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130 Years of Law at Liverpool

We are delighted to celebrate 130 years of Law at the University of Liverpool. This is a time to reflect on our many achievements and to showcase the ongoing impacts of the School on the local community and on advancements in Law nationally and internationally.

Our School is proud of its origins as a Law programme designed to meet the needs of the local legal practice community, but it has since developed into a world leader in legal education and in world class research.

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.

Our history 1980's Law students at work in the Law Library

Timeline

A historical timeline of Law at the University of Liverpool, from our beginnings to the present day.

Our history Liverpool Law Students Association Mock Trial 1910

Our history

Delve deeper into our history, celebrating the people and pivotal moments that shaped us.

Social justice at Liverpool Law Clinic students at the Pro Bona Awards 2023

Social justice at Liverpool

A distinctive approach to teaching and researching law and social justice is at the core of all we do.

Anniversary partnerships

Anniversary partnerships

In honour of our 130th anniversary, we are seeking to develop new partnerships in the city of Liverpool and beyond.

My experience at the Liverpool Law School

My experience at the Liverpool Law School

Students and alumni reflect on their experience at the Liverpool Law School.

Anniversary events Exterior shot of the School of Law and Social Justice Building on a sunny day

Anniversary events

To celebrate 130 years of Law at the University of Liverpool, we hosted a range of anniversary events, including guest lectures from Lord Burrows and Mr Justice Foxton.

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Staff memories: Teaching Law in the 1980s-90s