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 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.

The Centre for Philosophy of Science at Münster in Germany has organised an interdisciplinary lecture series on extraterrestrial life and intelligence.

On Tuesday, 15 September, Professor Claire O’Malley, Pro Vice Chancellor (Global), accompanied colleagues from the Law School and the International Office to host a Durham Law School networking lunch at the offices of Simmons & Simmons for alumni based and working in Singapore.

Durham Law School has been ranked 5th in the UK for Law in the Guardian University Guide 2027, while Durham University has been placed 6th overall nationally, reinforcing its position among the UK's leading universities.

Professor Thom Brooks has been elected to the Council of the Foundations of Political Theory section of the American Political Science Association (APSA). APSA is the world's largest political science learned society. 

The Durham Law School Alumni Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Tyrese Anderson and Swasti Mehta as student members of its Council.

Professor Bohlander publishes paper "People v Alien Grey – A thought-experiment on the ethics of unwanted contact with non-human intelligence"

Professor Thom Brooks, Professor of Law, Ethics and Government at Durham Law School, has been interviewed by Solicitors Journal about his work connecting legal and political philosophy with practical law reform.

In the 2026 Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings, Durham University has climbed to 33rd place globally, its highest-ever position.

Durham Law School’s Dr Kat Langley has co-authored a new book, The SQE Survival Guide, with legal educators Lucinda Bromfield, Jonny Hurst, and Caroline Rayson.

At Durham Law School, we are proud of the achievements of our graduates — but you don’t need to take our word for it. Hear directly from some of our recent graduates as they share their experiences of studying Law at Durham, the opportunities their degree opened up, and the successes they have gone on to achieve.