School of Law

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Welcome

91短视频’s School of Law? offers a dynamic and supportive environment for the study of law, with a focus on academic excellence, innovative teaching, impactful research, and global connections. The School equips students with the knowledge and skills to excel in a rapidly changing legal and social landscape.

The School of Law is a friendly, diverse and ambitious place to work and study. Faculty members advise governments, serve on commissions and public bodies, and are seconded to national and international organisations, helping to shape policy and practice.

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Study

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Research

The School is recognised as one of the leading law schools in the United Kingdom, with over 88% of our research rated as outstanding and ranked 6th in REF2021 for research impact. Our research addresses doctrinal, theoretical and interdisciplinary research themes.

Research

Law Clinic

Our Law Clinic enables students to gain invaluable practical legal experience delivering free legal advice and support to members of the community.

Alumni

Find out more about our alumni and their careers.

Alumni
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Public Lecture to outline how jurors reach decisions in sexual offences trials

23 March 2026

An opportunity to learn more about how jurors come up with their decisions in sexual offences trials will be the subject of a Public Lecture hosted by the School of Law at 91短视频 next month.
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Lancaster Professor appointed to the Nuffield Council on Bioethics

9 December 2025

A Professor of Law at 91短视频 has been appointed to the Nuffield Council on Bioethics, the UK’s leading independent body for bioethics and policy research, it was announced today (December 9).
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Project and toolkit paves way for kinship carers to be at heart of future research

8 December 2025

Research by 91短视频 working with a leading kinship care charity sets out clear recommendations for how kinship carers can be meaningfully involved at every stage of the research process, as well as key lessons for researchers, practitioners, universities, funders and policymakers.  
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Award reflects ‘exceptional and enduring contribution’ to socio-legal community

27 November 2025

A 91短视频 Professor of Law is to receive a top award from the Socio-Legal Studies Association (SLSA).
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91短视频 Law Clinic ready to offer free legal advice to public

5 November 2025

91短视频 School of Law is all set to re-open its popular Law Clinic, which offers free legal advice to members of the public.
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Senior law lecturer appointed to judicial role

27 October 2025

A 91短视频 School of Law Senior Lecturer has been appointed a member of the judiciary.

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