Research
Exeter Law School research focuses on different dimensions of law and its relationships with social, global, digital, economic and environmental justice. Our research groupings bring together world-leading experts and support innovative legal and cross-disciplinary research, which has significant impact on wider society, nationally and globally.
Professor Ana Beduschi, Professor Rebecca Probert and Professor Stephen Skinner
Co Directors of Research and Impact
Legal Ethics
Our research at the University of Exeter is combining legal expertise with social science to understand the human cost of flawed systems.
This unique approach delves into the complexities of the Post Office scandal, aiming to prevent similar tragedies and reshape ethical practices within the legal system.
Richard Moorhead is Professor of Law and Professional Ethics and sits on the Horizon Compensation Advisory Board advising the Department for Business and Trade on Post Office compensation schemes. Read more about the impact of our interdisciplinary research on our legal ethics page.
Top 20 in the UK for our world-leading Law research
Based on research rated 4* in REF 2021
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81% of our research is classified as world-leading or internationally excellent
Based on research rated 4* + 3* in REF 2021.
100% of our Law research has internationally excellent impact
Based on research impact rated 4* + 3* in REF 2021
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