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 6th in The Complete University Guide 2024 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, the High Court, Members of Parliament, barristers who are KCs, partners in leading international law firms and General Counsel to listed companies. 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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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. 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.
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 aim of this partnership between Clyde & Co and Durham Law School is to make law accessible to all, regardless of financial means or background.
Our Research Excellence Framework 2021 results
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