Faculty of Law and 2U launch new online executive learning partnership

The Faculty of Law and 2U, a global leader in education technology, today announce a partnership to deliver new online executive education programmes in legal and governance topics on edX, 2U’s worldwide online learning platform.

The first programme, ‘Non-Executive Directors and Board Members: Legal and Governance Foundations,’ is part of the Faculty’s Professional Development Programme and will launch on edX in early 2026. The programme will be led by Professor John Armour, Dean of the Faculty of Law, who will serve as academic convenor. Designed for senior professionals seeking to join corporate boards, the programme addresses the critical governance and legal expertise needed by directors in today’s business environment.

“The Faculty of Law has a responsibility to share Oxford’s world-leading legal research and expertise beyond our campus,” said Professor Armour. “Our partnership with 2U allows us to fulfill that mission by making our professional development programmes accessible to legal and business leaders around the world who are navigating increasingly complex governance challenges.”

The Faculty of Law launched its Professional Development Programme portfolio in May 2024, offering legal professionals opportunities to deepen their expertise through world-leading research and teaching. This new partnership with 2U extends that portfolio into online delivery for the first time, enabling the Faculty to reach a global audience of legal and business professionals.

Today’s announcement marks an expansion of 2U’s broader partnership with Oxford University, building on successful collaborations with the Blavatnik School of Government and Saïd Business School. The partnership now encompasses over 40 programmes available on edX, spanning executive education and open courses in high-demand topics including AI, leadership, strategic project management, and corporate sustainability.

“Oxford consistently delivers some of the most impactful education available across disciplines,” said Andy Morgan, Chief Partnerships Officer at 2U. “We’re proud to expand our partnership to include the Faculty of Law, one of the world’s most prestigious legal institutions, and to support leading universities like Oxford in strategically scaling their reach to meet the evolving needs of professionals worldwide.