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Law School

Law School

We’re an ambitious and dynamic Law School with a teaching heritage stretching back 100 years 

We offer a challenging and extremely rewarding education in law at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels with unrivalled opportunities to study abroad as well as a host of extra-curricular activities.  

Over the years we have grown an impressive network of professional contacts locally, nationally and internationally who attend our annual Law Careers Fair and our extensive alumni network offer their time to facilitate mock interviews, mentoring and work placements to Exeter law students. We have an outstanding reputation internationally for our research, with exciting prospects in human rights, international law, legal history and European law. 

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100% of our research has internationally excellent impact (4* + 3* in REF 2021)

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Top 150 for Law in the QS World and Times Higher Education Rankings 2023

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We are 17th in the UK for our world-leading Law research (4* in REF 2021)

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Our Community Law Clinic achieved the Specialist Quality Mark from Recognising Excellence in January 2023

"At the University of Exeter Law School the combination of academic excellence and skills development opportunities means that our students are recognised for their flexibility and employability within the legal profession and beyond. Our European, international and interdisciplinary perspectives are supported by a cosmopolitan team of academics. Innovative, research-led teaching informs our internationally renowned programmes."

Professor Clair Gammage

Head of Law School

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*Based on research impact rated 4* + 3* in REF 2021