1 I do not know which universities have the best reputation for law now - in my day it may well have been different.
Tbh, a traditional uni rather than an ex poly may be a good move, but ultimately it does not matter as long as it is a qualifying law degree (ie it contains all the modules needed to go to the bar or become a solicitor). What IS important is your grade. To consider going to the Bar you will need at least a 2.1 - although depending on the competition you may get in with a 2.2. A third is unlikely to get you anywhere.
2 To get onto a Law Degree you will need 3 or 4 good A level passes at B or above (A's if poss because it is terribly competitive). Humanities and Languages are favoured above other subjects (and I mean traditional humanities, such as History, English Lit etc).
3 Well clearly I am biased and I think the English legal system is one of the best in the world. But where else are you looking?
4 Your research starts here. Research is an integral part of being a lawyer.....
5 Generally, there are barristers, solicitors, legal executives and licensed conveyancers. I assume you are looking at the Bar or becoming a solicitor. Broadly speaking the law splits into Criminal, Civil and Family. Civil in itself then has a number of different divisions. Some people choose to specialise, others have a broader based practise.
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