Faculty of Law – Oxford College

Academic Content
Engage in 25 hours of in-depth, law-focused academic study each week, led by an experienced tutor. Lessons combine interactive seminars and practical workshops, helping you explore key areas of legal theory, case analysis, and critical reasoning.

Time to Shine
Put your legal knowledge into practice through collaborative group projects that culminate in the end-of-week Time to Shine Ceremony. You’ll research, debate, and present legal arguments, developing your confidence and communication skills.

Industry Programme
Gain first-hand insight into the legal profession through a dynamic series of guest lectures and industry experiences. Hear from practising lawyers, academics, and specialists as they share real experiences and advice, helping you connect classroom learning with the realities of legal work.

Dedicated Academic Coaching
Receive personalised guidance from expert coaches to support your university ambitions. Whether you’re preparing a personal statement, practising interview techniques, or refining your presentation skills, these sessions are designed to help you stand out in your university applications.

English Language Development
Throughout the programme, you’ll strengthen your English language skills with a focus on legal vocabulary, academic writing, and confident speaking. You’ll learn to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively — essential for success in both study and professional law environments.

The Global Summit

At Oxford College, the Global Summit unfolds over two weeks of debate, strategy, and collaboration. In the first week, students take their seat at the summit table as delegates responding to urgent global challenges. In the second week, the focus shifts to the Interdisciplinary Grand Challenge, where students from different subjects work together on problems too complex for one discipline alone.

At the summit showcase, Faculty of Law students step into a mock international courtroom. Each team presents its case, laying out arguments, questioning evidence, and delivering closing statements.

Prepare and Present an International Case
In the first week, students work in teams to argue a legal case. Some act as advocates, others as advisers. They study the scenario, gather evidence, and shape persuasive arguments. During the showcase, they present before a panel acting as judges, who ask questions before reaching a verdict.

Shape the Legal Framework for Global Solutions
In the second week, law students collaborate with peers from Business, Medicine, and Global Leadership in the Interdisciplinary Grand Challenge. Their role is to provide the legal perspective — identifying rights, applying treaties, and determining how responsibility should be shared. In the final Global Summit presentation, they explain how legal reasoning helps create fair, workable solutions to global crises.

Industry Experience — See Law in Action

Gain first-hand insight into the legal profession through our industry experience sessions. Students visit courts, law firms, or the legal departments of major organisations, where they can observe proceedings, speak with practitioners, and understand how legal decisions are made in real settings. This experience reveals the pace, precision, and responsibility that define professional legal work.

Guest Speaker Masterclasses

The programme also features guest speakers who are leaders in their field. These legal experts share their career journeys, discuss current developments in law, and offer practical guidance on building a successful legal career. It is an opportunity to learn directly from those shaping the legal landscape today.

Understand the Foundations of Law
Explore the fundamental principles of law across key areas such as constitutional, criminal, and international law. You’ll learn how legal systems operate at both national and global levels, developing a broad understanding of how laws shape societies and protect rights.

Develop Critical Legal Thinking
Strengthen your ability to analyse legal issues and construct persuasive arguments. You’ll interpret cases, evaluate evidence, and think critically about how laws are applied and challenged in real contexts.

Practise Advocacy and Negotiation
Step into the courtroom through interactive moot courts and simulated legal proceedings. These sessions help you build confidence in advocacy, public speaking, and negotiation — key skills for any aspiring lawyer.

Work Collaboratively on Legal Challenges
Engage with peers in debates, group projects, and problem-solving exercises that mirror the teamwork and communication required in the legal profession. Together, you’ll explore complex legal questions and develop strategies to address them effectively.

Module 1: Foundations of Law and Legal Systems
Gain a thorough understanding of the core principles that underpin modern legal systems. You’ll explore the origins and sources of law, the doctrine of judicial precedent, and the structure of courts. Through case studies and group discussions, you’ll develop the ability to interpret laws, analyse judgments, and apply legal reasoning to real-world scenarios.

Module 2: Criminal Law and Justice
Examine the foundations of criminal law and the workings of justice systems. This module covers key concepts such as criminal liability, legal defences, and the principles of sentencing and punishment. You’ll evaluate the relationship between law, justice, and society, and take part in practical exercises that build your advocacy skills and understanding of fair trial principles.

Module 3: Human Rights and International Law
Explore the evolution and enforcement of human rights within the global legal framework. You’ll study landmark international treaties, the role of organisations such as the United Nations, and the mechanisms that protect human rights across different jurisdictions. Using case studies and mock trials, you’ll learn to argue human rights cases and consider the challenges of applying international law in complex political and cultural settings.