School of Law
The Keele School of Law has a distinctive profile in UK legal education. We are known internationally for our critical and inter-disciplinary approach to law and social justice. Our research-driven programmes combine academic excellence with a wide range of career and employability opportunities.
Research and professional development
Keele School of Law is an internationally recognised centre for legal research. Our research is cutting-edge, socially relevant and draws on a wide range of socio-legal, theoretical and doctrinal approaches. In the last REF (Research Excellence Framework), the School was ranked 21st nationally for research intensity and 15th for world-leading impact, recognising the significant contribution our research makes to legal thinking and some of the most pressing challenges facing society today.
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"I enjoyed every minute and I'm thankful to the support I received by the Law staff"
Read more about Melissa Evans, graduated with a First
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"My time at Keele helped equip me with the skills needed for the wider legal world and it is a time I will always look back on fondly."
Read more about Emily Goode, graduated with a First
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"Keele gives you opportunities to help build a career. This year I have had the most amazing work placement with a top London Law Firm."
Read more about Katherine Gittins, graduated with a 2(i)
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""It goes without saying that had I not taken a Law degree at Keele I would not be in the fortunate position I am in today." "
Read more about Gianluca Grafton-Clarke
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"I have found that the skills I developed here have been really useful to discuss in job interviews or on applications for training contracts."
Read more about Alice Shirley, graduated with a First
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"I have exceeded all my own expectations and my ambitions for the future have soared as a result"
Read more about Georgia Wakely, graduated with a First