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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 in the QS World Rankings top 50 law schools, ranked 5th in the Complete University Guide 2023 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.

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100% of research impact and environment was ranked 3* or 4* (REF 2021)
Top 10 in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023
5th
5th in The Complete University Guide 2023
Top 50
Top 50 QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023

  

Summer Course on International Arbitration 2023

"Anyone keen to explore a fascinating area of law with some of its most revered practitioners should look no further!” - Luke Delaissé, Durham University Law Student

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. The course will run 10-15 July 2023. Click the button below to book your place now!
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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.

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National Student Survey 2023

The National Student Survey is an annual survey for all final year students.

We encourage all third and fourth year students on the LLB to participate in this survey. This is your Law School and the survey is an opportunity for you to have your say! Pick up a free gift at Law reception to thank you for your participation in the survey.
Participate in the survey now here
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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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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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Research

About the 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.

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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News

Durham Law School Academic awarded prestigious Scottish Parliament Fellowship

Gemma Davies (Associate Professor in Criminal Law) together with her colleague Helena Farrand Carrapico (Professor of International Relations and European Politics, Northumbria University), was awarded a Scottish Parliament Fellowship on Criminal Justice and Policing after Brexit. The project, which starts in May 2023, aims to understand the impact of the current legal and political Scottish- EU relations on the Scottish criminal justice landscape.

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Thom Brooks addresses Legal Ed Con 2023

Professor Thom Brooks was invited to address the major annual Legal Ed Con 2023 in London last week.
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Professor Philip Bennett Discusses Leveraged LDI and UK Pension Funds Acting Ultra Vires in Recent Article

What is Leveraged LDI and were UK pension funds acting ultra vires are questions discussed by Professor in Practice Philip Bennett in a recent article
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Upcoming events

Undergraduate Open Day

Friday 16 June 2023 - Friday 16 June 2023
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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Undergraduate Open Day

Saturday 17 June 2023 - Saturday 17 June 2023
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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ECR Workshop on Cross-disciplinary Sustainability Challenges

Monday 19 June 2023 - Monday 19 June 2023
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Durham Law School, The Palatine Centre, Durham University, Stockton Road, Durham DH1 3LE

The Global Stocktake and International Law Paradigm, Process and Ambition Conference

Thursday 22 June 2023 - Friday 23 June 2023
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Hogan Lovells Lecture Theatre, Durham University, Stockton Road, Durham DH1 3LE
Durham Cathedral Palace Green
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Enquiries about Durham Law School and our courses should be sent via the contact links below.

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    Durham University
    Palatine Centre
    Stockton Road
    Durham
    DH1 3LE

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