School of Law Blog

Law Jargon Buster

Embarking on your law journey at university is exciting, but it comes with many unfamiliar jargon and abbreviations. While you can always turn to Google for quick answers, having a solid grasp of the fundamentals will prevent you from feeling overwhelmed. To ensure you hit the ground running, we present our A-Z guide of essential law terminology. Say goodbye to confusion and embrace a confident start to your legal education.

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How to become a solicitor in 2024

In recent years there have been some changes in the process of becoming a solicitor. If you are unclear or want some ...

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Support Through Court | Lauren's Law placement

When aspiring solicitor, Lauren Moult, completed her BA Hons in Law with us, staying on to complete her postgraduate st...

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Why study law in Birmingham

Our campus at the heart of the city is the perfect place to undertake a law course, but what makes Birmingham so specia...

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Working on homicide cases in Texas

Law student Shannon  shares her internship experiences of working with  a private criminal  defence  attorney in ...

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Discovering the type of lawyer I want to be

Law student, Thomas Nicklin , was placed at the Arizona Justice Project for his internship - an organization which h...

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5 reasons why you shouldn't miss our Law Open Day

Open Days are a great opportunity for you to experience a little bit of life as a BCU student. Take a look at why they...

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Academic Spotlight: Dr Alice Storey

Senior lecturer, Dr Alice Storey, teaches a range of disciplines within the School of Law. We caught up with Alice abou...

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Student accommodation vlog

Student Caitlin shows us around her student digs over at the Old Fire Station.

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Why Joshua chose to study Law at BCU

Law student Joshua discusses why he chose Birmingham City University.

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Why I Chose Law with American Legal Studies

Social Media Ambassador Carson discusses why she chose Birmingham City University.

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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...

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Our in-house Law Clinic

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

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Ambassador Blogs: POV of an LPC Student

Social Media Ambassador Nafisa Alom talks through her experiences as a Legal Practice Course student

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Four reasons to take a postgraduate placement

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

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Packing for University

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

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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...

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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.

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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 ...

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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 o...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Juliana vs USA

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

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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?

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