Explore key information about Welcome and Orientation Week, enrolment, module selection, student support, and the opportunities available to you as a member the Durham Law School community.

Durham Law School is ranked 5th in the Complete University Guide 2027. The prestigious QS ranking of world universities ranks Durham Law School among the top 50 law schools in the world. We are ranked 12th in the UK in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) – consolidating our world-class reputation as a centre of academic excellence. We achieved a satisfaction rating of 78% among our students in the 2023 National Student Survey (NSS).

To help you keep track of where you need to be, and what you need to do during your first busy days at university, in your College and your Department, we have created a day-by-day University Induction Planner. This should help you to plan your schedule, so you don't miss anything - from being issued with your Campus Card or meeting the staff in your Department, to trying out for a sports team or joining a student society.