Leeds

Henry Moore Sculpture

What the city has to offer

Leeds is a vibrant city with a buzzing social scene and plenty to keep you entertained while you undertake your studies.

  • A rich cultural heritage including The Grand Theatre (home of Opera North), West Yorkshire Playhouse and a range of theatres and cinemas, as well as the City Art Gallery, home to the largest collection of 20th Century Art outside London
  • Shopping facilities are excellent and include the famous Victoria Quarter, dubbed the "Knightsbridge of the North", home to the first Harvey Nichols outside London and all major high street retailers.
  • At night Leeds city centre is buzzing with a wide variety of bars, pubs, clubs and restaurants. Leeds has a growing reputation for both work and play with its "trendy cosmopolitan street café culture and gigantic club scene" (The Independent on Sunday)
  • Sporting clubs and venues include, Leeds United FC, Leeds Rhinos rugby team and Headingley Stadium, home of Yorkshire County Cricket Club.
  • A huge range of outdoor activities and sports including the 'Leeds Wall' indoor climbing centre and 'Xscape' offering real snow indoor skiing, a snowboard slope, ice climbing wall and much more.
  • Beautiful countryside on the doorstep including the Yorkshire Dales, Yorkshire Moors National Park, 'Bronte Country' and the Yorkshire coast.

Recent national awards for:

  • Britain's Best City for Business (OMIS Research)
  • Best Place in Britain to Live (Urban Behaviours Survey)
  • Best UK University Destination (The Independent)
  • Number 1 City for Clubbing (Mixmag Music Dance Awards)

Legal market in Leeds

As one of the fastest growing economies in the UK, Leeds draws strength from its reputable legal and financial services industry. It is home to a close-knit legal community boasting numerous law firms ranking amongst the top 10 in the UK with strong national and international reputations. Employment opportunities include local government, the Crown Prosecution Service as well as the successful small, medium and niche firms specialising in practice areas ranging from criminal to media law.

Wherever your legal future lies, Leeds can open the door to a fulfilling and challenging legal career.