The Law School Diaries

DMU Law School wins the case for Gold in the UK Law School Challenge 2026

De Montfort University’s Law School team worked and played hard to raise a huge £2,373 for access to justice charities, earning their gold award for raising more than £2,000.

Law

01 May 2026

Global Courtroom Clash: Student Prosecutors Secure Victory in International Legal Project

This four-week COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) Project brought together students from De Montfort University (Leicester and Dubai campuses) and Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law, creating a global classroom environment focused on practical legal skills.

Law

23 March 2026

DMU Law ranks among the world’s top law schools for research

The De Montfort University (DMU) School of Law has been recognised as one of the leading centres for legal research in the UK and globally. In the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2026, DMU Law is ranked second in the UK and 13th in the world for Research Quality.

Law

16 March 2026

From Headshots to Handshakes: The DMU Law Glow Up

The DMU Glow Up Networking Event for Law Students brought over 50 students together for a relaxed evening of real conversations and confidence-building, with a professional photographer on site capturing LinkedIn headshots.

Law

17 February 2026

The Law Lab Enterprise: where legal theory meets real practice

The Law Lab Enterprise gives students practical legal experience, cv-boosting skills and a competitive edge after graduation. Watch Sharan Sandhu, DMU’s Director of Clinical Legal Education, make the case.

Law

16 January 2026