📰 📺 🎙️ UCL Laws in the media 🎙️ 📺 📰 Our academic experts have been making an impact across media platforms. ➡️ Read the media mentions and highlights from November www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/news/uc... #UCLLaws #UCLLawsInTheMedia #LegalInsight #Justice #InternationalLaw

Preorder now | contributions include chapters by @vmantouvalou.bsky.social, @nunazekic.bsky.social, @joeatkinson.bsky.social, @marthe.bsky.social Co-edited by Jeevan Hariharan (@laws.ucl.ac.uk) and me (@uvalawschool.bsky.social) @hartpublishing.bsky.social www.bloomsbury.com/uk/digitally...

Last week, UCL’s Centre for Dispute Resolution was proud to host the Civil Mediation Council’s inaugural Academic Lecture, marking an important step in strengthening dialogue between academia and practice. ⚖️ 🏛️ Read the news story: www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/news/20...

Are you interested in studying a Master of Laws (LLM) at UCL Faculty of Laws? Are you curious about the career opportunities a postgraduate degree in law can provide? Join us for: ⚖️ 𝗟𝗟𝗠 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 📅 Wednesday 28 January 2026 ⏰ 12:00–1:00 pm (UK time) Register now: tinyurl.com/43rf8exf

Warmest congratulations to Jack Beadsworth who successfully defended his PhD at @laws.ucl.ac.uk with two incredible examiners, @cbarnard.bsky.social & ACL Davies. It was an absolute joy to be Jack's supervisor on 'Migrant Labour Law' with Nicola Countouris. Congratulations again, Dr Beadsworth!

Stay ahead in the rapidly evolving field of reinsurance law and practice with UCL Laws’ Executive Education course: Reinsurance Law 📅 22 & 23 June 2026 (2 days) 📍 UCL Laws 👤 Dr Franziska Arnold-Dwyer ✨ Early bird rates are available until 31 Dec – book now: www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/short-c...

We’re wishing all our students a restful winter break. ✨ Staying at UCL or heading home? Make sure to check out the services and support available over the break. 📎https://www.ucl.ac.uk/students/support-and-wellbeing-services/about-us/closure-periods-2025-support-and-services 📸 7ackyliang on IG.

Congratulations to UCL Laws’ Dr Franziska Arnold-Dwyer who has received the 2025 Book Prize of the British Insurance Law Association (BILA) Charitable Trust for her book, 'Insurance, Climate Change and the Law'. ⚖️ 🌎 🔗 Read the news story: tinyurl.com/53mr4328

Dr Alina Trapova has given evidence to the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee as part of their ongoing inquiry into copyright and AI. 💡 ©️ Dr Trapova shared her expertise in copyright law and its intersection with developments in AI. 🔗 Read the news story: tinyurl.com/57au6wxu

Congratulations to Professor @vmantouvalou.bsky.social for being selected Runner Up at the @innertemple.org.uk Book Prize 2025, a major triennial competition for outstanding authorship. ⚖️ 📖 ➡️ Read the news story: www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/news/pr...

Initial expressions of interest should be sent to me at [email protected] by 9 January 2026, including a 250 word abstract and 150 bio. Full papers will be due, after a selection process, no later than 30 June 2026. These should be no more than 10,000 words, including footnotes. ✍️✍️✍️

9. Legal realism in historical and comparative perspective(s). 10. Socio-legal studies and its connection(s) to comparative law. 11. The law of evidence in comparative perspective(s). If any of this interests you, look below for submission details! 🕐

3. Law both about, and within, the Global South. 4. Law, empire, and imperialism. 5. Law as a global and transnational phenomenon. 6. 'Law in context' as method and methodology. 7. Legal and normative pluralism. 8. Legal pedagogy and teaching from a comparative perspective...

As a teacher and scholar, I knew William best @laws.ucl.ac.uk, where he taught me over a number of years. His interests were broad and his contributions various. In particular, we are looking for papers on (long 🧵): 1. Comparative law and comparative legal studies. 2. General jurisprudence...

🚨🚨 Call for papers!!! 🚨🚨 Together with @jenhendry.bsky.social, I am excited to ask for contributions to a special issue of the Journal of Comparative Law, dedicated to the legacy of the late and wonderful William Twining. Full details to follow:

By focusing on areas where cross-national collaboration can add distinct value, these projects aim to strengthen partnerships, advance shared understanding, and drive progress in responsible AI research. Explore the funded projects and collaborations: braiduk.org/uk-us-collab...

Funded by @ukri.org and delivered through the AHRC's BRAID programme, this £1.2M investment supports research on topics including: ▶️ AI’s impact on public media and discourse, ▶️ Law and regulation in relation to AI innovation, and ▶️ Resilience and sustainability in the AI ecosystem.

