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York Law School

Shaping the future of legal education.

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Develop an understanding of law in all its contexts.

Our undergraduate and postgraduate courses offer you a range of learning opportunities to develop legal knowledge and skills to further your ambitions.

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“At York Law School, problem-based learning is at the heart of what we do. This distinctive approach places students in the role of active investigators, developing their knowledge of law in context while building the collaborative and critical thinking skills that shape confident professionals across legal and non-legal careers."

Professor Sue Westwood, Head of School

Research

Delivering multidisciplinary research at a national and international level.

As a closely linked research community, we actively support one another's work and offer a setting of true collaboration. By harnessing the freedom to challenge society's governance, we work to better understand how to make our living environments - both locally and globally - a better place for all.
 

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among the Russell Group universities included for law in the 2025 National Student Survey (NSS).
recognises our commitment to equality and diversity.
for research according to the Times Higher Education's ranking of the latest REF results (2021).

News

17 November 2025

York Law School joins a global network shaping the future of legal education!

6 November 2025

The winners of the 2024-25 Clarion Family Law Prizes.

3 September 2025

“Phillip’s appointment as a Deputy District Judge is a rare and distinguished achievement for an academic.''

16 July 2025

York is ranked 3rd in the Russell Group and 6th in the UK for 'Learning resources' among universities included for 'Law' in the 2025 National Student Survey (NSS).

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