Durham Law School
Welcome to Durham Law School
Durham Law School is a world leader in legal education and research. Our award- winning academic staff produce ground-breaking research with impact. Durham Law School is ranked 6th in The Complete University Guide 2024 and we were awarded the Athena Swan Bronze Award for commitment to the advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all in 2022.
We are proud to deliver some of the best results for student satisfaction and employability – and our graduates include some of law’s leading figures, such as current or previous members of the UK Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, Members of Parliament and others in Government. Our top-ranked global law courses are very competitive with an excellent and diverse student population from across the world delivering a cutting-edge, research-led curriculum with a commitment to small group teaching through seminars and tutorials much prized by employers.
Look closer at our Durham Law School
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COP and the Law School
Durham University has been directly involved in Conferences of Parties (COPs) under the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and in Meetings of Parties under the 2015 Paris Agreement since 2021. The Law School has led the application process of the University to become an observer.
Study with Us
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Undergraduate Study
Durham Law School is a world leader in legal education and research. Our LLB degree is a flexible, full-time course delivered over three years – and fully approved as a Qualifying Law Degree for careers as a barrister or solicitor.
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Postgraduate Study
Postgraduate study at Durham Law School opens doors. Our Law School is a global leader with award-winning academic staff, top ranked research publications and centres and distinguished alumni in government, the UK Supreme Court, the UK’s top firms and chambers and beyond.
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Undergraduate Study
Durham Law School is a world leader in legal education and research. Our LLB degree is a flexible, full-time course delivered over three years – and fully approved as a Qualifying Law Degree for careers as a barrister or solicitor.
Postgraduate Study
Postgraduate study at Durham Law School opens doors. Our Law School is a global leader with award-winning academic staff, top ranked research publications and centres and distinguished alumni in government, the UK Supreme Court, the UK’s top firms and chambers and beyond.
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Scholarships
Thanks to generous gifts from our alumni, we can offer scholarships to our students.
Summer Course on International Arbitration 2024
The course is targeted towards practitioners who are keen to expand their skillset or discover a new field of practice; scholars seeking to gain expertise in the application of concepts and norms within the field of international arbitration; and students seeking exposure to the world of international dispute resolution.
About the Law School
Find out more
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Research
We are at the forefront of doctrinal, theoretical and interdisciplinary debates where our contributions have made a significant impact.
Key Links for New Students
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Student Hub
Our Student Hub contains key information regarding your degree programme and the Law School. This is our student intranet and can only be accessed with your Durham University email.
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Learn Ultra
Learn Ultra is our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). You can find information and interactive resources for specific modules here.
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Student Hub
Our Student Hub contains key information regarding your degree programme and the Law School. This is our student intranet and can only be accessed with your Durham University email.
Learn Ultra
Learn Ultra is our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). You can find information and interactive resources for specific modules here.
News
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Durham Law School talk on citizenship for ESRC Festival of Social Science at university
Professor Thom Brooks, Chair in Law and Government, delivered a sponsored public lecture on “Becoming British: The UK’s Citizenship Test” at Durham University on 25 October 2023.Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/departments-/law-school/news-and-events/ERKC-event-2023.png)
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Prof McGlynn Influences new Online Safety Act 2023
Professor Clare McGlynn has welcomed new legislation in the UK aiming to reduce online harms which includes new offences and guidelines based on her research.Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/departments-/law-school/news-and-events/McGlynn-and-Online-Act.png)
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Thom Brooks delivers keynote lectures at Norwegian Association for Legal Philosophy
On 28 and 29 September, Professor Thom Brooks was the keynote speaker for the Norwegian Association for Legal Philosophy. His public lectures were hosted at the University of Oslo Law School.Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/departments-/law-school/news-and-events/dj110120.jpg)
Durham Law School talk on citizenship for ESRC Festival of Social Science at university
Professor Thom Brooks, Chair in Law and Government, delivered a sponsored public lecture on “Becoming British: The UK’s Citizenship Test” at Durham University on 25 October 2023.
Prof McGlynn Influences new Online Safety Act 2023
Thom Brooks delivers keynote lectures at Norwegian Association for Legal Philosophy
Upcoming events
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Medicine: Opportunities, Challenges, Ethics, Fiqh, and Legal Consideration
Wednesday 13 December 2023 - Wednesday 13 December 202312:00 PM to 1:30 PMHybrid: Durham Law School, PCL057 and Online: Zoom/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/departments-/law-school/general-images/Law-School-Blue-sky.jpeg)
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Professor Muireann Quigley - The Drugs that Came in From the Cold: Confronting Legal, Ethical, and Other Challenges of the Psychedelic Renaissance
Wednesday 17 January 2024 - Wednesday 17 January 20242:00 PM to 3:30 PMPCL048 - Hogan Lovells Lecture Theatre, Durham University/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/research-/research-centres/chinese-law-and-policy-centre-for/45900-(1).jpg)
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Public Lecture on the future of international criminal justice - Judge Sir Howard Morrison
Tuesday 27 February 2024 - Tuesday 27 February 20245:00 PM to 7:00 PMPCL048 - Hogan Lovells Lecture Theatre, Durham University
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Judicial Roundtable in collaboration with Singapore judiciary
Tuesday 23 April 2024 - Friday 26 April 20249:00 AM to 5:00 PMDurham University
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Medicine: Opportunities, Challenges, Ethics, Fiqh, and Legal Consideration
Professor Muireann Quigley - The Drugs that Came in From the Cold: Confronting Legal, Ethical, and Other Challenges of the Psychedelic Renaissance
Public Lecture on the future of international criminal justice - Judge Sir Howard Morrison
Judicial Roundtable in collaboration with Singapore judiciary
REF 2021 Result
Our Research Excellence Framework 2021 results
Get in touch
Enquiries about Durham Law School and our courses should be sent via the contact links below.
Durham Law School
Durham University
Palatine Centre
Stockton Road
Durham
DH1 3LE
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