Durham Law School

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 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, 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.



Welcome to New Students
Welcome to Durham Law School! We are really glad that you have chosen to study at Durham Law School and hope your time in Durham will be challenging, fulfilling, and prepare you well for success in your chosen career.
Look closer at our Durham Law School
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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.
Scholarships
Thanks to generous gifts from our alumni, we can offer scholarships to our students.
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.
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.
REF 2021 Result
Our Research Excellence Framework 2021 results
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.
News
Contact with Extraterrestrial Intelligence and Human Law
Professor Michael Bohlander has written a new book called ‘Contact with Extraterrestrial Intelligence and Human Law - The applicability of rules of war and human rights’.

Thom Brooks publishes new book Global Justice: An Introduction
Durham Law School visit to Universidad Externado de Colombia
Upcoming events
Book Discussion: Diverse Voices in Public Law
Sentencing Academy event
Alicia Ely Yamin - When Misfortune Becomes Injustice: Evolving Human Rights Struggles for Health and Social Equality
DCLP Seminar: Professor Ko Hasegawa 'Legality, the Paradigm of Law, and Legal Tradition'
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
Questions about studying here?
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Your Durham prospectus
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