At UCL Faculty of Laws, we believe that excellence in legal education must go hand in hand with equality, diversity and inclusion. As one of the world’s leading law schools, we are committed to making a UCL Laws education accessible to the most talented students— regardless of family circumstances, race, sex, sexual orientation or disability.
From pioneering access initiatives and scholarships to targeted support for underrepresented communities, we are working to create a truly inclusive legal community that reflects the society our graduates will go on to serve.
Inclusive Education since 1826
UCL Laws was the first Law School in England to admit students regardless of religion
Women in Law since 1888
Eliza Orme became the first woman in England to earn a law degree at UCL Laws
Scholarships and funding opportunities
Scholarships
We offer a wide range of law scholarships, bursaries, and funding opportunities to ensure that financial barriers do not prevent talented students from joining UCL Laws.
Access and Widening Participation
Target Law
Find our more about our mentoring scheme for Year 12 students considering a career in law.
Access UCL
Learn more about the contextual admissions scheme that recognises individual potential beyond grades.
Summer school and masterclasses
Explore a wide range of resources for Year 12 and 13 students, including UCL's Laws Masterclasses and Summer School.
Opportunities beyond the classroom
Pro bono opportunities
Being part of UCL Laws means more than academic study—our students gain hands-on experience and contribute to real-world change.
Student societies and networks
Students can join inclusive communities that support their growth and professional development
Distance learning
Our distance learning programme opens postgraduate law studies to diverse students around the world.
Financial Giving
Building the future of law
Our alumni, partners, and friends play a vital role in sustaining our inclusive vision. By giving to UCL Laws, you can help us fund scholarships for underrepresented students, expand access programmes. and support wellbeing and inclusion initiatives.
Support usEquality, Diversity and Inclusion at UCL Laws
At the heart of our Inclusive Law School is our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). Today, our EDI work spans across the key areas below.
Ethnicity and race
We believe that academic excellence and diversity go hand in hand. We actively work to ensure students and staff of all ethnic and racial backgrounds feel valued, represented, and supported.
Gender equality
We are dedicated to improving gender equality in the workplace, in study, and in the field of law more generally.
LGBTQ+ equality
We are committed to creating a legal community that welcomes every gender identity and sexual orientation, and where LGBTQ+ students and staff can thrive openly and confidently.
Disability, Health and Wellbeing
We work to ensure disabled staff and students, as well as those facing health challenges, can fully participate in academic and professional life.
Religion and faith
We celebrate diversity of belief and provide inclusive spaces for students and staff to learn, work, and engage in respectful dialogue.