Applying to Newcastle Law School
When you apply to study a Law degree, you're required to write a personal statement. This is your opportunity to tell us more about you and why you should gain a place to study here.
Perfect your personal statement
Watch our guide on how to write a personal statement for studying law. Here are 5 top tips for writing a personal statement for law:
- Avoid ‘famous’ inspirational quotes.
- Keep yourself up to date with the latest developments in law.
- Think ahead to the future – what are your aspirations?
- Tell us about what you get up to outside of your studies: volunteering, work experience.
- Ready, check, go. Make sure you review your statement. Ask friends, family and teachers to also check this for you.
Access and participation
Studying a Law degree can be an option for everyone. Our aim is for students from all backgrounds to know Newcastle Law School is open to them, if they want to come here.
Pathways to Law
We're proud to be the first Pathways to Law programme in North East England. Newcastle Law School are working in partnership with the Sutton Trust.
