University of Leeds
School of Law
Why Law at Leeds?
One of the leading law schools in the UK, Leeds School of Law has been providing high quality legal education since 1899. In that time, we have seen our graduates become prominent judges, politicians, academics and successful legal practitioners. With over fifty dedicated academic staff, we can boast legal expertise in a diverse range of topics affecting global societies today. Our students benefit from studying in the second largest legal and financial sector in the UK outside of London.
Our first-class learning environment – the Liberty Building
Since January 2011, the School of Law has moved into a new purpose-built £12m home. The Liberty Building incorporates high quality teaching and research space, a moot court incorporating the latest technology and a law and community centre to support the School's pro-bono work.
Our research
Our national and international research standing represents our research excellence. We recognise the growing internationalisation of research agendas in legal, socio-legal, and criminal justice studies. Our thriving research centres include the Centre for Business Law and Practice; Centre for Criminal Justice Studies; Centre for European Law and Legal Studies and the Centre for International Governance.
Research programmes
We welcome applications for postgraduate research into any of the above areas. We offer three research degree paths for postgraduate students:
Taught programmes
Criminal Justice Studies, Criminology and Criminal Law
Banking, Finance and Business
Cyberlaw and Intellectual Property
International and Human Rights Law
European Law
Senior Status Qualifying Law Degree
What our students say
“Criminal Law is always what I have wanted to focus on in my career as a Barrister; I believe it offers the widest variety of interesting and challenging legal work. The learning facilities in the School of Law are first class! The new Liberty Building is a fantastic environment in which to study Law and get your degree and the facilities in the building are second-to-none.”
Chris Chilton, LLM Criminal Law and Criminal Justice
Find out what our students say about studying in the School of Law; read our student profiles.
Scholarships and bursaries
The School of Law and the University of Leeds offer a number of scholarships for international and UK/EU students. For more information see our scholarships pages.
An international community
Each year we welcome one of the largest groups of international students in the University, usually representing over twenty nationalities. With around 5,000 students from outside the UK studying at the University, student support services are excellent. With pre-departure briefings in many countries, meet-and-greet schemes and induction programmes on arrival, we do everything we can to help new students settle into university life. For further information on our agents and international offices, please our international pages.
"The School of Law at the University of Leeds, not only furnished me with legal knowledge and drive, but also inspired me to achieve greater developments in the legal sector and to apply my expertise in cross-jurisdiction research to business scenarios in the UK, China and beyond.”
Dr Honggang Shen (LLM International and European Business Law), Senior Sino-Europe Legal Consultant, Burton Burton & Ho LLP Solicitors
Guaranteed accommodation
If you are a single student from outside the EU, the University will guarantee you a place in University accommodation (provided you return your accommodation application form and your deposit before the relevant deadlines). If you want accommodation for yourself and your partner or family, we do have some suitable accommodation. Find out more.
City Life
Leeds is one of the very best cities in the UK for value for money and boasts a reputation as a student-friendly location. Lively and exciting, the country’s second fastest growing city has it all. From theatres, galleries, restaurants, bars, clubs, cafes or stunning local countryside, there is something for everyone. Find out more.
Contact us
Postgraduate Admissions
School of Law
University of Leeds
Leeds
LS2 9JT
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)113 343 7573
Email: lawpgadm@leeds.ac.uk
Web: www.law.leeds.ac.uk
