Durham Law School
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:
- 3rd in The Complete University Guide 2026
- 4th in The Guardian best UK universities 2026
- 4th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
- 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.
News
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Durham Pensions Law Module Students Awarded Work Experience Weeks with Leading Pensions Law Firms
As a result of successfully completing their Pensions Law module, in July, June and April eight 3rd year Durham Law undergraduates students were awarded pensions law work experience weeks kindly provided by a number of firms with leading pensions law practices.Student news/filters:quality(70)/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/departments-/law-school/news-and-events/news-images/Cafedral-News-Release-Stock.jpg)
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Durham University and Durham Law School Celebrate Success in The Times and The Sunday Times UK University Rankings 2027 League Table
Durham University has been ranked 6th in the UK in the 2027 The Times and The Sunday Times UK University Rankings, reaffirming its position among the country's leading universities.Durham news/filters:quality(70)/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/departments-/law-school/news-and-events/news-images/Times-Ranking-20262027.jpg)
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Professor Bohlander to speak at the Centre for Philosophy of Science at Münster University, Germany
The Centre for Philosophy of Science at Münster in Germany has organised an interdisciplinary lecture series on extraterrestrial life and intelligence.Durham news/filters:quality(70)/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/departments-/law-school/news-and-events/news-images/Professor-Bohlander-to-speak-on-the-challenges-of-contact-with-extraterrestrial-intelligence-for-human-legal-thinking-at-the-Centre-for-Philosophy-of-Science-at-M%C3%BCnster-University,-Germany-(1).jpg)
Durham Pensions Law Module Students Awarded Work Experience Weeks with Leading Pensions Law Firms
As a result of successfully completing their Pensions Law module, in July, June and April eight 3rd year Durham Law undergraduates students were awarded pensions law work experience weeks kindly provided by a number of firms with leading pensions law practices.
Durham University and Durham Law School Celebrate Success in The Times and The Sunday Times UK University Rankings 2027 League Table
Professor Bohlander to speak at the Centre for Philosophy of Science at Münster University, Germany
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Upcoming events
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Research Seminar: “Obstetric Violence and the European Court of Human Rights”, Dr Verónica García de Cortázar.
Wednesday 7 October 2026 - Wednesday 7 October 20263:00 PM to 4:00 PMMoot Court, Durham Law School/filters:quality(70)/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/departments-/law-school/research-centres/Joint-venture-between-the-HRPLC-and-CELLS-Obstetric-violence-and-womens-rights-under-the-European-Convention-of-Human-Rights..png)
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Clare McGlynn and Natasha Walter in Conversation
Sunday 11 October 2026 - Sunday 11 October 20263:00 PM to 4:00 PMGala Theatre Main House, Durham/filters:quality(70)/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/departments-/law-school/news-and-events/events/Clare-McGlynn-and-Natasha-Walter-in-Conversation.jpg)
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Legal Education @ Durham Launch
Wednesday 14 October 2026 - Wednesday 14 October 20265:00 PM to 7:00 PMPCL054, Durham Law School/filters:quality(70)/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/departments-/law-school/news-and-events/events/LEAD-Launch.png)
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Prof Imogen Goold, on the History of IVF Regulation
Wednesday 21 October 2026 - Wednesday 21 October 20261:00 PM to 2:00 PMPCL050, Durham Law School/filters:quality(70)/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/departments-/law-school/news-and-events/events/Prof-Imogen-Goold,-on-the-History-of-IVF-Regulation.png)
Research Seminar: “Obstetric Violence and the European Court of Human Rights”, Dr Verónica García de Cortázar.
Clare McGlynn and Natasha Walter in Conversation
Legal Education @ Durham Launch
Prof Imogen Goold, on the History of IVF Regulation
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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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Durham Law School
Durham University
Palatine Centre
Stockton Road
Durham
DH1 3LE