Which UK universities rank highest for law in QS 2026 if I want to do an LLM?
In QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 for Law and Legal Studies, the University of Oxford ranks 2 and the University of Cambridge ranks 3 among UK universities. LSE follows at 9, UCL is joint 13, Edinburgh is 15 and King's College London is 16.
For an LLM in the UK, Oxford and Cambridge lead the QS 2026 Law and Legal Studies subject ranking at number 2 and number 3. LSE, UCL, Edinburgh and King's College London follow. Remember that this is a law subject ranking, not a ranking of LLM courses alone.
UK universities in QS Law and Legal Studies 2026
| University | QS Law and Legal Studies 2026 rank |
|---|---|
| University of Oxford | #2 |
| University of Cambridge | #3 |
| London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) | #9 |
| University College London (UCL) | =13 |
| University of Edinburgh | #15 |
| King's College London (KCL) | #16 |
| Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) | #33 |
| University of Manchester | #70 |
| University of Sheffield | #151 to 200 |
| Cardiff University | #151 to 200 |
Beyond the rank
- Many UK universities offer specialised LLMs such as international commercial law, corporate law, human rights law, intellectual property law and technology law.
- The best fit depends on your specialisation, the cost, entry standards, location and career goals.
My Advice
Pick your specialisation first, then compare universities that teach it well. A university ranked lower overall may have a stronger course in the area of law you care about.
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