Top 10 universities for Law in 2025

Who comes out on top for Law degrees in the UK? 

We have a change at the top, with University of Cambridge taking the number one spot for 2025. Last year's leader, University of Oxford, has dropped to fourth. 

UCL and London School of Economics have both moved up one place respectively. 

University of Nottingham has climbed eight places to make it into the top ten at tenth place for 2025. 

To find out more about the top ten unis for Law, click on the links below:

1. 1. University of Cambridge
2. 2. UCL (University College London)
3. 3. London School of Economics
4. 4. University of Oxford
5. 5. King's College London
6. 6. Durham University 
7. 7. University of Glasgow 
8. 8. University of Bristol  
9. 9. The University of Edinburgh
10. 10. University of Nottingham

See the full rankings for Law in our subject league table 

Studying Law 

Studying Law will not only give you a broad and thorough understanding of the legal systems that govern our world but also many transferable skills that are attractive to employers and useful in other aspects of your life.  

There are a variety of Law degrees that you can take depending on your area of interest, including:  

• Accounting and Law BA 
• Business Management with Law BSc 
• Crime and Investigation BSc 
• Criminology with Law BSc 
• Law LLB/BA 
• Policing and Criminal Justice BSc  

To find out more about studying Law read our full subject guide

Careers in Law 

A Law degree will not only prepare you for a career as a barrister or solicitor, but it will also provide you with skills for a wide range of other careers.  

The legal knowledge you will gain could be used for a role in an in-house legal team in the political and corporate world, or as a legal advisor for a charity or human rights group.  

The analytical skills that a Law degree requires could prepare you for work in the media, the welfare sector, or data science. 

In short, the skills and prestige of a Law degree can open up many doors for you. 

Find out more about careers with a Law degree

To discover the top unis for other subjects you may be interested in, visit our subject tables