LAW

A law degree gives you a thorough understanding of legal theory and how to apply this to real-life circumstances. There are a variety of subjects within a law degree such as Criminal Law, Public Law, Roman Law, International Law and Corporate Law to name a few.

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Books

Eve Was Framed
Secret Barrister
The Rule of Law
The Rule of Law and the Separation of Powers
Crimes Against Humanity
Five Ideas to Fight For
In Your Defence
Just Law
Letters to a Law Student
The Best I Could
The Children Act
Understanding Criminal Law
What About Law?
Is Eating People Wrong? Great Legal Cases and How They Shaped the World
Law: A Very Short Introduction
An Introduction to Tort Law
An Introduction to Roman Law
Invitation to Law
How to Study Law
Understanding Law

Lectures

University of Oxford – Introduction to Law in the UK taster session
Lord Bingham lecture on the Rule of Law
University of Oxford – Taster Lecture in Human Rights Law
Intellectural Property lecture from Queen Mary Univerity of London – School of Law
Univeristy of Leicester Law Taster Lecture – Justice at an International Level
SOAS Law Taster Lecture – Life, Death, and the Law: When is Murder, Murder?

Podcasts

BBC Radio 4

Websites

Intellectual Property
New Law Journal | The leading weekly legal magazine
The Law Society GazetteWelcome to The Law Society Gazette – publication of record to solicitors in England and Wales since 1903
Latest Edition | Faculty of LawBrowse the 14th Edition of the OUULJ. The Journal will soon be divided by article for your easy

Competitions

Robert Walker Prize for Essays in Law

Essay competition — Cambridge Centre for Animal Rights Law

The Minds Underground™ Essay Competition is aimed at students in Year 12 (though we welcome younger applicants). The competition provides students with an opportunity to attempt university-level research, hone their writing & argumentative skills and prepare for university interviews. Entrants must choose 1 question to answer from their category.

The 2025 Minds Underground Essay Competition results are now live — view the full results on our Results Page. 2026 questions will be released in November 2025.

2025 Law Essay Questions:

Is the law adapting quickly enough to technological advancements such as AI and blockchain? Hint: Explore the legal challenges posed by AI, cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, and data privacy issues.
To what extent should the law intervene in personal autonomy? Hint: Discuss the balance between individual rights and societal interests in cases like euthanasia, drug use, and personal data control.
Should corporations be held criminally liable for environmental damage Hint: Consider legal principles such as corporate responsibility, environmental justice, and international law.

Law Essay Competition — Minds UndergroundThe Minds Underground™ Law Essay Competition is open to students in Year 12. The competition provides students with an opportunity to engage in university-level research, hone their writing & argumentative skills and prepare for university interviews, particularly benefitting Oxbridge applicatio

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