Research

Our research is classed as world-leading and internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework, 2021). Our legal, socio-legal and criminological research helps to shape global policy and attracts national and international researchers.

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Book spotlight

Drug Law Enforcement, Policing and Harm Reduction is the first edited collection to devote its attention exclusively to drugs policing.

Drug Law Enforcement, Policing and Harm Reduction

Live research

UN Human Rights Council
Research projects 
House of Lords Chamber
Copyright UK Parliament
Live grants 
The awards ceremonies were hosted at the East Winter Garden in Canary Wharf
The awards ceremonies were hosted at the East Winter Garden in Canary Wharf (photograph courtesty of Target Jobs)
Events and conferences 

Research centres

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Centre for Criminological Research 
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International and European Law 
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Corporate and Commercial Law 

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PhD research opportunities

Be part of a school respected internationally for its legal, socio-legal and criminological research.

Visiting Scholars

The School of Law wishes to invite applications for Visiting Fellowships from active research scholars from the UK and overseas who wish to spend time working here, and to contribute to the vibrant intellectual life of our School.