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School of Law graduate becomes UK Prime Minister

Sir Keir Starmer has moved into number 10 Downing Street after becoming the new UK Prime Minister – and the first to study at the University of Leeds.

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Sir Keir Starmer talks to an interviewer in a coffee shop
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Celebrating 125 years

Explore the evolution of the School of Law from its beginnings

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School of Law students celebrate on Graduation Day
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The School of Law at the University of Leeds is a community where, through our teaching, research and public engagement, we try to make a difference in the world.

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We are looking for individuals with a drive to learn and develop with the support of our globally recognised scholars. Our programmes and resources are specially designed for an enjoyable and successful learning experience.

As an undergraduate, you’ll be encouraged to develop a critical understanding of your subject area, joining a School which has been consistently ranked as one of the UK’s top law schools.

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in the UK for law

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in the UK for criminology

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4th

for research quality

Times Higher Education REF 2021 subject rankings