York Law School
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Shaping the future of legal education.
Study with us
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.
“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.
3rd for 'Learning opportunities'
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
US Supreme Court citation
26 February 2026
Professor TT Arvind's research was cited by the US Supreme Court.
York Law School joins global network for innovative legal education
17 November 2025
York Law School joins a global network shaping the future of legal education!
York Law School and Clarion Family Law Prizes 2025
6 November 2025
The winners of the 2024-25 Clarion Family Law Prizes.
York Law School Professor Appointed Deputy District Judge
3 September 2025
“Phillip’s appointment as a Deputy District Judge is a rare and distinguished achievement for an academic.''
Events
Event
8th International Conference on Law Enforcement & Public Health
Sunday 6 September 2026 9am
Join us for the Eighth International Conference on Law Enforcement & Public Health. Registration is now open and early bird registrations will receive a 10% discount if you register before 31 May 2026.
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