Research

OU Law academics publish, broadcast and act as consultants on a wide range of legal themes including:

asylum law
criminal law and procedure
criminal responsibility
critical legal theory
equity
ethics
European Union law
human rights
international law
law and neuroscience
law and religion
law, technology and blockchains
legal biography
legal education
legal history
legal theory
property law
sports law
trusts

Read about some of our research highlights.

Research Clusters

The Law School has established a number of research clusters in which these themes are explored. We attract active research staff of the highest calibre, encourage mentoring and development of colleagues’ research capabilities, and offer exciting research opportunities for full-time and part-time students who join our vibrant and growing Research Degrees Programme.

Research projects

Law School staff are involved with a number of research projects throughout the year. Find out more about current projects by clicking on the links below.