Aston Law School

Aston Law School is a growing, dynamic law school with a strong focus on excellence in teaching, alongside a well-regarded research base. Our programmes are designed to inspire, challenge and motivate you to pave the way for a successful future, with opportunities to undertake a placement year, work in our Law Clinic, and experience a range of extra-curricular experiences such as mooting and debating. 

Our research is widely recognised on a global stage. Research by our staff has been cited by courts and legislators, and our researchers have been sought out for specialist legal advice by governments and supra-national authorities.

Teaching

Aston Law School has an established record of excellence in legal education, based on an ethos of strong student support. We are proud of the diversity of our student population and the quality of our teaching, which is reflected in our high student satisfaction scores, and our award of Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). Our staff are widely regarded as leaders of legal education, evidenced through national teaching awards, recognition at the highest level by the HEA and by the award of National Teaching Fellowships.

We support students to develop their personal approach and skills, boosting their employability and future career potential. 

We prepare students for a diverse range of careers in law and other industries. From intellectual property to Islamic finance or sports law, students have a wide range of options to choose from.

We have been awarded the Athena Swan Bronze award in recognition of our commitment to the advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for our staff and students.

If you have any questions, please email: BSS_Law_School@aston.ac.uk

A welcome from the Head of Aston Law School, Kristie Thomas

Welcome to Aston Law School! As Head of School, I am excited to welcome you into a community that combines academic excellence with a friendly and supportive environment.

Here at Aston Law School, we are committed to providing you with a high-quality legal education that equips you with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary for a successful career in law or in related fields. We bring together strong academic depth from our research active colleagues, with practical insights from our colleagues who have practised as lawyers, so our students learn about the law of business, the business of law and the future of law.

Our flagship LLB Law programme is designed to not only offer an understanding of foundational legal subjects, but also to help you think critically about the role of law in society. We offer a number of innovative modules such as Legal Project Management and Law in an Applied Context, which bring together learning about the business of law as well as the opportunity to experience what you learn. Each Aston law student is also guaranteed a virtual internship with top international law firm, Pinsent Masons.

Beyond academics, here at Aston Law School we pride ourselves on our strong focus on employability. Our close connections with the legal profession and industries beyond law offer students numerous opportunities to gain practical experience. From placements to working in our very own Aston Law Clinic, we encourage you to make the most of these opportunities to enhance your career prospects. We believe that a well-rounded legal education includes not only classroom learning, but also practical experience that prepares you for the demands of the professional world.

I encourage you to explore everything that Aston Law School has to offer, both inside and outside the classroom. Embrace the challenges ahead, build meaningful connections, and I look forward to you joining the Aston Law School community.