In addition to learning the detail of the law, students at Kent are taught to think about its history, development and relationship with wider society. This approach allows students to fully understand the law, and enhances what is already a wonderfully exciting and deeply interesting subject. Critical approach not only makes the study of law more interesting, it helps to develop crucial skills and abilities required for legal practice.
World Class Research...Inspiring Teaching
Kent is ranked as the 7th best law school in the UK for research power in the Research Excellence Framework 2014, and more than three quarters of our research output (79%) is rated as ‘world-leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’ in terms of originality, significance and rigour. All academic staff teach at undergraduate level, with all students (undergraduate and postgraduate) taught by leading academic scholars. Students at Kent are taught in lectures and in small group seminars, with friendly and approachable teachers engaging and encouraging students. We are firmly committed to outstanding teaching, and inspire our students to excel academically and professionally.. All academic staff teach at undergraduate level, with all students (undergraduate and postgraduate) taught by leading academic scholars. Students at Kent are taught in lectures and in small group seminars, with friendly and approachable teachers engaging and encouraging students. We are firmly committed to outstanding teaching, and inspire our students to excel academically and professionally.