Law research and expertise
Research and expertise
— Inspired thinking. Global impact.

Our research
The School of Law fosters and promotes research in all major fields of legal study. Our research is organised into four leading research centres, whose staff deliver teaching and supervision to our students at all levels. Our research explores contemporary issues across the fields of law and criminal justice, informing policy and practice on a national and international level.
In addition to the School's research centres, the N8 Policing Research Partnership is led from the School. This cross-instituational hub for research and innovation is a dynamic Northern Powerhouse in policing research and knowledge exchange which facilitates collaborations between universities, PCCs, police forces and partners across the north of England.
Our research centres
Centre for Business Law and Practice
The Centre for Business Law and Practice is a leading research centre with expertise in corporate and financial law; contract, commercial and consumer law; competition law, regulation and tax; and international trade law.
MoreCentre for Criminal Justice Studies
The Centre for Criminal Justice Studies is an interdisciplinary research institute which conducts research into security governance and regulation, criminal behaviour and desistance, and criminal justice processes.
MoreCentre for Innovation and Research in Legal Education
The Centre for Innovation and Research in Legal Education addresses key questions within university education in Law and Criminal Justice.
MoreCentre for Law and Social Justice
The Centre for Law and Social Justice supports scholars, activists, organisations and practitioners who are interested in and engage with questions about the existence of inequalities in welfare and social justice.
MoreImpact
Our research tackles current, real-world issues. I'm passionate about corporate accountability. My students graduate with integrity to become ethical, responsible global citizens.
Our research has global impact, whether influencing policy, improving professional practice or shaping intellectual debates. 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.
Our experts
Our academic team is formed by a diverse group of over 65 experts who are dedicated to having a positive impact on society through their research and teachings.
MoreVisiting scholars
The School of Law welcomes 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.
MoreResearch 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.
More4th
in the UK
for research power according to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014
98%
of our research
is of international quality according to the Research Excellence Framework 2014
88%
of our research
is either 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent', REF 2014
News
Dr Konstantinos Stylianou quoted in Heise for his work presented at the 12th CPDP Conference
Monday 11 February 2019
MoreLeeds awarded £1.3 million to enhance the impact of social science research
Thursday 31 January 2019
MoreUpcoming events
Excessive Pricing in Pharmaceuticals - Pedro Caro de Sousa
Liberty Building | 14:30 - 16:00
Time and Space(s) in Legal and Criminal Justice Education
Liberty Building | 13:00 - 15:00
Post-Provocation Sentencing in Domestic Homicides: The Role of Mental Impairment in Defence Narratives - Rosemary Hunter
Liberty Building | 13:00 - 14:30
Tax Enforcement in Platform Markets - Roundtable
Liberty Building | 12:30 - 13:30
Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Competition Law - Thomas Fetzer
Liberty Building | 12:00 - 13:30
The Simple Economic Principles Underpinning Antitrust Market Definition: The Blind Leading the Blind? - Magali Eben
Liberty Building | 13:30 - 15:00