Edinburgh Law School continues to rank in the World’s Top 20 law schools
Thu 23 January 2025

We are delighted to announce that Edinburgh Law School continues to be ranked among the top Law Schools in the world.
Edinburgh Law School has been ranked in the World’s Top 20 by The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Law, a position that we have held for the past eight years. This year the School has been placed 16th in the world and 5th in the UK.
Professor Jo Shaw, Head of Edinburgh Law School said: “It has been and remains a privilege to lead this great law school, where there is always something exciting happening in relation to both teaching and research.”
Learn more about the ranking
Times Higher Education – World University Rankings by subject
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Established in 1707, and situated in the heart of Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh Law School has been at the heart of legal research and education for more than 300 years. Whichever path of study you take, Edinburgh is the ideal location to study for an internationally recognised and respected degree.