Law research
Distinctive in our cross-cutting capacity, applied focus and interdisciplinary nature.
We are a community of scholars whose outstanding research crosses disciplines and defines new research paradigms.
Collaboration is a natural and central aspect of our research activities. We have extensive networks both nationally and internationally to assess, inform and influence the operation of law in society through applied and practically-grounded research.
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The Research Excellence Framework 2021
We're ranked a top 25 law school in the UK according to the Times Higher Education's ranking of the latest REF results (2021) More than 85% of our outputs are of 3* or 4* quality, REF's highest ratings.
Research strengths
Our thematic and cross-cutting research clusters allow us to build our reputation for delivering high quality, multidisciplinary research at a national and international level.
The clusters play a key role in supporting research applications, mentoring staff and PGRs in their research development and facilitating interdisciplinary work.
Impact and engagement
The impact of our research is particularly felt through influencing and shaping law, policy and practice; but it is not limited to that.
We are driven by a shared commitment to the impact of scholarly research outside academia and the positive differences it can make to the lives of individuals and communities.
Highlights
Centre for Applied Human Rights
Together with the Department of Politics and International Relations, we host the interdisciplinary Centre for Applied Human Rights (CAHR).
The activities of CAHR are focused centrally on practical impact. It is at the forefront of global debates about human rights in relation to the protection of human rights defenders, refugee studies and making sure that human rights relate to everyday concerns through York: Human Rights City.
Centres and projects
Our research approach is cross-disciplinary, and we have strong links with the: