Law

The University of Reading School of Law is a leading UK law school with a world-class reputation and global outlook.

We are recognised as one of the country’s highly ranked law schools. According to recent data, 99% of our research is of international standing (Research Excellence Framework 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions – Law). Overall, 88% of our graduates are in employment or further study 15 months after the end of their course [1].

We offer a dynamic and international learning environment. Our teaching is supported by first-class research conducted by renowned experts across the main fields of national, European and international law.

Our Centre for Commercial Law and Financial Regulation is a forum for conducting research and disseminating knowledge on international commercial law. You will also benefit from our strong links with the Henley Business School, and the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) Centre.

Students on the Global Law LLM programmes benefit from links with the Walker Institute, the School of Politics, Economics and International Relations, the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, and with Global Law at Reading (GLAR). Based at the School of Law, GLAR is a research hub that offers networking, conference and work experience opportunities.

Alongside your core subjects, there will be career development and co-curricular opportunities and a series of guest lectures by practitioners.

We also offer programmes that enable you to undertake postgraduate study at two institutions in the form of a double master’s programme, completing two master’s programmes in two years. You will need to apply via the LLM International Commercial Law programme. Please contact us for details.

Looking for postgraduate research opportunities?

Come to Reading for your PhD or professional doctorate and join a talented and diverse community of fellow researchers working to improve lives across the globe.