Welcome to The Open University Law School

A leader in flexible learning for over 25 years, The Open University Law School offers world renowned and innovative legal education. More than 60,000 people have already studied with us and our undergraduate law degree is the most popular in the UK.

About the OU Law School

Open Justice Centre

Empowering law students to deliver the University's social justice mission through public legal education opportunities.

Scholarship and innovation

SCiLAB is our centre for pedagogical research and innovation, operating within and outside The Open University.

Our collaboration with the BBC

Showcasing our Law School expertise with a range of OU-BBC co-produced TV programmes.

Explore our research

Research is at the core of our work, influencing all our activities covering a wide range of legal themes.

Student Law Society

Self-organised student community supported by OUSA providing a forum for law related events.

students and staff at EDELNet event in Berlin

Partnership with EDELNet

The OU Law School is a proud partner in EDELNet, the European Distance Education in Law Network.

Getting started with study

If you're new to studying, haven't studied for a while, or just want to find out more about Law, start by exploring our free, online learning resources.

The OU kickstarted my degree, and for anyone else considering beginning studies with the OU, I’d say embrace the opportunity. It’s been one of the best decisions of my life and I am grateful for the path it’s created.”
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