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Birkbeck, University of London Birkbeck Law School

An internationally respected centre for world-class legal teaching and research

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Birkbeck Law School

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Our staff are passionate about research-led teaching and are committed to providing you with the encouragement and support you need to realise your potential.

Our research

The Birkbeck Law School has a strong critical approach to legal research and this was recognised by REF2021, with most of our publications described as of world-leading standard.

Staff in the Birkbeck Law School

Our academic staff are internationally recognised authorities in their fields, delivering stimulating and relevant teaching programmes.

Mooting and mock trials

Solicitors' firms and barristers' chambers are actively looking for evidence of commitment to a career in the law, so we offer mooting events and mock trials for our students.

Twins study a Law degree together to change their careers

Twins Nadia and Kheira Krim studied LLB Law and Commercial Law together. Here, they reflect on what it was like to study the same degree, how their career paths are changing and how they balanced working full-time, raising three children each, and studying.

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Our history

Throughout our short but eventful history, we have established ourselves as inclusive and high achieving.

Birkbeck Law School publications

Read about the School of Law's two publications, the Birkbeck Law Press and the Law and Critique.

Study skills

We offer online and face-to-face advice, guidance and support to help all Birkbeck students develop the study skills they need for academic success at university.

Career support

As a student at the Birkbeck Law School, you will have access to a wealth of opportunities to support your career aspirations

Become an MPhil/PhD student

Visit our guidance page to find out how to pursue research in our school.

Law research seminar series

The Birkbeck Law School's free lecture series, which is open to the public, welcomes scholars from around the world to discuss their latest research.

Contact us

Get in touch with us if you have any queries about studying, researching, working or collaborating with us.

Come and meet us

Find out more about our upcoming Open Events, Campus Tours and more.

Legal practice conversations

These events allow students to meet solicitors and barristers to gain insight into how the law works in practice. Invited speakers discuss real cases and offer advice to students.

Law On Trial

Law On Trial is an annual, week-long programme of free public lectures and panel discussions, which focuses on a different theme every year.

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“Birkbeck is solidifying my career path to become a solicitor”

Guyang Lin, from Fujian, China, is currently studying an LLM Qualifying Law Degree and here he shares why he chose Birkbeck, what he enjoys about life at university, and his career ambitions.
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The future faces of law: a closer look at two rising legal scholars

Meet the Birkbeck law students in receipt of prestigious scholarships to aid them in their journey to becoming barristers.