About Us
Established in 1968, Warwick Law School (WLS) has evolved into one of the leading law schools in the UK.
Our Reputation
We are proud that our teaching standards and research quality consistently receive high ratings.
Top 10 Law School in the UK
We are ranked as a Top 10 Law School in the UK according to The Times Good University Guide 2024 and The Guardian University Guide 2024.
8th for Research Excellence
We are ranked 8th in the UK for our research excellence, placing us 6th among the Russell Group universities assessed in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.
'Gold Standard' Teaching
Warwick has achieved the highest possible rating across all three categories of student experience, student outcomes and overall assessment in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Read more about our international and diverse community of staff and students, our Athena Swan Silver award and our ongoing efforts to decolonise the University curriculum and combat unconscious bias.
Our Community
The Warwick Law School community comprises of approximately:
71 academic staff
24 professional service staff
21 sessional staff
1040 undergraduate students
95 postgraduate taught students
49 postgraduate research students
Teaching and Learning
Since its establishment, WLS has developed a contextual approach to legal education that avoids treating the law as if it can be separated from other aspects of society. Students examine the impact of economic, cultural, and political change on law, and consider how it affects life beyond the courtroom and the lawyer's office, as well as studying legal judgments and statutes.
We also encourage a comparative and global perspective of the law. Our diverse staff and student body reflect this perspective, which provides students with a well-rounded and international legal education.
In September 2021, WLS adapted to the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE), replacing GDL and LPC, removing the label of Qualifying Law Degrees (QLDs). New undergraduate degrees were launched in October 2022, maintaining WLS' contextual, comparative, and international approach while enhancing flexibility and practical learning opportunities.
Research
Our world-leading research, with social justice and interdisciplinarity at its core, is anchored in the context of law and its global dimensions. We foster a collaborative research culture, engaging with communities, professionals, and creatives locally and globally to drive positive and meaningful change. Our research is categorised into seven different centres:
- Centre for Law, Regulation and Governance of the Global Economy (GLOBE)
- Centre for Human Rights in Practice (CHRP)
- Criminal Justice Centre (CJC)
- Centre for Legal Studies (CCLS)
- Centre for Operational Police Research (COPR)
- Centre for Ethics, Law and Public Affairs (CELPA)
- Centre for Global Health Law (CGHL) (Coming Soon)
Warwick Law in the Community (LinC)
View opportunities for students to gain practical skills and experience to complement legal learning.
Warwick University Law Journal (WULJ)
Discover more about our student-led peer-reviewed academic publication.