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Durham Law School

A world leader in legal education and research
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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, the High Court, Members of Parliament, barristers who are KCs, partners in leading international law firms and General Counsel to listed companies. 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.

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100% of research impact and environment was ranked 3* or 4* (REF 2021)
6th for Law The Complete University Guide 2025
5th The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
#57 QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025

  

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Research

We are at the forefront of doctrinal, theoretical and interdisciplinary debates where our contributions have made a significant impact.

Examples include our work on reforming the legal regulation of expression, especially media freedom and the availability of extreme pornography; debates on the meaning and contemporary shape of federalism, citizenship and immigration policies in the UK, EU and beyond; investigations into law's capacity to respond to technological change, especially in the fields of bio-technologies and multi-faceted security challenges, including oversight of intelligence agencies; and to debates around Brexit.
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Study with Us

  • 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.

Group of students working

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.

Lecturer and students in classroom
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Scholarships

Thanks to generous gifts from our alumni, we can offer scholarships to our students.

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Key Links for New Students

  • 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.  

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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.  

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News

  • Durham Law Students Win Global Rule of Law Innovation Challenge

    A team of Durham University law students has been awarded first place in the 11th Annual Rule of Law Innovation Challenge (ROLIC), an international competition organised by Lawyers Without Borders. Selected from approximately 30 global teams, they advanced as one of five finalists and were invited to present their project live at King’s College London, where they were ultimately crowned winners.
    Student news
    ROLIC

  • Durham Law School panel on Magna Carta and the North

    Durham Cathedral is hosting a new Magna Carta and the North exhibit from July to early November launched by Baroness Hale of Richmond, former President of the UK Supreme Court.
    Durham news
    Baroness Hale

  • Malaysian partnership to develop financiers and regulators

    We are working with the Securities Commission Malaysia to develop the financiers and regulators of the future.
    Business School news
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Durham Law Students Win Global Rule of Law Innovation Challenge

A team of Durham University law students has been awarded first place in the 11th Annual Rule of Law Innovation Challenge (ROLIC), an international competition organised by Lawyers Without Borders. Selected from approximately 30 global teams, they advanced as one of five finalists and were invited to present their project live at King’s College London, where they were ultimately crowned winners.

Student news
ROLIC

Durham Law School panel on Magna Carta and the North

Durham Cathedral is hosting a new Magna Carta and the North exhibit from July to early November launched by Baroness Hale of Richmond, former President of the UK Supreme Court.
Durham news
Baroness Hale

Malaysian partnership to develop financiers and regulators

We are working with the Securities Commission Malaysia to develop the financiers and regulators of the future.
Business School news
A man and a woman sitting at a desk, signing a document, smiling at the camera.
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Upcoming events

Book Launch: Investment Arbitration and International Climate Change Law: Revaluing Legitimate Expectations

Wednesday 16 July 2025 - Wednesday 16 July 2025
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
PCL050, Durham Law School, Palatine Centre
Dr. Thomas Lehmann

Durham Law School Summer Course on International Arbitration

Monday 21 July 2025 - Friday 25 July 2025
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
All talks take place in the Hogan Lovells Lecture Theatre, Durham Law School.
Durham Law School

Critical Minerals and the Energy Transition: Challenges and Opportunities in Extractive Governance

Thursday 24 July 2025 - Thursday 24 July 2025
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
CG60 Lecture Theatre, Chemistry Building
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The Durham Law School International Arbitration Practitioner Day Programme

Friday 25 July 2025 - Friday 25 July 2025
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
All talks take place in the Hogan Lovells Lecture Theatre, Durham Law School.
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REF 2021 Result

Our Research Excellence Framework 2021 results

Durham Law School submitted fifty-five members of staff, comprising 53.97 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) staff, to the REF Law UoA. The submission included nine Early Career Researchers.
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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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