College of Law to open in Bristol

The College of Law has announced it is to open its first centre in Bristol's Temple Quarter.

The £1.2m investment serving the whole of the South West region will create 40 jobs at the Temple Circus site, close to Temple Meads railway station.

Nigel Savage, Chief Executive of The College of Law, said: "We anticipate the new centre will generate strong interest from prospective students.

"Students will also be close to many of the city's leading law firms."

Jane Oakland, a partner at law firm Clarke Willmott and former College of Law student, said its arrival in Bristol "will reinforce the city's position as a major centre for legal excellence".

The College provides professional legal education and training in Europe with UK centres in London, Birmingham, Chester, Guildford, Manchester and York.

"Our experience in Birmingham and Manchester has been that a strong College of Law presence helps the professional service sector retain the best talent and helps build a sustainable legal services sector," said Mr Savage.