Our reputation
Top 10 for law, The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2020
Top 5 for criminology, The Guardian University Guide 2020
The School of Law is one of the leading law schools in the UK and is home to an international community of world-leading academics, attracting students from across 40 countries.
Since being established in 1899, the School has shaped the intellectual and practical development of law and public policy on both a national and international scale. Our global impact has ranged from improving professional practice and reshaping law and policy across Europe, to providing consultancy to the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
Our academics have also been internationally recognised among the top 50 most influential individuals in the tax world, in addition to high-level state honours from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and his late Majesty King Birendra of Nepal.
We have an established reputation for stimulating teaching which supports and inspires students to develop into highly-skilled law professionals, which is one of the reasons why our graduates are highly targeted by leading employers. Our students also greatly benefit from a network of professional and academic partnerships – collaborating and sharing practice with guest lecturers and prestigious visitors as part of our ever-expanding international community.
Our achievements
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Top 10 in the UK for law – The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021
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Top 3 in the UK for criminology – The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021
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Top 10 in the UK for both law and criminology – Guardian University Guide 2021
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3rd in the Russell Group for student satisfaction in law – National Student Survey 2020
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4th in the UK for impact of research, REF 2014
University awards
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The University of Leeds achieved a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), the highest award possible.
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We were named University of the Year 2017 by The Times and The Sunday Times’ Good University Guide.
The global impact of our research allows us to continually invest in world-class facilities and leading academic staff, ensuring our students will be taught by internationally renowned, inspirational academics who are leaders in their field.