We’re excited to announce seven newly funded projects that will establish and strengthen collaborations between US and UK researchers exploring and addressing the ethical, legal, and societal implications of artificial intelligence (AI): braiduk.org/new-projects...

UCL Laws' Professor Ioannis Lianos has received an AHRC @ukri.org @braiduk.bsky.social award for a new cross-national collaborative project that will advance research into responsible #AI. 🖥️ ⚖️ 🔗 Read the news story, featuring project insights from Professor Lianos: www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/news/io...

🎙️ Listen to UCL Laws’ Philippe Sands KC’s latest podcast serialisation, The Arrest – a BBC Radio 4 investigative history of the frantic final days of the international struggle to apprehend Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

🚀 Just launched! UCL's Grand Challenge of Justice & Equality Impact Report Celebrating the work of researchers & partners from UCL & beyond to address inequality in all its forms, locally, nationally & globally. 🔗 Find out more & read the report: https://bit.ly/3Ma61e9

Congratulations to Philip Schofield! His #OpenAccess book Essays on Logic, Ethics, and Universal Grammar published today. Read and download free at: bit.ly/3K1HSWt #Philosophy #Law #Bentham @transcribe-bentham.bsky.social @laws.ucl.ac.uk

UCL Laws & COMBAR are offering the Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship 2026–27 for UK-domiciled students of Black or mixed Black heritage applying to the LLM (Sept 2026). Includes: • Full fees • £25k living costs • Barrister mentor Find out more: www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/study/m... #AccessToLaw

📰 📺 🎙️ UCL Laws in the media 🎙️ 📺 📰 A new monthly round-up of media mentions and appearances from the UCL Laws community. ➡️ Read the highlights from October www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/news/uc... #UCLLaws #UCLLawsInTheMedia #LegalInsight #LegalTheory

Stay ahead in the legal tech revolution with UCL Laws’ Executive Education course: AI for Lawyers: Technological Understanding for Compliance and Litigation ⚖️ 🤖 📅 1–4 June 2026 (4 days) | 📍 UCL Laws 👤 Professor @michae.lv ✨ Early bird rates until 30 Nov – book now: tinyurl.com/4h2pz8ce

The 2025 European Lecture is now available 👇 Michael Ignatieff on Academic Freedom: What It Is, What It Isn’t and Why It’s Under Threat Watch now: youtu.be/IYi_67T5VnM?... @laws.ucl.ac.uk @efieldingd.bsky.social

📢 Is Environmental Law Hopeful? 🗣️ Prof Elen Stokes (University of Bristol) 📅 4 Dec | ⏰ 1pm | 📍 Hybrid An exploration of the various ways in which the relationship between environmental law and hope could be framed. Book now ➡️ www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/events/...

📢 The Rule of Law in America: US Immigration Litigation and Policy 🗣️ Prof Andrew Weissmann (New York University, GCDC Sidney Distinguished Visitor) 📅 4 Dec | ⏰ 1pm | 📍 Hybrid Book now ➡️ www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/events/...

The Centre for Dispute Resolution at UCL Laws is proud to be hosting the Civil Mediation Council’s inaugural Academic Lecture, delivered by UCL alumnus Michel Kallipetis KC: 📢 "No Mediation Privilege as yet". Why not? 📅 10 December 2025 | ⏰ 6pm | 📍 Online ➡️ Register tinyurl.com/3839hd6a

💡 ‘Innocent until proven guilty’ principle has been exposed by the #PostOfficeScandal as more deeply tarnished than previously thought, according to research by UCL Laws’ Karen Nokes and @uniexeterlawschool.bsky.social's @richardmoorhead.bsky.social, Rebecca Helm and Sally Day.

The video of our webinar exploring #Fintech #Regulation from a US policy perspective is now available: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUwI... Jeff Modisett, Chris Kelly & Brian Sullivan share their insights from working in this dynamic field @laws.ucl.ac.uk

Announcing the inaugural lecture of UCL Laws' Oliver Gerstenberg, Professor of EU Law and Legal Theory. 🇪🇺 📢 EU Values, Liberal Dialogue, and the Changing Role of the Court of Justice of the EU 📅 5 February 2026 | ⏰ 6pm | 📍 Hybrid Book now: tinyurl.com/ykhkuhkv

"There is rampant lawlessness today... in respect of certain rules of international law" writes Prof @philippesands.bsky.social of @laws.ucl.ac.uk in an op-ed for @theguardian.com. He highlights his concerns for the future and the risks to civilians if world leaders flout a rules-based order.

