Since an LLB will have to have certain modules in order to satisfy the law society, I don't think there is going to be a much difference in terms of the course itself and its delivery. I originally studied law at Wolverhampton Uni, which at the time was ranked something like 74th in the country for that subject.
I also spend some time in law lectures at Birmingham university, and took law modules at UEA where I eventually did my degree (in another subject). The teaching was similar at all of them in both the style and the delivery, but I felt I learned the most/better at Wolverhampton. That was also the only place where you could choose between attending the 2 hour lecture for a specific topic or catch the condensed version in the evening that was taught to part-timers. It gave more flexibility. It's also worth thinking about the actual buildings. Birmingham whilst the buildings looked pretty on the outside were cold and cramped inside.
UEA is pretty strict and controlling. I was fined in total £550 in my first year for various misdemeanours, partying, library fines, other student stuff etc.. It also thinks a little much of itself. I remember wanting to go to Austria on Erasmus, but was told my school MGT wouldn't allow it as they could guarantee the quality of the teaching would be up to their standard. When I initially tried to transfer from Wolverhampton to Law at UEA they weren't interested in the pretty much full marks I'd got at Wolves, where as University Collage London were happy to consider my results if accompanied by a letter from a member of the faculty.
On the other hand Life at UEA was pretty good, but expensive. IIRC the UEA students union was one of the richest in the country. Mostly through over charging. The union shop was more than twice the price of the one at Wolverhampton. The bar was way more expensive too, but that funding was/is put to good use. There's excellent funding for sports and societies. Though the competition for facilities is huge.
The campus is a bit of a concrete jungle set in a parkland area, now with some more modern buildings thrown in. It's a nice place in general, I just wish they'd paint the concrete buildings white.
The Law school is actually quite away (a 5 min walk) from the other buildings in Earlham Hall a 17th century building in Earlham Park. A few people I know that studied law there went on to grad schemes a places like PWC and had their LPC fees sponsored.
Norwich itself is a pleasant city. A bit weird and isolated, but safe and pleasant. It's kind of the end of the line, so no-one goes there unless they work there, live there, study, or have a boyfriend or girlfriend living there. The UEA campus is about 2 miles out, so you have the best of both worlds. There's an arts university there, and City college with is large too so loads of students around. And being the largest city in the region, (it's larger than Cambridge but more condensed), it does attract a good number of companies. With it being the former HQ of Norwich Union (now Aviva), Marsh and Marsh and Mclennan, there, PWC, Virgin Money etc..
Always plenty going on, and just a short drive to the beach (though I admit it took me 3 years before I went).
Rankings are an interesting one Warwick has a good reputation. It's 10th overall in the UK (UEA is 22nd) and in the top 100 in the world. In someways that matters, and in others it doesn't matter one jot.
For what I moved there to do UEA was second best in the country. But I think both the general and course specific rankings need to be taken with a pinch of salt. They tend to include research, happiness etc.. rather than pure teaching quality, which I also don't think means much given my experiences.
I think over the years UEA has become more of a money grab, desperate for international students and the cash they bring. I believe it has opened up an international school and runs courses in London with ties to China.
Anyway best to visit them. I remember getting an offer from Aberystwyth, then visiting and thinking hell no. Also visited Plymouth which had a California beach bum vibe, so also a hard no.
I think you’ll find it’s a fine city. It even says it on the sign.
Oh man, I made that mistake the first time I tried to get a bus into the city. Got a right lecture. They are quite particular.
