Durham Law School
Welcome to Durham Law School at Durham
Durham Law School is a world leader in legal education and research. Our award-winning academic staff produce ground-breaking research with impact and we are active in public engagement both nationally and internationally. Durham Law School is in the QS World Rankings top 50 law schools and our research was ranked 3rd best in the UK's last national Research Excellence Framework in 2014.
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 members of the UK Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, Members of Parliament and 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Research
We are at the forefront of doctrinal, theoretical and interdisciplinary debates where our contributions have made a significant impact.
About the Law School
Find out more
News
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IRAB joins the UNFCCC capacity building network - PCCB Network | Paris Committee on Capacity-building (PCCB)
In the spirit of strengthening academic partnerships globally, the international research advisory board (IRAB) was founded in May 2020. IRAB comprises a group of experts in climate law, energy law, climate science and health science, with expertise in academic research and legal practice.Research news
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Rights and the Mother and Baby Homes Report: Reaching Different Findings - Draft Launch
Over the past five months, 25 academics, led by Prof Aoife O’Donoghue (Durham) and Máiréad Enright (Birmingham University Law School) rewrote the Executive Summary of the Irish Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation Report.Research news
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Durham Law School - Congratulations to our Summer Graduands 2021
Members of staff bid a fond farewell to our wonderful Class of 2021.Student news
IRAB joins the UNFCCC capacity building network - PCCB Network | Paris Committee on Capacity-building (PCCB)
In the spirit of strengthening academic partnerships globally, the international research advisory board (IRAB) was founded in May 2020. IRAB comprises a group of experts in climate law, energy law, climate science and health science, with expertise in academic research and legal practice.
Rights and the Mother and Baby Homes Report: Reaching Different Findings - Draft Launch
Durham Law School - Congratulations to our Summer Graduands 2021
Durham Law School students have more than a deep understanding of law - they know how to challenge and shape it.
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
Tel: +44 (0) 191 33 42800
Fax: +44 (0) 191 33 42801
Questions about studying here?
Check out our list of FAQs or submit an enquiry form.
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