🌍 The Evolving Intersection of Corporate and Environmental Law Join us for the UCL Centre for Law and Environment annual lecture, delivered by Professor Mariana Pargendler (@harvard.edu). 📅 3 December 2025 | ⏰ 6pm | 📍 UCL Laws + online 🔗 Book your free ticket: www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/events/...

💡 UCL Laws’ Eva Fischer has shared her insights from the 3rd early career scholars conference for competition law, hosted in Florence recently. Read now to find out about innovations in this area: tinyurl.com/2mvfwz3v

UCL Laws is excited to announce our latest Executive Education courses, designed for professionals who want to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving legal landscape. ⚖️ 🎓 ✨ Early bird rates are available – book now to secure your place! www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/short-c...

We are delighted to invite you to the launch of 'State Silence Across International Law: Meaning, Context and Developments.' On 25 Nov 2025 (6-7.30pm) Dr Danae Azaria will be joined by distinguished guests as she discusses this important new book Tickets here: tinyurl.com/27x2hdk5 @laws.ucl.ac.uk

Join UCL Laws for a rare insider perspective on one of the most powerful oversight bodies in the UK: 📢 The Investigatory Powers Tribunal: Reflections on 7 Years as its President 🗣️ The Rt. Hon. Sir Rabinder Singh 📅 19 Nov 2025 | ⏰ 6pm Book for free ➡️ tinyurl.com/5n7m4tp5

Thinking about advancing your legal career? Join us online on 10 Dec, 12–1 PM (UK time) to find out what it’s like to study the UCL Master of Laws (LLM), a world-leading programme based in the heart of Legal London. 🔗 Register: www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/events/... #UCLLaws #LegalLondon

Last week Robert Spano, Jens Elo Peters Rytter, @colmocinneide.bsky.social, @alicedonald.bsky.social and @profveronika.bsky.social discussed the future of the European Convention on Human Rights, including what Denmark has done. Watch a recording of the event at @laws.ucl.ac.uk 👇

💡🌱 Discover fresh insights into #EnvironmentalLaw in the latest articles from UCL Laws' Professor Maria Lee: ➡️ tinyurl.com/5n6fmkn4 ➡️ tinyurl.com/3t2jzt7n

📢 On the Law of Speaking Freely Join Professor Adam Tomkins @uofglasgow.bsky.social for this UCL Global Centre for Democratic Constitutionalism event about #freespeech and #freespeechlaw. 📅 11 December 2025 | ⏰ 1pm | 🏛️ UCL Laws + online 🔗 Book for free: tinyurl.com/yeytxfua

We hosted a roundtable on academic freedom, fostering dialogue and collaboration across the higher education sector 👇 Read more: www.ucl.ac.uk/european-ins... In collaboration with @laws.ucl.ac.uk and UCL Disagreeing Well

📢 The 'Ideal Mother', Family Law and Domestic Abuse A public lecture by Prof Shazia Choudhry @ox.ac.uk on the damaging effects of gender stereotyping in allegations of domestic abuse. 📅 20 November 2025 | ⏰ 6–7pm 🏛️ UCL Laws + online 🔗 Book for free:

We're looking forward to welcoming everyone this evening for an expert panel of scholarship, diplomacy and policymaking to reflect on the Paris Agreement and its role in climate governance. 🌍 The event will be chaired by Prof Eloise Scotford, Dean of UCL Laws. Find out more ⬇️

Thinking about advancing your career at the intersection of law, finance, and economics? Join our Virtual Open Session on Fri 28 Nov, 1–2 PM (UK) to discover the MSc Law and Finance - a one-year, executive-style programme co-developed with leading law firms and practitioners. buff.ly/8I63MvX

Last week Robert Spano, Jens Elo Peters Rytter, @colmocinneide.bsky.social, @alicedonald.bsky.social and @profveronika.bsky.social discussed the future of the European Convention on Human Rights, including what Denmark has done. Watch a recording of the event at @laws.ucl.ac.uk 👇

Congratulations to UCL Laws’ Professor Helen Xanthaki who has been awarded a prestigious Principal Fellowship by Advance HE for her sustained and strategic commitment to high quality student learning. 🥳 🔗 Read the news story: buff.ly/fhydgZ9

📢 The Public Constitution 🗣️ Prof Alon Harel (The Hebrew University of Jerusalem) With UCL Laws’ Prof Oliver Gerstenberg, @nataliamoralesc.bsky.social & Ronan McCrea. 📅 13 Nov 2025 | 🕚 1pm | 📍 In person & online 🔗 Book for free:

Between 11am and 1pm tomorrow, join Robert Spano, Jens Elo Peters Rytter, @colmocinneide.bsky.social and @profveronika.bsky.social to discuss the future of the European Convention on Human Rights, both in Europe and the UK. Sign up to attend this in-person event at @laws.ucl.ac.uk 👇