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 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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Since the 20th July 2026, Bristol Law School has welcomed eight international students to its Summer School programme, which covers a range of topics from financial crime to human rights law. The programme includes substantive lectures as well as sessions focused on career development and research skills. This year’s cohort consists of seven students from … Continue reading "Bristol Law School’s Summer School explores international law through magic and armed conflict"
Bristol Law School’s Summer School explores international law through magic and armed conflict
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By Professor Noëlle Quénivet On the 23rd July 2026, Bristol Law School’s research-active staff and PGR students gathered for the annual Research Away Day at the Engineers’ House in Bristol. This was a genuine “Away Day” in every sense of the term, taking colleagues away from the UWE Bristol Frenchay campus and into a space … Continue reading "A day of ideas, collaboration and reflection: Bristol Law School Research Away Day 2026"
A day of ideas, collaboration and reflection: Bristol Law School Research Away Day 2026
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Written by Noëlle Quénivet On 24 March 2026, the Global Crime, Justice and Security Research Group at Bristol Law School, in collaboration with the Centre for African Social and Economic Transformation (CASET), hosted a timely and insightful event entitled “Locating the Impact of Competition Regulations on African Trade and Entrepreneurial Development.” Held on campus and … Continue reading "Locating the Impact of Competition Regulations on African Trade and Entrepreneurial Development"
Locating the Impact of Competition Regulations on African Trade and Entrepreneurial Development
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By Tanvir Hashem Munim This blog post is part of a series of posts published by the Research In Public International Law Group. Introduction The recent US-Israeli attack against the sovereign nation of Iran – which included the deadly bombing of a primary school, killing more than 150 children and wounding over 100, as well as the killing … Continue reading "US-Israeli attack against Iran – Jurisdictional hurdles to prosecute the crime of aggression "
US-Israeli attack against Iran – Jurisdictional hurdles to prosecute the crime of aggression
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By Noëlle Quénivet This blog post is part of a series of posts published by the Research In Public International Law Group. Introduction Recent US and Israeli military operations against Iran have prompted intense debates about the legality of such force under contemporary international law. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed the United States acted to support Israel as … Continue reading "The United States’ flawed justifications for the intervention in Iran: Anticipatory self‑defence and ad hoc collective self‑defence "
The United States’ flawed justifications for the intervention in Iran: Anticipatory self‑defence and ad hoc collective self‑defence
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By Dr Nancy Siboe In February 2026 I had the opportunity to attend the 83rd session of UNCITRALWorking Group II (Dispute Settlement) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. I participated as an observer at the invitation of the American Society of International Law and in my capacity as a UWE academic. Walking into … Continue reading "Participating in UNCITRAL working group II: reflections from the 83rd session in New York"
Participating in UNCITRAL working group II: reflections from the 83rd session in New York
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By Noëlle Quénivet On 16 February 2026, the Research in Public International Law Group of the Bristol Law School organised an event on “Perspectives on Post-Conflict and Post-Atrocity Accountability”. It welcomed Dr Fabricio Guariglia for a compelling and timely keynote on “Ongoing Accountability Efforts in Ukraine”. The event drew 30 staff and students, filling the … Continue reading "Perspectives on post-conflict and post-atrocity accountability"
Perspectives on post-conflict and post-atrocity accountability
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By Noëlle Quénivet On 16 February 2026, the Research in Public International Law Group welcomed Professor Helen Duffy (University of Leiden, The Netherlands) to deliver a talk on “Strategic Human Rights Litigation – and the case of Abu Zubaydah”. She shared her experience as a human rights litigator with over 30 staff and students (in … Continue reading "Strategic Human Rights Litigation"
Strategic Human Rights Litigation
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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