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The Law and Society Primary Research Group engages critically with the challenges facing contemporary society at the intersection of law and society. The group brings together a broad range of academics who adopt an interdisciplinary approach to the study of law, focusing on law in its social, cultural, historical and/or theoretical contexts. 

Law and Society promotes and encourages innovative research focusing on socio-legal, empirical and theoretical analyses of laws, legal institutions and processes, and the impact of social, political, economic, and scientific influences on law, legal professions, and legal activities. It specifically promotes sociological and socio-legal methodology including empirical research methods in legal research. The group encourages inter-disciplinary collaboration on solutions to pressing social injustices, and includes people, ideas and projects which engage critically with the challenges facing contemporary society at the intersection of law and society.

The Law and Society research group brings together many of the Law School’s best researchers working around various specialist themes. Our research covers a rich and interesting range of topical areas, from international human rights and mental health to family law and legal history. Our members undertake quality research, supervise PhD students, and co-ordinate events in their areas of expertise. Collectively, they are dedicated to advancing the systematic and critical study of law and legal problems in modern and contemporary society. Outputs include not only academic research, but also policy papers, briefings, evidence and consultancies. 

Membership includes established and experienced academic staff, early career researchers,