The Surrey Centre for Law and Philosophy is a leading hub for the study of law and philosophy. We provide a forum for developing and discussing original theoretical work and are widely recognised as one of the largest and well-established centres for law and philosophy in the world.

We proudly embrace an ecumenical approach to law and philosophy. Our fellows work across different areas and hold diverse (and sometimes opposing) views on the nature of law, legal authority, the role of morality in law, and broader questions in ethics, politics, metaphysics, and epistemology. This diversity reflects our commitment to free and respectful debate. You may find out more about the SCLP’s research clusters by visiting Our Research.

The SCLP sits within the School of Law, which was ranked 4th in REF2021 for world-leading and internationally excellent publications amongst all UK law schools. As an integral part of the School of Law, our fellows teach and research in a wide variety of legal subjects, using philosophical techniques and theoretical perspectives. The SCLP plays a central role in shaping Surrey’s undergraduate and postgraduate law courses, equipping our students with critical and philosophical thinking that will enhance their careers—whether as practising lawyers, judges, academics, or in the many other fields our graduates pursue.

Each year, we welcome international visitors, including PhD students and scholars, who spend weeks or months at Surrey benefiting from our events and engaging with our fellows. As part of our welcoming mission, we organise workshops where our expert fellows provide valuable feedback to help refine and develop our visitors’ research.

We host a diverse and dynamic schedule of events throughout the year, including mini-workshops, seminars, book symposia, and joint colloquia with our international institutional partners. We invite you to subscribe to the SCLP’s mailing list to stay updated on our latest news and events!