Comprising two distinct departments, the School of Law and Social Justice is a unique collaboration of experts in Law, Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology exploring the impact of law in society, challenging injustice and promoting equality of opportunity.

Liverpool Law School

Established in 1892, Liverpool Law School is one of the oldest law departments in the UK. We are committed to contributing, through the excellence of our research and policy work, to critical exploration of the role of law in promoting, or inhibiting, social justice.

We strive for social relevance and to influence public debate and policy at the local, national, European and international levels, which can be evidenced by the range of organisations and networks that have called upon our research expertise to develop professional practice. The School is noted, in particular, for its high-profile work as advisors, trainers and direct contributors to litigation.

Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology

The Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology is one of the UK’s leading centres for sociology, social policy and criminology and has been for over 100 years. Our shared pursuit of research-based knowledge in support of social justice sets this Department apart from most of its contemporaries in the UK and beyond.

Throughout our history, we have influenced society with novel research insights in fields such as crime, health, welfare, housing, inequality and the operation of political power, whilst our collaborations have strengthened and nurtured our research and provided much greater opportunities to contribute to social policy locally, regionally, nationally, globally and with a range of impact partners and public/policy audiences.