College of Law rebranded University of Law
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The College of Law (CoL) is to be rebranded The University of Law after being granted university status.
The university was given degree-awarding powers in 2006 and says that today “represents the culmination of many years of growth, innovation and recognition”.
Already one of the largest professional law schools in the world, it trains more than 7,000 students every year across eight campuses and online.
In a statement Professor David Yates, chairman of the governors and warden of Robinson College, Cambridge, says: “The creation of the university and the newly formed Legal Education Foundation provide two strong pillars for the future of legal education and access to legal education enabling the profession to meet its future challenges.”
Professor Nigel Savage, chief executive, said: “As a specialised ‘University of Law’ we are a new type of institution, focused on teaching and learning, working alongside the research intensive universities which continue to provide leadership in research and our existing partners such as the Open University.
“English law and English law firms are at the heart of today’s global legal framework and cross-border business world. Our students gain world-class, transferable skills, knowledge and qualifications that enhance their CVs and increase their attractiveness to future employers. Having a university title will give further credibility to that and will support their global recognition as future lawyers of the highest calibre.”
The university has already formed strategic collaborations with law schools such as the Singapore Institute of Legal Education, IE Law School in Madrid and Beijing’s Renmin University of China Law School.
The news follows the sale of CoL to Montagu Private Equity and the planned establishment of a Legal Education Foundation with the proceeds of the sale. (17 April 2012)
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Readers' comments (15)
Anonymous | 22-Nov-2012 4:54 pm
Bit confusing for students perhaps? There's already a UoL (University of London) alive and kicking in the city...
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Vercingetorix | 22-Nov-2012 4:57 pm
I think this is the wrong move.
The College of Law is a brand people understand and value.
The University of Law sounds like one of those institutions that sells degrees out of the back of magazines for your 'life experience'.
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Anne | 22-Nov-2012 5:04 pm
I wonder how the University of London feel about College of Law marketing themselves as UoL?
On a more serious note I do wonder how the rebranding will affect students? The least impact they will feel is the redirection of funding surely?
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ccf | 22-Nov-2012 6:22 pm
Let it never be forgotten that Savage is paid almost half a million pounds a year for working for what is supposed to be (at last until recently) a charity . This makes me embarrassed to be a CoL alumnus and those responsible for presiding over and approving such excess should be ashamed of themselves.
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HK | 23-Nov-2012 9:42 am
University of Law is an oxymoron - what differentiates is a university from a college is that it teaches many subjects - hence 'universe'.
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Anonymous | 23-Nov-2012 10:01 am
I agree with the above comments. I would add that sadly this change unhelpfully supports College of Law's contention that it is a 'proper' university. I fail to see how supplying jurisdiction-specific law courses necessary for practie (the GDL and LPC) can amount to a 'world-class' education. The College of Law is consistently de-valuing academic courses. For example, completion of a short thesis during the LPC will now lead to the award of an LL.M! Seriously?
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Baldrick | 23-Nov-2012 3:24 pm
Why does anyone actually care what it's called?
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Anonymous | 23-Nov-2012 3:56 pm
I agree. Some of their best teachers have left since the Montagu disgrace...no wonder. These marketing and profit-driven moves tend to run roughshod over staff. Savage may have got big firm sign-ups, but he's now leaving a deplorable legacy.
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Isabelle | 23-Nov-2012 4:44 pm
You guys have got to be kidding!
I was considering the College of Law for my LPC - I. Will be looking elsewhere now...
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Hannah | 23-Nov-2012 5:06 pm
Having just accepted my place on the GDL at the College of Law in September 2013, I'm not very happy that it's being renamed, the University of Law sounds awful, but never mind...
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