Canadian students aspiring to study law in the United Kingdom now have a new pathway to realize their dreams through a strategic partnership between Humber Polytechnic and the University of Leicester. This new memorandum of understanding (MOU) opens a distinct route for Humber students to gain a foundational two-year pre-law education at Humber, followed by three years of law studies at Leicester's Law School.
The MOU was signed in Toronto on November 1 by Professor Nishan Canagarajah, president and vice-chancellor, University of Leicester, and Ann Marie Vaughan, president and CEO, Humber Polytechnic. Through this agreement, Humber aims to redefine international recruitment and create transformative global learning opportunities.
"Establishing partnerships with leading post-secondary institutions like the University of Leicester is an example of how Humber Polytechnic is building brilliance both in our communities and globally," said Vaughan. "With this agreement, Humber students will be provided with a one-of-a-kind experience to pursue their passion in law. This further exemplifies our commitment and vision to transform the higher education system by personalizing the learning path, allowing learners to come with the skills and experiences they have and build on them, to get to where they want to be. By forging a deep partnership with the University of Leicester, we are creating better pathways, opportunities and outcomes for our students to be able to achieve their dreams and contribute as global citizens."
This partnership strengthens Leicester's well-established Canadian connections, as the institution hosts the largest number of Canadian students in any U.K. law school, with 500 Canadian students currently enrolled and a network of over 2,000 Canadian alumni.
"We are proud of our strong connections with Canada and our excellent reputation here, particularly as a leading institution for legal education," said Canagarajah. "This agreement formalises a route which will allow students to gain a fantastic grounding in law at Humber Polytechnic, which will then act as the springboard to pursue their dream of studying the subject at degree level in the United Kingdom."
As part of Building Brilliance: Our Vision to 2030 and Beyond, Humber is reimagining education to adapt to and shape the world around us. Guided by this vision, Humber is reshaping learning, forging strong partnerships, and creating lasting value that will drive impact in our communities.
