The Durham Law School Alumni Association was launched on 17 September 2024 with 40 alumni Founder Members but, since then, has grown to over 800 members from all over the world. Stay connected with the community by reading our latest newsletter.

Leading women’s law expert Professor Clare McGlynn from our top-rated Law School has played a key role in a groundbreaking court case in Australia that strengthens the international fight against deepfake sexual abuse.

The Durham Law School Alumni Association celebrated the anniversary of its launch with a magnificent dinner in the Great Hall of the Castle on Wednesday, 17 September 2025.

The Durham University student Law Society’s Mentorship Scheme was set up to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional practice by pairing aspiring legal professionals with experienced mentors. For 2025/26, we are inviting Durham Alumni, particularly those in the legal profession, to participate in the scheme as mentors.

Twenty of our researchers will take important roles in assessing UK universities’ research quality.

Between 18 and 22 August 2025, the Durham International Dispute Resolution Institute (DIDRI) proudly hosted the Durham Summer Programme on International Arbitration, welcoming more than 60 students from eight countries and regions. Participants came from many of the world’s leading institutions, including Renmin University of China, Tongji University, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, Penn State University, and Chuo University, among others.

The Solicitors Journal has published a new forward to its next issue by Thom Brooks, Professor of Law and Government and former Dean of Durham Law School (2016-2021).

Each year, the invaluable opportunity of a barrister mentor from across the country is provided for eager undergraduates looking to pursue a career at the Bar. Advancing the scheme, now in its 4th year, the Bar Society invites barristers, especially Durham Alumni, to become inspiring mentors for 2025/26.

Durham Law School was honoured to host the 4th edition of the Energy Disputes Conference, organised by Dr Smith Azubuike and Professor Volker Roeben with support from Rahmi Kopar. The event brought together global thought leaders in energy law to address the urgent issues arising from energy disputes worldwide, particularly in the context of the energy transition and climate change.

On Wednesday 9th July, two Durham students, Jack Ashurst and Min Thant Nyi, were given the opportunity to attend an Open Day hosted by One Essex Court, a leading set of commercial chambers and The Lawyer’s winner of Chambers of the year 2025 award. There were twenty-seven attendees in total, and the event took place in Inner Temple.

Durham Law School undergraduate Sardar Muhammad Musa Khan has spearheaded an innovative voluntary initiative, creating a vital link for sixth-form students across South Asia aspiring to study law in the United Kingdom. The initiative demystifies the UK application process for over 450 students in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

Durham Law Review is proud to announce the publication of Volume X, showcasing some of the most outstanding legal research produced by law students. The students pictured are, from left to right: Leong Cai Yue (Treasurer), Audrey Ku (President), and Gloria Tang (Secretary).