Established in 1892

Liverpool Law School is one of the oldest law departments in the UK. We are committed to contributing, through the excellence of our research and policy work, to critical exploration of the role of law in promoting, or inhibiting, social justice. We strive for social relevance and to influence public debate and policy at the local, national, European and international levels.

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Inspiring tomorrow's legal professionals

It's because our research informs our teaching that we provide a rigorous intellectual and practical introduction to the professional workplace, as a basis for pursuing legal, academic or other fulfilling careers. Watch this short film to find out more.

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Postgraduate Taught (LLM)

Join a cohort of diverse, international and ambitious students, taught by expert teachers who are renowned for publishing world-leading research in law.  We offer specialised legal research training and an exciting range of extra-curricular and careers opportunities to produce well-rounded, employable graduates.

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130 Year Anniversary

We are delighted to celebrate 130 years of Law at the University of Liverpool. There were only three students in our first cohort of students in 1892. 130 years later, the Liverpool Law School has developed into one of the UK's largest and most successful Law Schools.

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Liverpool Law Clinic

Under the supervision of our in-house legal team of qualified lawyers, final year Law students can attain direct, practical experience of advising or representing real clients with genuine cases. Learn more about the Liverpool Law Clinic.

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Making an Impact: Human Rights Law

Our world-leading human rights research and expertise is leveraging the shared vision of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals to enable real-world change.