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Welcome to Durham Law School

Durham Law School is one of the UK's top-ranked institutions for legal education and research. We produce globally recognised research with impact. Durham Law School is ranked:

  • 5th in The Complete University Guide 2027
  • 5th in The Guardian best UK universities 2027
  • 4th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027
  • Joint 49th in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026

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 undergraduate and postgraduate 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.

About Us
4th
4th The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027
5th for Law
5th for Law The Complete University Guide 2027
100%
100% of research impact and environment was ranked 3* or 4* (REF 2021)
#49
#49 QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026

  

News

Durham Law School was pleased to welcome a delegation from Renmin University of China Law School on 6 October 2026

The discussions identified exciting opportunities for educational and research collaboration across a range of areas, including environmental law, law and technology, legal history and comparative law, alongside many other fields of shared academic interest. The meeting highlighted the considerable potential for scholars from both institutions to develop joint research activities, exchange expertise and foster new interdisciplinary connections.
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Broad media echo on blogpost about shooting down UFOs

Professor Bohlander’s blogpost in Global Policy Journal receives wide media attention.
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Upcoming events

Clare McGlynn and Natasha Walter in Conversation

Sunday 11 October 2026 - Sunday 11 October 2026
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Gala Theatre Main House, Durham
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Legal Education @ Durham Launch

Wednesday 14 October 2026 - Wednesday 14 October 2026
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
PCL054, Durham Law School
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DELI Book Seminar: Moritz Schramm

Friday 23 October 2026 - Friday 23 October 2026
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Online via Teams
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DELI-GPI Distinguished Lecture: Damian Chalmers

Monday 2 November 2026 - Monday 2 November 2026
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Lecture Theatre (PCL048), Durham Law School.
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Employability and Career Opportunities

Read more about where your Durham Law degree can take you, some of our recent graduate's employability success stories, and our career support and our unique Employability Course.

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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