School of Law - Research and Expertise
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
Spotlight on Research: Democratising international law
Spotlight on Research: Tackling rural domestic abuse
Spotlight on Research: A focus on reverse mentoring
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.
Our research centres
Partnerships, networks and joint research
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.
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.
More on Visiting scholarsResearch degrees
Join our postgraduate research community and pursue your passion with the support of our expert academics.
More on Research degreesSupporting 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.
More on Supporting researchPostdoctoral fellowships
We welcome interest from prospective postdoctoral researchers, in particular those whose work aligns to one (or more) of our existing research centres.
More on Postdoctoral fellowshipsOur 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.
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
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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Upcoming events
Book Launch for ‘Cultural Legal Studies of Science Fiction’ and ‘Science Fiction as Legal Imaginary’
Moot Court Room | 1:00 - 5:00
The Evolution of the Legal Profession: Strength in Diversity
Western Lecture Theatre | 5:30 - 7:30
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.