These are the 13 best universities in Europe to study law

A top job in the legal profession is one of the most sought after in the world. Getting a job at a big firm can be the ticket to a big salary, as well as an awful lot of hours.

But to get a job as a lawyer, you obviously need a law degree, and the more prestigious the school, the better.

Every year, education company QS produces a comprehensive ranking of the world's best universities, broken down by region and subject. QS's latest ranking was releasedi includes some interesting data about which universities provide the best education in the field of law.

A university's ranking is based on the institution's reputation with academics and employers, and the number of research citations the school gets per paper published in a specific discipline - in this case, law. QS then gives a score out of 100.

Many of the top schools globally are in the USA, but Europe holds its own, with Britain's law schools doing particularly well. You can check out the best law schools in Europe below. Overall rankings are in brackets.