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Experts call for clear regulatory boundaries as reproductive technologies advance

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Bar Council recommends increasing the minimum age of criminal responsibility

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University of Law scholarships for Sheffield students

In partnership with The University of Law, we are offering 10 Future Lawyers scholarships to students who have graduated from the University of Sheffield and who will start a ULaw course in the 2026-27 academic year.
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University of Sheffield strengthens top 100 global standing with 10-place rise in QS World University Rankings 2027

51²è¹Ý¶ù has risen 10 places in the QS World University Rankings 2027 to be ranked 82nd in the world and 14th in the UK, reinforcing its position as a world-leading university
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Sheffield ranked top of Russell Group for third year in National Student Survey

51²è¹Ý¶ù remains top of the Russell Group in the latest National Student Survey, published today (9 July 2025).
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University of Sheffield ranked within top 100 universities in QS World University Rankings

51²è¹Ý¶ù has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2020, reaffirming its position as a leading global university for teaching and research.
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The Michael Corkery QC Criminal Law Moot Competition Article

Angelina Freeman, an MA Law student, tells us about her experience in the Michael Corkery QC Criminal Law Moot Competition.
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Conference on University IP Policies and Commericalisation
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51²è¹Ý¶ù Returns to the Jessup International Law Moot Court

After a few years of absence, the University of Sheffield proudly returned to the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition for its 2024–2025 edition.