Best Higher Education Law Solicitors in Devon

Compare the best Higher Education Law solicitors and lawyers in Devon, ranked by verified client reviews: 24 law firms, updated 1 November 2026.

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    Higher Education Law in England covers universities and other higher education providers, including students’ rights and protections in admissions, registration, academic progression, discipline, appeals, complaints, harassment and discrimination, funding and tuition matters, and consumer-style rights around courses and services. A solicitor in this area helps with drafting and reviewing academic appeals, handling discrimination or harassment claims under the Equality Act 2010, advising on fitness-to-practice procedures, and navigating formal complaints to institutions and regulators. It also entails advising on data protection and access to student records shaping ongoing study or appeals.

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    Lyons Bowe

    Featured
    4.7 5,913 Reviews

    3 Higher Education Law reviews

    What Higher Education Law clients highlight

    • excellent communication
    • kept informed
    • efficient and speedy
    • friendly and helpful

    4.7 from 5,913 client reviews

    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawWills and Inheritance Quality SchemeThe Law Society
    2

    Richard Nelson LLP

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    4.9 1,395 Reviews

    42 Higher Education Law reviews

    Reviewed for Special Educational Needs (7)

    Victoria Rees Your solicitor Victoria Rees Associate 5.0 from 2 client reviews
    “Kind. Professional. Efficient. Thorough. These are some of the words I'd use to describe my experience with Richard Nelson LLP. Rita has been wonderful to deal with and I am so grateful for time and care she out into my sons applications. Thank you Rita! I can't recommend your services enough x”
    A client review matching your search · about Rita Kotecha
    • knowledgeable staff
    • clear communication
    • very responsive
    • Speaks
    • Criminal LitigationFamily LawFamily Law AdvancedImmigration and Asylum
    Free initial advice
    3

    Wolferstans

    4.9 2,540 Reviews

    9 Higher Education Law reviews

    4

    Amicus Law Solicitors

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    4.9 783 Reviews

    4 Higher Education Law reviews

    Reviewed for Special Educational Needs (4)

    Rebecca Roberts Your solicitor Rebecca Roberts Associate Solicitor 5.0 from 4 client reviews
    “Had a consult with Rebecca, she was helpful informative and very clear about every aspect of the meeting. My legal rights, time frames and moving forward with any process.”
    A client review matching your search · about Rebecca Roberts
    • excellent communication
    • friendly staff
    • professional service
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationThe Law SocietyChildren Law
    Free initial advice
    6

    Poole Alcock LLP

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    4.8 5,614 Reviews

    What Higher Education Law clients highlight

    • Friendly staff
    • Clear explanations
    • Fast service
    • Efficient process

    4.8 from 5,614 client reviews

    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationFamily LawFamily Law Advanced
    Free initial advice

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    How many Higher Education Law solicitors are there in Devon?

    We have ranked 24 law firms for Higher Education Law in Devon, listed in order on this page.

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