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:
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.
Durham Law School launched its 2026/27 Employability Course on Monday, 5th October. Philip Bennett and six Law students introduced the course to the new cohort of first year Law UGs in the opening lecture.
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.
Enquiries about Durham Law School and our courses should be sent via the contact links below.
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