{"id":8776,"date":"2026-02-05T13:24:50","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T13:24:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/law-news\/?p=8776"},"modified":"2026-02-05T13:29:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T13:29:12","slug":"kent-law-school-ranked-89th-in-world-for-law-in-2026-the-world-university-rankings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/law-news\/kent-law-school-ranked-89th-in-world-for-law-in-2026-the-world-university-rankings\/","title":{"rendered":"Kent Law School ranked 89th in world for law in 2026 THE World University Rankings"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kent Law School has been ranked 89th in the world for law in the 2026 Times Higher Education<\/em> (THE) World University Rankings<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The news is a further boost to the Law School’s world-leading reputation for teaching and critical, socio-legal research.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Out of a total of 425 law schools across the globe that met the strict criteria<\/a> to be ranked, Kent Law School is ranked 15th in the UK<\/a> in the same rankings.<\/p>\n

The rankings judge research-intensive law schools across five core pillars (1) Teaching, (2) Research Environment, (3) Research Quality, (4) Industry and (5) International Outlook.<\/p>\n

Reflecting on the achievement, Lisa Dickson, Head of Kent Law School, said:<\/p>\n

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\u2018We are delighted to see Kent Law School recognised in the top 100 globally for Law and 15th in the UK. This achievement reflects the dedication of our entire academic community, staff, students and alumni alike. What sets us apart is our commitment to critical legal education that develops not just technical skills but genuine intellectual curiosity and independent thinking. We have always believed that the best legal education prepares graduates for whatever path they choose, whether that’s traditional practice or the diverse range of careers where legal knowledge makes a real difference. This ranking confirms that approach resonates both nationally and internationally.<\/span>\u2019<\/i><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

These results recognise the commitment, expertise, and collaboration of staff and students across Kent Law School, as well as the impact of our international partnerships and research-informed teaching.<\/p>\n