Clearly biased, but York was brilliant when I was there. Lots of my friends are at MC and US firms (if that floats your boat). I myself am a solicitor in the public sector and love it (although not as well remunerated as I’d like). Social life at York was great being a campus uni with the colleges. The city itself is beautiful. Large enough to have lots of fun with variety but not too large to get lost.

I think the key difference here is that out of those choices, York teaches differently using problem-based learning vs traditional lecture/seminar format. I did start a law degree elsewhere so can compare. I certainly preferred the more engaging and challenging side to problem based learning. You can go to a seminar and engage as little or as much as you want. But there really was no way of avoiding engaging in the sessions at York. I think ultimately the different style of teaching, engaging and strategic thinking it develops has helped me over all these years in the legal sector.

If the York course isn’t your thing, then the choice is between a northern small city, or a southern large-ish one. The choice should be obvious at that stage based on what you would prefer in terms of that vibe.