Learn more about Law

Whether you already love the idea of studying Law at university and want to strengthen your application, or you just want to learn more about your options, independent academic exploration is a great choice Ali Lyons, Schools Liaison Coordinator

If you’re considering Law at university, we suggest that you take some time to explore Law as an academic subject. This type of independent academic exploration is often called "super-curricular" activity. Considering your academic interests beyond the classroom will help you to understand if the subject is the right fit for you, and can also help you make a strong application.

You should note that the following resources are simply useful jumping-off points; there is no specific "required reading" for potential applicants, and no "best" super-curricular activity. Regardless of how you choose to explore your academic interests, we will be less interested in what you have done, and more interested in how your experience made you think critically, ask questions, and define your own interests.

• Exploring Law: Studying Law at University, an innovative, open-access online course designed by the Faculty of Law primarily for 16 to 18-year-olds who are considering studying law at university in the UK.
• Cambridge University HE+, online resources for subject exploration developed by Cambridge academics;
• Public Law for Everyone, blog exploring public law ideas in plain English, written by Cambridge Law Professor Mark Elliott;
• Law in Focus, video series from the Faculty of Law;
• Attend a local courtroom session, which are free and open to the public;
• Work experience may be an interesting way for you to view the legal profession, but it is not in any way expected.
• Check out our Think Cambridge Law blog for supercurricular suggestions to help get you started

Further reading

• What About Law?, C Barnard, J O'Sullivan & G Virgo;
• Letters to a Law Student, N McBride and J Varuhas;
• Learning the Law, Glanville Williams;
• The Law Machine, Berlins & Dryer;
• Law and Modern Society, Atiyah;
• How to Do Things with Rules, Twining and Miers;
• Eve was Framed: Women and British Justice, Kennedy;
• Law: A Very Short Introduction, Wacks.