Studying at Coventry University

Studying law is more than just reading thick textbooks and analysing cases, it’s a journey full of discovery, growth, and plenty of caffeine. As a law student at Coventry University, each day brings a new mix of lectures, study sessions, and campus adventures.

Whether it's debating legal principles, grabbing lunch with friends, or finding the perfect study spot, life here is always buzzing with energy. Join me as I take you through a typical day in the life of a Coventry law student!

🌅 8:00 AM – Morning Routine & Walk to Campus

After the struggle to get up from bed and get ready for school especially on a Monday morning. There’s nothing quite like starting the day with some fresh air. Most law students either walk from nearby accommodation like Bishop Gate or the Cycle works through the city centre or commute from their homes. The next step is to make a quick coffee stop at your favourite shop like Costa, Esquires, or the Hub café, it’s almost a ritual.

📚 9:00 AM – Law Lectures Begin

Lectures at Coventry University are interactive and often packed with discussions, case studies, and real-life examples. Topics might include: Contract Law principles, Criminal liability, Human rights law, Mock case scenarios.

You’ll be surprised how quickly an hour flies when you’re debating famous cases like Donoghue v Stevenson or exploring the complexities of mens rea. 

11:00 AM – Study Break at The Hub

The Hub is the heart of Coventry University buzzing, bright, and filled with students from every course. 

This is the perfect time to: Catch up on lecture notes, chat with friends, refuel with a snack, check Moodle for deadlines (sometimes with dread).

12:30 PM – Library Session at the Lanchester Library

Every law student knows the library becomes your second home. The Lanchester Library has quiet zones, group study rooms, and thousands of legal resources. 

Here you’ll likely be: Reading, preparing for seminars, writing essays or highlighting until your highlighter dies.

🍔 2:00 PM – Lunch Around Campus

You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to food:

🍕The Hub food court

🥙 Falafel Corner nearby

🍟 Nando's, Wagamama, and more in the city centre

Lunch is where everyone relaxes, laughs, and complains about readings together.

⚖️ 3:00 PM – Seminar or Mooting Practice

Seminars are smaller, interactive classes where you apply what you’ve learned. You might debate legal issues, analyse a case, or work in groups. If you're into advocacy, mooting (mock trials) , then this happens in the moot court. This is where law school gets exciting, you get to argue, present cases, and feel like you're in a real courtroom.

 🏋️‍♀️ 5:00 PM – Gym Time or Student Society Activities

After a long day of reading and writing, exercising is the perfect stress reliever. Coventry University’s Sport & Recreation Centre has everything you need.

Or maybe you join a society like: Law Society, debate Society, African & Caribbean Society, or gaming or Dance Clubs. There's always something happening!

😌 7:00 PM – Dinner and Relaxing

Whether you cook at home or grab food with friends, this is the winding-down part of the day. Many students watch Netflix, play games, or simply chat in the common areas.

🌙 9:00 PM – Reading...Or Attempting To

Let’s be honest, sometimes you’re productive, sometimes you’re staring at a textbook questioning your life choices. But eventually, everything gets done (even if it’s a bit last-minute).

Being a law student at Coventry University is a mix of hard work, growth, friendship, and memorable experiences. No two days are the same and that’s what makes the journey exciting! You could have an entirely different routine but that’s what makes our journeys unique.

Want to know more about student life? Read a Coventry graduate's university survival guide.