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Gain first-hand experience and study in our award-winning law clinic.  

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Why study Law at Kent?

Law at Kent goes beyond black-letter rules, developing critical thinkers who understand how law shapes society. Taught by leading researchers and strengthened by hands-on experience you’ll gain real-world insight and the confidence to make an impact.

Read the book, then throw it at them

Put theory into practice as you study law. Through the award-winning Kent Law Clinic you can work on real cases alongside practising solicitors and academics, building practical legal skills, professional confidence and a real appreciation of law in action. 

At Kent you will have access to state-of-the-art facilities like a dedicated moot courtroom and supportive learning communities,. You can take part in a a range of activities that will help you grow academically and personally, preparing you for a wide range of careers in law, policy or beyond.   


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91% of our Law students were positive about the learning resources for their course. (NSS 2025)

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Law at Kent ranked 17th in the UK in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025.

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2nd for Research in the UK by the Times Higher Education in the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021).

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87% of our Law students were positive about academic support on their course. (NSS 2025)

Raising the bar

Hone your advocacy skills in an ultra-realistic setting. Our dedicated mooting room is built in the style of a courtroom with features drawn from the UK Supreme Court. 

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Our Wigodor Law Building is an outstanding space for you to work and learn. The ground floor provides accommodation for the Kent Law Clinic, while the upper floor houses our dedicated Moot court. 

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You can get hands-on experience at our award-winning Kent Law Clinic, working on real cases under the supervision of qualified lawyers. 

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Where ambition takes shape.

Graduate's ground-breaking work

LLM graduate Kathleen Tantuico's ground-breaking work at the intersection of law and archaeology is advancing the protection of cultural heritage and the recognition of cultural rights globally.
Read Kathleen's work

Law and music go hand in hand

Law graduate Rachel Fung says "It takes resilience to study law, and it takes creativity to make music. At Kent, I discovered how combining the two gave me more than a degree."
Rachel's experience

From Kent Law School to the BBC

In April 2025, Kent Law School alumnus, Jack Sullivan, appeared live on BBC Breakfast to discuss a national campaign that aims to transform how pets are recognised in law.
Jack on the BBC

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