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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.

Studying LLB Law at Birkbeck

At the Birkbeck Law School, we have specialists to help get you the career and opportunities that you want after your law degree.

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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 graduates throw their graduation caps in the air at the Spring Graduation in April 2024

Birkbeck graduates earn eighth highest graduate salaries in the UK

New UK Government data has revealed that Birkbeck graduates earn more than average for London universities.

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Law on Trial 2023: free, public talks based on topical themes

In this blog, Professor Adam Gearey explores this year’s themes of Law on Trial, the School of Law’s annual week of free, public events which took place 19-23 June 2023.