Law and place

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We want to work alongside our local community to turn lived experience into research-led change that helps the law work for everyone it affects.

Members of the public often encounter the law at moments of stress and vulnerability; bereavement, healthcare decisions, family breakdown, and other major life events. Research undertaken within the School of Law, together with the vital work of our Law Clinic and wider outreach initiatives, is grounded in understanding these real-world experiences and improving how law serves the public.