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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 in The Complete University Guide 2023
Top 50 QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022

  

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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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.

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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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Summer Course on International Arbitration 2023

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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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 and Slaughter and May to deliver new programme of schools outreach

Durham Law School is looking forward to welcoming 30 school pupils from Years 8-10 on 23 March for the first in a new programme of ‘Introduction to Law’ outreach sessions, delivered in partnership with Slaughter and May.

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Dr Natalie Sedacca aids civil society campaign to remove the ‘Family Worker Exemption’ from the minimum wage and protect domestic workers’ rights

In November 2022, a coalition of organisations working to protect the rights of live-in domestic and childcare workers sent a joint open letter to Grant Shapps at the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy in November 2022. The letter called on him to fulfil a commitment the government made in March 2022 to repeal the ‘Family Worker Exemption’ from National Minimum Wage regulations.
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Durham strengthening ties with India

We are proud to be a global university, with research collaborations, partnerships and student, alumni and employer connections all over the world. As part of this global outlook, we’re very pleased be strengthening our ties with India.
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Upcoming events

UAP Colloquium: Alien Conversations

Friday 24 March 2023 - Friday 24 March 2023
9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Durham Law School | Palatine Centre | Hogan Lovells Lecture Theatre | and Zoom
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Durham Global Environmental Law Lecture Series - Judges and Biodiversity

Tuesday 28 March 2023 - Tuesday 28 March 2023
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
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Durham Global Environmental Law Lecture Series - Closing Session

Wednesday 29 March 2023 - Wednesday 29 March 2023
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
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Durham Law and Global Justice: Markets, Sovereignty, and Racialization with Dr Michael Fakhri

Friday 31 March 2023 - Friday 31 March 2023
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
zoom webinar
Durham Law and Global Justice: Markets, Sovereignty, and Racialization with Dr Michael Fakhri
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    Palatine Centre
    Stockton Road
    Durham
    DH1 3LE

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