The Sussex Law School is a vibrant, exciting and ambitious department, with an impressive track record of internationally recognised research. The strong interdisciplinary tradition at Sussex, which is reflected in the teaching and research of faculty, enables graduates from a variety of backgrounds to pursue research in a number of fields.
The Sussex Law School, within the School of Law, Politics and Sociology, has developed research specialisms in such areas as criminal law and the private and public aspects of property law, law and society, company law and insolvency, European law and international law. Faculty members with established research reputations undertake a wide range of research supervision.
Taught Masters students undertake a significant research project as part of their assessment and both taught and research students are encouraged to play a full part in the activities of the Graduate School. Students are invited to attend the weekly seminars in which Sussex Law School faculty members, visitors from other law schools and postgraduate students present papers for discussion. Students studying for the Common Professional Examination (CPE) are also encouraged to share their research insights.
The Sussex Law School is also involved in teaching some elements of the MA in Childhood and Youth Studies.