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:
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 achieve excellent results for student satisfaction and employability. Our graduates include many of the profession’s leading figures, among them current or former members of the UK Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, and the High Court, as well as Members of Parliament, King’s Counsel (KC), partners in major international law firms, and General Counsel to listed companies.
Our globally ranked programmes attract exceptional students from around the world. We offer a rigorous, research-led curriculum. Alongside lectures, we are committed to small-group teaching through seminars and tutorials, an approach highly valued by employers.
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We are at the forefront of doctrinal, theoretical and interdisciplinary debates where our contributions have made a significant impact.
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 at Durham Law School opens doors. The school is a global leader in legal education and research, with award-winning staff, internationally recognised research centres, and distinguished alumni in government, the judiciary, leading law firms and chambers.
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Thanks to generous gifts from our alumni, we can offer scholarships to our students.
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 is our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). You can find information and interactive resources for specific modules here.
The Durham Law School Alumni Association was launched on 17 September 2024 with 40 alumni Founder Members but, since then, has grown to over 1000 members from all over the world. Stay connected with the community by reading our latest newsletter.
Our Research Excellence Framework 2021 results
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