Congratulations to Andrew Farrer, Lecturer in Mental Health Law and Tutor Mentor at Edinburgh Law School, who has authored his first book, the fifth edition of Social Work Law in Scotland, published by Bloomsbury Professional! 🎉 Find out more: https://edin.ac/4uWPRpc

We're delighted to welcome Professor Bronwyn H. Hall (Professor Emerita, UC Berkeley; Research Associate, NBER) for this year's SCRIPT Centre Annual Lecture: "Innovation, Intellectual Property, and Economic Development." Find out more: https://edin.ac/4oBcBtA

The Empirical Legal Research Network Festival 2026 is coming to Edinburgh Law School and online, 19–26 June 🎓 A week of international and interdisciplinary conversations on empirical legal research, starting on campus and continuing online. Register here: https://edin.ac/4vx7sVA

Navraj Singh Ghaleigh, Senior Lecturer in Climate Law, has contributed to a landmark UN report on the state of the world's oceans. The Third World Ocean Assessment (WOA III) is the UN's only global integrated assessment of the world's oceans. Read more: https://edin.ac/4unkrZ3

Join us on 19 June for the Inaugural Lecture of Professor Kasey McCall-Smith, titled The Art and Alchemy of Human Rights Interpretation. Find out more and register: https://edin.ac/4tsdYvz

Last week, Primary 6 pupils competed in the School Tasking Scottish Regional Final hosted by Addleshaw Goddard LLP. Inspired by the TV show Taskmaster, School Tasking introduces young people to the legal system and show that a career in law is for everyone. Read more: https://edin.ac/4uZZxQj

Join our online Masterclass Current Issues in Diplomatic and Consular Law and explore key challenges in diplomatic and consular relations. 📅 7–8 July 📍 Online Find out more: https://edin.ac/4u7kDN3

Join us on 19 June for the Inaugural Lecture of Professor Kasey McCall-Smith, titled The Art and Alchemy of Human Rights Interpretation. Find out more and register: https://edin.ac/4tsdYvz

Congratulations to Professor Alexandra Braun on her election as a Fellow of the Accademia delle Scienze di Torino — a prestigious academy with roots going back to 1783. 🎉 A wonderful recognition of her work in comparative law and legal history. Read the full story: https://edin.ac/4nffnEd

Dr Milena Tripkovic has been awarded a British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship. Her project, 'The Criminal Citizen: Migration, Belonging, and Punishment' will explore how penal powers in Western Europe are increasingly reshaping what it means to belong. Read more: https://edin.ac/4vzPBhv

Is the ICJ's record caseload a rule-of-law success — or something more complicated? 🌍 Hear Professor Filippo Fontanelli's thoughts at his Inaugural Lecture 20 April, at Playfair Library, Old College. Find out more: https://edin.ac/4c1DGBv

We’re proud to share that we've been ranked 15th in the world in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 🌍 We're also ranked 5th in the UK and 1st in Scotland, this recognition reflects the strength of our teaching, research and community. Read the full story: https://edin.ac/47SuYTs

We offer a range of online short courses, designed to develop your knowledge and support career progression. Upcoming masterclasses include: Current Topics in Diplomatic and Consular Law International Criminal Law and the War in Ukraine Explore all courses: https://edin.ac/4buFjHG

Join our online Masterclass Current Issues in Diplomatic and Consular Law and explore key challenges in diplomatic and consular relations. 📅 7–8 July 📍 Online Use code LAW_10%_2026 by 1 April to receive 10% off. Find out more: https://edin.ac/4u7kDN3

Registrations are open for our Masterclass International Criminal Law and the War in Ukraine. Explore key issues around genocide, war crimes and the crime of aggression. 📅 14–15 July 2026 📍 Online Use code LAW_10%_2026 by 1 April for 10% off. Learn more: https://edin.ac/4ug82r1

Join our online Masterclass Current Issues in Diplomatic and Consular Law and explore key challenges in diplomatic and consular relations. 📅 7–8 July 📍 Online Use code LAW_10%_2026 by 1 April to receive 10% off. Find out more: https://edin.ac/4u7kDN3

Dr Jacob Fredrickson’s work has informed Justice? Trial and Error, transforming Court No 1 this March and drawing on his research into the criminalisation of suicide agreements in English law and the 1922 trial of Maude Hibbert. Read more https://edin.ac/4azvacb

