Law Research

Ulster University’s Law research excels in multiple topic areas, relying on multidisciplinary and socio-legal methods to address major societal challenges at local and global levels

We are an international and multidisciplinary team of researchers addressing contemporary legal problems including how law deals with the transition from conflict or oppression (transitional justice), how to use the law to promote social justice and protect human rights, how new technologies are affecting the legal professions.

About

We are ranked 1st in the UK for the real-world impact of our research in law (REF2014).

Impact

Our research has an impact on local and international settings.

PhD opportunities in Law

Check our self-funded PhD opportunities in Law

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Facilities

The Transitional Justice Institute (TJI) has shaped the field of transitional justice since its foundation in 2003 and is housed in a dedicated building, providing a rich research environment for our PhD cohort.

The multiple award-winning Law Clinic, situated in Belfast city centre, is a unique institution whereby postgraduate students on our Access to Justice programme provide advice and representation for clients and supports our research in law and social justice.

The Legal Innovation Centre, also based in the city centre, brings together research into the application and impact of new legal technology and opportunities for the education and training of current and future lawyers in essential legal tech skills.