The School of Law celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015 #50LawQMUL and continues to have a central focus on the role of law and its institutions in contemporary international society. It is formed of the Department of Law at Mile End and the Centre for Commercial Law Studies at Lincoln's Inn Fields.
The School of Law is ranked 3rd in the UK and 1st in London in the Guardian University Guide 2018 subject league tables. In the latest Research Assessment Exercise (REF 2014) the School is ranked ninth in England, based on 86 percent of research activity classed as world-leading (4* the highest score possible) or internationally excellent (3*). The School also houses the award-winning Legal Advice Centre, which offers free legal advice to members of the public, students and College staff.