Ask any aspiring solicitor or barrister why they chose to study law, and you’ll often hear a hesitant pause.

“Why law?” It’s the question that haunts every law school interview and training contract application.

Most people don’t have a compelling answer—because the truth is, on the surface, law isn’t always glamorous. It means long hours, dense documents, difficult clients, and an often adversarial system. It’s a hard profession to enter—and even harder to stay passionate about.

So, really—why study law? Why pursue a legal career at all?

Law Gives You the Power to Change the World

At Freedom Law Clinic, we believe the answer is simple: law is about power. The power to shape the society around you. The power to protect the vulnerable. The power to push back against injustice.

It’s no accident that many of history’s greatest changemakers were lawyers.

• Nelson Mandela, who used the courtroom as a tool of resistance.
• Alexander Hamilton, who founded a nation alongside his career in the Courtroom.
• Thurgood Marshall, who dismantled segregation through the US legal system.

These were not just lawyers—they were strategists, advocates, and visionaries. They understood how to use the legal system to build something better. And they succeeded because they knew the law.

Legal Education Has Lost Its Way

The problem is, legal education in the UK rarely talks about law in these terms. It’s become focused on assessments, doctrine, and ticking regulatory boxes—while missing the reason many people come to law in the first place: to make a difference.

At Freedom Law Clinic, we’re changing that.

We train the next generation of lawyers not just to pass exams or complete qualifying work experience—but to think critically, act boldly, and work on real legal issues that matter. Our students are supported to get hands-on experience in areas like criminal justice, social equality, and public law. We encourage debate, we foster leadership, and we focus on advocacy in the truest sense of the word.

Is This You?

If you’re looking for a law school that values big ideas, real change, and meaningful work, we want to hear from you.

Whether you’re preparing for the SQE, exploring qualifying work experience, or simply wondering how to make your legal education count—we’re here to help.

👉 Book a free discovery call to tell us about your goals—and let’s build a future worth fighting for.