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, 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.
Look closer at our Durham Law School
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Research
We are at the forefront of doctrinal, theoretical and interdisciplinary debates where our contributions have made a significant impact.
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.
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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Call for urgent reform in international battle against crime
The UK’s extradition, mutual legal assistance, and criminal jurisdiction systems need urgent reform, according to a new report.Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/CLRNN-cover.jpg)
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Spotlight on: Professor Clare McGlynn – transforming the law to protect women online
In an increasingly digital age, criminal law has struggled to keep pace with online abuse, particularly for women and girls. Professor Clare McGlynn, from our Law School, is changing this.Global research/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/Clare-McGlynn--Web-.png)
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Academic and Judicial Experts Gather at Durham University to Discuss AI, Justice, and Human Rights
On 15 May 2025, we hosted a workshop titled “Human Rights, Algorithmic Justice, and Global AI Policy,” bringing together a distinguished group of judicial experts and scholars to examine the impact of emerging technologies on civil society, human rights, access to justice, and public services.Bulletins/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/departments-/law-school/news-and-events/Academic-and-Judicial-Experts-Gather-at-Durham-University.jpg)
Call for urgent reform in international battle against crime
The UK’s extradition, mutual legal assistance, and criminal jurisdiction systems need urgent reform, according to a new report.
Spotlight on: Professor Clare McGlynn – transforming the law to protect women online
Academic and Judicial Experts Gather at Durham University to Discuss AI, Justice, and Human Rights
Upcoming events
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Pathways into Law
Wednesday 2 July 2025 - Wednesday 2 July 202510:30 AM to 3:00 PMPalatine Centre, Durham Law School/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/alumni-/Durham-Law-School.jpg)
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Durham Law School Summer Course on International Arbitration
Monday 21 July 2025 - Friday 25 July 20259:00 AM to 4:00 PMAll talks take place in the Hogan Lovells Lecture Theatre, Durham Law School./prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/Durham-Law-School.jpg)
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The Durham Law School International Arbitration Practitioner Day Programme
Friday 25 July 2025 - Friday 25 July 20259:00 AM to 5:00 PMAll talks take place in the Hogan Lovells Lecture Theatre, Durham Law School./prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/departments-/law-school/general-images/Law-School-Blue-sky.jpeg)
Pathways into Law
Durham Law School Summer Course on International Arbitration
The Durham Law School International Arbitration Practitioner Day Programme
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
Questions about studying here?
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Your Durham prospectus
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