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.
Research
We are at the forefront of doctrinal, theoretical and interdisciplinary debates where our contributions have made a significant impact.
About the Law School
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News
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Professor Deirdre McCann launches new film and holds a Special Session
Professor Deirdre McCann launches new film and holds a Special Session on Africa in the Future of Work at the UN International Labour Organization, GenevaResearch news
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Aaron Baker
Aaron Baker was an internationally recognised scholar specialising in the area of employment law.Durham news
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Call for Papers – Covid-19 Public Law Analysis Sections
The Editorial Committee of Public Law welcomes submissions to the journal’s ‘analysis’ section dealing with issues relating to the public law dimensions of the current Covid-19 pandemic.Research news
Professor Deirdre McCann launches new film and holds a Special Session
Professor Deirdre McCann launches new film and holds a Special Session on Africa in the Future of Work at the UN International Labour Organization, Geneva
Aaron Baker
Call for Papers – Covid-19 Public Law Analysis Sections
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?
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