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Welcome to the School of Law, Criminology and Policing. We provide the opportunity to study in a dynamic, relevant and professionally informed manner, and in an engaging and supportive environment. Our teaching and student learning is informed by our cutting-edge, internationally recognised legal research.
When you study law at Edge Hill, you’ll combine a comprehensive exploration of key legal principles and legal developments with career enhancing hands-on experience. We want you to put your knowledge into practice.
Offer holder day
Join us for your law offer holder day where you can be fully immersed in your subject with a 90 minute taster session You’ll also be able to discuss your module options, meet your tutors, chat to our students and meet other applicants.
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You’ll benefit from studying in our dedicated Law and Psychology building, home to contemporary teaching and learning facilities.
The 3-storey building includes a 265-seat lecture theatre, seminar and tutorial rooms, an authentic original courtroom and social learning areas that encourage a more informal and interactive style of learning.
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Mooting
Find out more about Mooting at Edge Hill University and take a look inside the on-campus courtroom where law students practise their skills.
The courtroom is fitted with genuine courtroom furniture acquired from Southport’s former Magistrates’ Court.
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Law news
Edge Hill University Law Society launch new strategy
Adriaan Vlok: the case for accepting the late South African politician’s apology for apartheid
How consecutive Conservative governments destroyed union rights – a timeline of the UK’s anti-strike laws since the 1970s
Report by Edge Hill University students highlights lack of trust in police
Rishi Sunak’s new law could force workers to break strikes
Graduate Success – Law, Criminology and Policing
Edge Hill University Law Society launch new strategy
Current Law Society President Lara Webber explains more about the unique opportunities with the Law Society and why students should get involved.
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Adriaan Vlok: the case for accepting the late South African politician’s apology for apartheid
The recent death of Adriaan Vlok, the prominent South African apartheid-era law and order minister, brought the issue of political apologies for past wrongs back into the public arena.
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How consecutive Conservative governments destroyed union rights – a timeline of the UK’s anti-strike laws since the 1970s
In a new article for The Conversation, Dr Steven Daniels explores how union rights in the UK have been watered down by Conservative governments.
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Report by Edge Hill University students highlights lack of trust in police
Students from Edge Hill University have provided evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee on policing priorities at a time when public confidence in the police is low.
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Rishi Sunak’s new law could force workers to break strikes
In a new article for The Conversation, Senior Lecturer in Law & Politics Dr Steve Daniels examines the governments new minimum service law for striking workers.
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Graduate Success – Law, Criminology and Policing
Throughout your time with us, opportunities for real-world experience, work placements and live research projects will set you up perfectly for a successful graduate career.
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Offer holder days
If you would like to experience Edge Hill in person you can come to an offer holder day. Join a subject taster session, meet your tutors and show the campus to your loved ones.
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Virtual Tour
Immerse yourself in our campus with the virtual tour. Explore the buildings from your own home. Get a feel for our learning, living, and leisure spaces and roam the halls of our iconic buildings.