Edinburgh Law School academics are involved with a number of the Scottish Council on Global Affairs scga.scot 'State of the World' events. The events aim to inform public opinion on a number of global issues. Find out more: https://scga.scot/scga-state-of-the-world-events/

Congratulations to Dr Gavin Sullivan (Edinburgh Law School) and Dimitri Van Den Meerssche (QMUL) on being shortlisted for Best Article by the Socio-Legal Studies Association! 🎉 Their work explores UK border control and speculative suspicion. Read more: https://edin.ac/4kJcudz

Congratulations to Professor Chloë Kennedy, whose book 'Inducing Intimacy: Deception, Consent and the Law' has been shortlisted for the Socio-Legal Theory and History Prize by the Socio-Legal Studies Association 🎉 Read more: https://edin.ac/4axCAfP

International Law and Diplomacy in a Changing World Join Dr Francisco J. Quintana in conversation with Mario Oyarzábal on international law, diplomacy, and law-making in a changing global order. 🗓 Fri 6 Feb 2026 | ⏰ 13:00–14:00 | 📍 Old College Find out more and register: https://edin.ac/49Ufy2x

Mooting preparations are underway at Edinburgh Law School! Good luck to our teams heading across the UK and Europe this season, and huge thanks to our brilliant coaches, advisors & alumni whose support keeps the mooting programme thriving. #Mooting #EdinburghLaw

Our LLM in European Law students recently visited the Scottish Parliament, where they met with SPICe researchers to discuss post-Brexit EU-UK relations, youth mobility, and intergovernmental cooperation. Read more about the visit: https://edin.ac/46hJa7A

Congratulations to Prof Verónica Ruiz Abou-Nigm on joining the Lord Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on Private International Law! 🎉 She was nominated by the Scottish Government for her expertise in cross-border civil and commercial disputes. Read more: https://edin.ac/3Zs5vvq

We are delighted to announce that we continue to be ranked among the top Law Schools in the world 🎉 The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026: Law, continues to rank us in World’s Top 20 Law Schools and 5th in the UK! Read more: https://edin.ac/3Zux0V6

Dr Kathryn Nash's monograph, 'African peace: Regional norms from the Organization of African Unity to the African Union', is being released on paperback. The book is included in Manchester University Press's current sale. Preorder the book: https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526195593/

Edinburgh Law School wishes you a lovely and restful break ❄️ The University will close at 5pm on Tuesday 23 December 2025 and re-open at 9am on Monday 5 January 2026. Details on the library opening times and support available during the festive period can be found here: https://edin.ac/3Yt01QD

This editorial explores fugitive labor in Western #academia under #political repression, highlighting how critical pedagogy, opacity, & collective care can foster resistance & refuge. Read: spkl.io/63325Ab1SU Subscribe: spkl.io/63327Ab1SS#academia#political#LawSky @uoelawschool.bsky.social

If you’re an Edinburgh Law School graduate based in the Munich area don’t forget to sign-up for the Munich alumni meet-up next Friday! The informal event will take place on Friday 21 November, 8pm – 10pm. Find out more and register: https://edin.ac/47v8siz

Congratulations to all our students who received an award at our annual Prize Giving Ceremony last night! 🎉 The event celebrates the outstanding academic achievements of our students over the previous academic year. A huge well done to all the prize winners for their extraordinary achievements!

Are you an Edinburgh Law School graduate based in the Munich area? Then meet with your fellow alumni at an informal gathering held at Hofbräuhaus München on Friday 21 November, 8pm - 10pm. Find out more and register: https://edin.ac/47v8siz

As part of the LSGL Sustainable Global Value Chains project, Professor Veronica Ruiz Abou-Nigm, Edinburgh Law School co-hosted the Conference on Sustainable Global Value Chains with Michael Nietsch from EBS Law School . Read more: https://edin.ac/4o2ydxN

🚨 UK GGR start-ups: apply to pitch at Innovation Day on 1 October! Part of the UK GGR Event, Innovation Day is where you can pitch for the chance join the UK's 1st dedicated CO2 removal accelerator, a programme from @undaunted-hq.bsky.social & Innovate UK. Apply by 12 Sept! co2re.org/events/the-u...

