School of Law

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Welcome

Lancaster University’s School of Law  offers a dynamic and supportive environment for the study of law, with a focus on academic excellence, innovative teaching, impactful research, and global connections. The School equips students with the knowledge and skills to excel in a rapidly changing legal and social landscape.

The School of Law is a friendly, diverse and ambitious place to work and study. Faculty members advise governments, serve on commissions and public bodies, and are seconded to national and international organisations, helping to shape policy and practice.

About us

16th

in the UK for Student Experience

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

6th

in the UK for Research Impact, with 88% of our research impact rated ‘outstanding’

Research Excellence Framework (2021)

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Study

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Research

The School is recognised as one of the leading law schools in the United Kingdom, with over 88% of our research rated as outstanding and ranked 6th in REF2021 for research impact. Our research addresses doctrinal, theoretical and interdisciplinary research themes.

Research

Law Clinic

Our Law Clinic enables students to gain invaluable practical legal experience delivering free legal advice and support to members of the community.

Law Clinic

Alumni

Find out more about our alumni and their careers.

Alumni

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Lancaster Professor appointed to the Nuffield Council on Bioethics

A Professor of Law at Lancaster University has been appointed to the Nuffield Council on Bioethics, the UK’s leading independent body for bioethics and policy research, it was announced today (December 9).

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Project and toolkit paves way for kinship carers to be at heart of future research

Research by Lancaster University working with a leading kinship care charity sets out clear recommendations for how kinship carers can be meaningfully involved at every stage of the research process, as well as key lessons for researchers, practitioners, universities, funders and policymakers.

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Award reflects ‘exceptional and enduring contribution’ to socio-legal community

A Lancaster University Professor of Law is to receive a top award from the Socio-Legal Studies Association (SLSA).

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Lancaster University Law Clinic ready to offer free legal advice to public

Lancaster University Law School is all set to re-open its popular Law Clinic, which offers free legal advice to members of the public.

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Senior law lecturer appointed to judicial role

A Lancaster University School of Law Senior Lecturer has been appointed a member of the judiciary.

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Police uniforms ‘unfit for purpose’ and cause health problems – new survey reveals

Police officers and staff in England and Wales are frustrated with their uniforms which they say, are unfit for purpose, restrictive and contribute to major health issues.