About us
"With its impressive diversity of expertise, the Law School at the University of Exeter offers a unique and multi-faceted academic environment that leads to creative and audacious research but also to innovative ways of teaching and very active learning for our students. We offer a variety of internationally renowned programmes of study, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, which were all designed to meet our students' academic interests and professional needs, and to deliver our ongoing commitment to creating a fairer and socially just society."
Professor Caroline Fournet
Head of Law School
Leadership team
Head of Law School
Professor Caroline Fournet
Caroline started her academic career as a lecturer, and then senior lecturer, in law at Exeter Law School (2004-2011). She became Head of School in June 2024. Prior to this she was Director of Postgraduate Taught Studies. She is the Director of the Exeter Centre for International Law.
Professor of Family Law and Policy, Director of Research and Impact
Professor Anne Barlow
Anne has a particular interest in Family Law and Policy. She leads the Network on Family, Regulation and Society and part of the interdisciplinary team who work together as the Wellcome Centre for Cultures and Environments of Health.
Email: A.E.Barlow@exeter.ac.uk
Associate Professor
Dr Annika Jones
Annika joined the Law School in 2022. Annika's research explores the pursuit of efficiency in international criminal courts and tribunals and the impact of efficiency-building on the nature and function of these institutions.
Email: A.Z.Jones@exeter.ac.uk
Professor in Law, Director of Global Engagement (Law)
Associate Professor
Dr Leanne Smith
Leanne is an Associate Professor in Law and a family law researcher with particular interests in parenting disputes, access to family justice and effective family dispute resolution.
Email: L.Smith9@exeter.ac.uk
Associate Professor, Director of Business Engagement and Innovation
Department Manager
