centre) or completely unrelated to law. In my first year I have had the opportunity to present moot cases to leading academics, attend meetings held by leading law firms and also help to cook breakfast for homeless people in Whitechapel. The variety of activities available provide great opportunities for you to expand upon existing skills, and as a student you will get out what you put in to your studies. Law is renowned for being a challenging subject and requires a lot of hard work. However, it is always reassuring to know as a student that teaching staff in the department, including lecturers, will answer queries by email and will also hold regular office hours in which you can ask for guidance if the materials or a particular subject are proving difficult. Moving to London can be daunting if you’ve never lived in a large city before. Queen Mary’s campus setup is ideal since it provides a secure environment where you will be living within close proximity to your friends, with a bar, convenience shop, gym and restaurants all within a two minute walk. The added advantage is that central London, with all its attractions, is only a 15 minute tube ride away. As a law student, living in London is advantageous since the most famous courts and law firms are on your doorstep, many of which hold career fairs and open days which can provide motivation for your studies and you will be in a good position to attend."