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About us

We’re based in one of the UK's largest legal hubs, at the heart of a diverse and vibrant city.

About Manchester Law School

For over 50 years, we’ve delivered pioneering legal education, research and professional training.

We’re digitally engaged, with a focus on social change and sustainability. Strong external engagement runs through everything we do.

We challenge our students to be as ambitious as we are – so they can make a big impact in businesses, communities and society.

Discover more about how we deliver transformative legal education and impactful research below.

  • Digitally-engaged legal education

    We place transformations in legal technology at the core of how we understand law, access to justice and social change.

    Examples of our digital engagement include:

  • Social change through law

    We develop socially-responsible professionals, who we encourage to make a difference through our Pro Bono network.

    Every year, 450 student volunteers work with communities and businesses for positive social change.

    Our researchers are passionate about making an impact. Their work addresses global challenges in key areas such as:

    • equalities and human rights

    • legal geographies and sustainability

    • transparency in corporate governance

  • Teaching that blends research and practice

    Our legal academics bring years of practice experience and expertise from different sectors. They combine this with our research, which is at the cutting edge of its disciplines.

  • External engagement

    Our students benefit from our outstanding links across a great global city, which provide:

    • support for our award-winning mooting and advocacy teams

    • extensive mentoring and networking opportunities

    • guest speakers on units

    • a wide-ranging Pro Bono offer, including qualifying work experience (QWE) opportunities.

  • A diverse and inclusive community

    We’re an inclusive school, with a range of societies including the Black Law Students network and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Women in Law.

    57.5% of our students are first-generation, and 53.7% are of BAME origin.

    Our students’ diverse experiences, insights and strengths make the Law School a stronger place.

    Discover more on our Law School Blog.

  • Global connections

    Our international community of staff and students includes:

    • academics from ten different countries

    • students from 54 countries

    • around 600 students studying in Hong Kong, which supports our global reach.

    Our academics have research partnerships with colleagues in India, Slovenia, Greece, Australia, the US and more.