School of Law - Research and Expertise

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Our research

The School of Law fosters and promotes research in all major fields of legal, socio-legal and criminological study on a local, national and international level. Our research is organised into four leading research centres, whose staff deliver teaching and supervision to our students at all levels. Our research explores important issues and fundamental challenges across law, criminology and criminal justice, influencing policy, improving professional practice, shaping intellectual debate or engaging with the public.

92%

'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent'

Submitted research - REF 2021

Spotlight on Research: Making it to the registers

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Spotlight on Research: Democratising international law

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Through our research we aim to have a significant impact on society and our team of academic experts frequently gain international recognition for their work. Read more about our impact here. 

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Our research centres

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Centre for Business Law and Practice

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Centre for Criminal Justice Studies

Centre for Criminal Justice Studies

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Centre for Innovation and Research in Legal Education

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Centre for Law and Social Justice

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Partnerships, networks and joint research

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N8 Policing Research Partnership

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The Cerebra team Legal Entitlements and Problem-Solving (LEaP)

Legal Entitlements and Problem-Solving (LEaP)

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ESRC Vulnerability and Policing Futures Research Centre

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Inclusive Public Space

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Research projects

Our research informs policy and practice in law, criminology and criminal justice. Find out about the current research projects taking place within the School.

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Visiting scholars

We welcome visiting scholars under two schemes. Joining us as either a liberty fellow or visiting scholar, you will receive a warm welcome from our academic and research community.

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Research degrees

Join our postgraduate research community and pursue your passion with the support of our expert academics.

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Supporting research

Our community of researchers is essential to the culture of the School of Law, and we support and develop those researchers throughout each stage of their career.

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Postdoctoral fellowships

We welcome interest from prospective postdoctoral researchers, in particular those whose work aligns to one (or more) of our existing research centres.

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Our experts

Our academic team is formed by a diverse group of over 65 experts in Law who are dedicated to having a positive impact on society through their research and teachings.

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92%

'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent'

Submitted research - REF 2021

100%

'world-leading'

Submitted impacts - REF 2021

86%

"world-leading" or "internationally excellent"

Submitted research publications - REF 2021

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Leeds Student Law and Criminal Justice Review

The Leeds Student Law and Criminal Justice Review (LSLCJR) is a PGR-led publication that was developed to showcase the outstanding quality of work produced by the students at the University of Leeds Law School.

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Impact and engagement

Our research has global impact, whether influencing policy, improving professional practice, shaping intellectual debate or engaging with the public. Through our research we aim to have a significant impact on society and our team of academic experts frequently gain international recognition for their work.

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