What are the latest developments in GGR research? What do they mean for decision-makers? If you're interested in these 2 questions, we invite you to join us for Day 2 of our UK GGR Event on 30 September at @rigb.org in London. Read more & register: co2re.org/events/the-u...

Just published! Read our new blog entry by Lorna Richardson @uoelawschool.bsky.social on 'Error in the Law of Contract: Shaping a Doctrine Fit for the 21st Century. blogs.ed.ac.uk/private-law/...

📣We are delighted to celebrate the launch of a new report created with our friends at the @uoelawschool.bsky.social titled "Access to Justice for Babies & Young Children Across 12 Jurisdictions" ➡️ togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Congratulations to Anna Rutherford (LLB 2004) for winning the inaugural Rat Race between Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland and Edinburgh Castle 🏅 Anna completed the 100-mile race in 17 hours and 23 minutes, more than 2 hours ahead of the closest competitor. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

🎉Delighted to work 'together' with @uoelawschool.bsky.social Human Rights Clinic students on the launch of a NEW research project   Students engaged in global comparative analysis of how babies & young children access justice when their rights are not upheld The release of the report coming soon!

Criminological highlights at the annual @uoelawschool.bsky.social research and impact celebration. Alistair Henry on the development of research ideas in the Sociology of Policing, and @susanmcvie.bsky.social on turning research and research relationships into change in the world (1 of 3)

🚨New CO2RE policy briefing! Current UK waste law hinders biochar's scale-up as a method of greenhouse gas removal, argue Navraj Singh Ghaleigh & Luka Štrubelj. But it doesn't have to be this way. Find out how regulations can be improved in their briefing: co2re.org/wp-content/u...

Apply now to the Leiden-Edinburgh Global Law Summer School: Public Interest Dispute Resolution and Advocacy. It offers legal practitioners and advanced law students the opportunity to discover new depths of global law and public interest. Find out more: www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education...

Join us on 26 May for our 'Governable Spaces: Democratic Design for Online Life' event where Nathan Schneider (Assistant Professor, University of Colorado Boulder), will present his book where he argues that the internet has been plagued by "implicit feudalism". Register now: edin.ac/3FjjxsS

Professor Nehal Buhta discussed the legal and ethical implications of AI-driven weapons systems on ABC Radio, following the recent UN General Assembly meeting aimed at reviving efforts to regulate autonomous weapons increasingly deployed in modern warfare. Read more: edin.ac/4j9Ddxo

Congratulations to the Edinburgh Law School team, consisting of Hannah Kroker, Shefali Maini, Jan Mais, Keito Mizuno and Marie Moens, who won multiple prizes at the 2025 Day of Crisis Competition 🎉 Read more: edin.ac/4kdLUYZ

Sign up for our 'Masterclass: Khashoggi, Assange and Congestion Charge: Current Topics in Diplomatic and Consular Law'. This two-day (9 and 10 July) online short course will explore some of the most fascinating questions of the law of diplomatic and consular relations. Register now: edin.ac/44xjKmJ

Delighted to be part of the successful bid for the Scottish Policing Academic Centre of Excellence (SPACE). Looking forward to working with colleagues at ENU, GCU & St Andrews to support @policescotland.bsky.social & the Scottish Prevention Hub. @uoelawschool.bsky.social #ChallengeCreateChange

Join us online on 6 May, 2-3:30pm for our Case C-181/23 Commission v Malta (Investor Citizenship) Discussion Panel. Our online panel will provide an initial reaction to the judgment that Malta's citizenship scheme is contrary to European law and discuss its possible implications. edin.ac/42UQEv6

Join us on 6 May, 3.30 - 5pm, for "The Respective Roles of Public and Private Competition Law Enforcement to attain the Goals of Antitrust: Beyond Optimal Enforcement Theory?" Speakers include Olivier Guersent, Director General, DG Competition and Professor Arianna Andreangeli. edin.ac/4jTuIqL

Congratulations to @smitakheria.bsky.social who has been elected as the Chair of the SLSA! (@slsauk.bsky.social) Dr Kheria was elected during the SLSA’s annual conference and is the first woman of colour to hold the position since the association was established. Read more: edin.ac/4iH7JhP

Professor Arianna Andreangeli will be speaking at the seminar along with Peter Sellar, Partner, Brussels office of Squire Patton Boggs global law firm and David Martin, former Labour MEP for Scotland, and Vice-President of the European Parliament. Full details in the link below 👇