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.

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The University of Law at Lancaster University

Our partnership with The University of Law (ULaw) means that you can study ULaw’s Legal Practice course and Solicitor Qualifying Exam courses at the Lancaster University campus. Courses are suitable for those moving into Law from another discipline or progressing from an LLB Law to becoming fully qualified.

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2026 open days

The best way to experience Lancaster University is to visit us. Explore our beautiful campus, meet our staff and students, and discover what life at Lancaster is really like. Book your Open Day today!

Open days
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Research

The School of Law is home to world leading scholars who produce interdisciplinary, policy-engaged research that addresses pressing societal challenges, shaping both academic and policy debates.

Research in the School of Law

  • Law Clinic

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

  • Alumni profiles

    Our former students tell us about their time at Lancaster and where their careers have taken them

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The University of Law announces new partnership with Lancaster University

11 June 2026

Lancaster University and The University of Law (ULaw) have announced a new strategic partnership that will bring leading postgraduate legal training to a new cohort of students from September 2026.
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Dr Siobhan Weare awarded £719,909 funding for new mock jury research project

4 June 2026

Dr Siobhan Weare (co-investigator), Professor Vanessa Munro (principal investigator, University of Warwick), and Dr Madeleine Millar (research and innovation associate), have been awarded £719,909 in funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
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Public Lecture to outline how jurors reach decisions in sexual offences trials

23 March 2026

An opportunity to learn more about how jurors come up with their decisions in sexual offences trials will be the subject of a Public Lecture hosted by the School of Law at Lancaster University next month.
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Lancaster Professor appointed to the Nuffield Council on Bioethics

9 December 2025

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

8 December 2025

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

27 November 2025

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

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Events

28th Sep

DSAIL AI Showcase Event

Monday 28 September 2026, 9:30am to 5:00pm
2nd Dec

The Business Briefing: Employment Law

Wednesday 2 December 2026, 8:30am to 9:15am
28th Jan

The Business Briefing: Procurement Law

Thursday 28 January 2027, 8:30am to 9:30am

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