Bristol Law School
About us
Are you ready to take the next step towards an impactful legal career? At Bristol Law School you’ll be immersed in an inspiring environment, where theory meets practice from day one. Our personalised, practice-led learning approach equips you with the skills to thrive in today’s global legal landscape.
Whether you're practising your skills in our moot courts, working on real cases in our Business and Law Clinic or taking part in international exchanges, you'll gain the confidence and expertise to navigate modern legal challenges within a diverse, supportive community.
Join us at Bristol Law School and become a driving force for positive change in society.
Learning from leading legal experts
You’ll be taught by leading experts whose research and practice shapes not only legal education but also national and global policy. We’ll help you develop essential skills like critical thinking, problem solving and how to deal with complex issues. You won’t just learn about the law—you’ll discover how you can make a positive impact on society through it.
Build industry connections and gain practical skills
Our strong collaboration with the legal profession means you’ll benefit from courses designed to reflect the realities of legal work. Through guest lectures, mentorships and placements, you’ll gain practical skills and commercial awareness that are highly valued by employers across all sectors.
Commit to social responsibility and make a difference
At Bristol Law School, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have the chance to engage in pro bono work, tackling real-world cases, while our focus on social justice and sustainability issues through our teaching and research will empower you to become a responsible and compassionate legal professional. We're not just preparing you to enter the legal profession—we’re preparing you to transform lives and contribute to a fairer, more just world.
Business and Law Clinic
Our Business and Law Clinic provides pro bono advice to businesses and individuals across the South West. Pro bono projects enable students to gain first-hand experience in legal work, providing advice and support to both the business sector and members of the public.
Business and Law ClinicOur partnerships and research
Partnerships
Bristol Law School works with a number of regulatory bodies and professional organisations as well as international partners.
Partnerships
Research
Our legal research provides a central focus for the work of the Law School with many staff engaged in research of national and international significance.
ResearchOur facilities
Mock courtrooms
The Bristol Law School provides fantastic facilities like our mock courtrooms to bring learning to life, so that you can test and practise the skills you're developing in a practical setting.
Bristol Law School building
The Bristol Business School and Bristol Law School building is located in the heart of Frenchay Campus and offers an innovative way of studying and working – with new social and learning spaces. From our £55 million investment we have a 17,200m2 space serving 5,500 students and containing 148 offices over seven floors.
Bristol Law School blog
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Tom Smith, Marcus Keppel-Palmer (both Law), Sally Reardon and Bernhard Gross (both Journalism) recently published their initial analysis of the first 12 months of televised sentencing of criminal courts in England and Wales. Since July 2022, sentencing remarks by judges in Crown Court criminal trials have been filmed and broadcast; yet, despite Government comments lauding … Continue reading "UWE Academics Analyse televised sentencing of criminal courts"
UWE Academics Analyse televised sentencing of criminal courts
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By Cristian Heredia Ligorria, PhD Candidate at the Bristol Law School, UWE On 18 April 2024, the Environmental Law and Sustainability Research Group (ELSRG) hosted an event titled “Unveiling the Power of Climate Change Litigation: Global Climate Justice from a Latin American and Caribbean Perspective.” This event underscored the pursuit of leadership in this crucial … Continue reading "Roundtable on “Unveiling the Power of Climate Change Litigation: Global Climate Justice from a Latin American and Caribbean Perspective”"
Roundtable on “Unveiling the Power of Climate Change Litigation: Global Climate Justice from a Latin American and Caribbean Perspective”
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UWE Bristol is delighted to announces its plans for the Level 7 Solicitor apprenticeship. Following apprenticeship success in a number of areas such as business, engineering, healthcare and science, the university is pleased to be expanding into a new area of delivery. Bringing together its expertise in delivery of apprenticeship programmes combined with an established … Continue reading "New Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship Announced"
New Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship Announced
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By Chetana Rukshani Karunatilaka PhD Candidate at the Bristol Law School, UWE On 27 March 2024, the Environmental Law and Sustainability Research Group (ELSRG) hosted an event under the theme of ‘Sustainability at the Core of Postgraduate Research at UWE’. The event aimed to discuss how the concept of sustainability is embedded into the doctoral … Continue reading "Sustainability at the Core of Postgraduate Research at UWE"
Sustainability at the Core of Postgraduate Research at UWE
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By Chetana Rukshani Karunatilaka and Cristian Heredia Ligorria, PhD Candidates at the UWE Bristol Law School. On Wednesday, 7th of February 2024, the Environmental Law and Sustainability Research Group (ELSRG) hosted a roundtable discussion on environmental crime. The event consisted of two sessions, with a total of five speakers covering various topics related to environmental … Continue reading "Roundtable on Environmental Crimes"
Roundtable on Environmental Crimes
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Guillermo Moya Barba, PhD Student at Rey Juan Carlos University, Member of ELSRG On 4 October 2023, the European Commission announced the initiation of investigations in the framework of an anti-subsidy proceeding concerning imports of electric vehicles from China. This news brings into question the coherence between the common European market policy and the objective … Continue reading "Is the European Union’s market protection policy consistent with the objective of protecting the environment?"
Is the European Union’s market protection policy consistent with the objective of protecting the environment?
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Gerald Carter, LLB student Firstly, why do Articles 35 & 55 of Additional Protocol I to the 1949 Geneva Convention[1] exist? Art. 35 & 55 were created in response to the toxic herbicide known as Agent Orange. Used during the Vietnam War as a means to flush out the enemy, it consequently led to ‘massive … Continue reading "Do Articles 35 and 55 of Additional Protocol I to the 1949 Geneva Convention effectively protect the environment during an armed conflict?"
Do Articles 35 and 55 of Additional Protocol I to the 1949 Geneva Convention effectively protect the environment during an armed conflict?
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How would you describe your volunteering experience? Volunteering allowed me as an individual with cerebral palsy to become an advocate for my community. By sharing my personal stories, raising awareness, and educating others, I was able to help promote understanding, inclusion, and equal opportunities for people with disabilities. Volunteering offered the opportunity for me to … Continue reading "Interview with Celina Tomas, 2nd year student LLB (Hons) – awarded with the Ellucian Prize for the most committed volunteer 2023"
Interview with Celina Tomas, 2nd year student LLB (Hons) – awarded with the Ellucian Prize for the most committed volunteer 2023
News and events
News
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Events
Find out what law events are taking place across the University and how you can take part.
- Listen to the Future Impact Podcast Series featuring our academics and real world practitioners sharing industry knowledge and insights.
Alumni
When you graduate from Bristol Business School (BBS) and Bristol Law School (BLS), you become part of an ever-expanding global network of 66,000 alumni. Find out more about discounts, benefits and support available to you including:
- Postgraduate discounts and scholarships
- Access to our Trailblazer Programme
- Alumni Connect networking and mentoring.
You can contact our alumni office by emailing businesslaw.alumni@uwe.ac.uk.
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