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Law Research

Our law research excels in multiple areas, addressing major societal challenges at local and global levels.

Law Research at Ulster

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.

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In Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, 82% of our Law research at Ulster has been...

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Ulster University provides an inspiring, engaging and intellectually stimulating environment for students of law at...

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REF 2021

In Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, 82% of our Law research at Ulster has been rated as world-leading and internationally excellent, across outputs, impact and environment.

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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.

Transitional Justice Institute

Transitional Justice Institute (TJI) is a world-leading law-led multidisciplinary research centre focusing on transitional justice...

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Legal Innovation Centre

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For full list, see the projects pages of the Transitional Justice Institute, Law Centre and Legal Innovation Centre.

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