Our student stories

Our law degree is studied by a wide range of people from all backgrounds.

You can get a flavour of the different law students who study with us by viewing their testimonials.

Siobhan Mossop

With two small children and a job working as a director at a Big 4 accountancy practice, the OU offered me the best opportunity to balance competing demands.

Jo Dance

“I was desperate to leave education as early as possible … now I’m a lawyer!”.

Aqua Koroma

I failed a module, but came back stronger.

Harrie Austin-Jones

From construction to law … thanks to the OU I’ve changed career.

Brian Playfair

My OU study has also allowed me to realise that I am capable of so much more than I thought I was.

Rachel Innes

I cannot thank The Open University enough for creating this opportunity to study online and develop my full legal potential.

Clara Collins

I’ve turned my life around – now I’m helping others.

Christina Hallam

The OU ethos is about helping people to ensure they succeed. I found my OU degree a very positive experience and it gave me a huge sense of achievement.