Brexit Briefing May - July 201814 August 2018Academics from the University of Bristol Law School continue to share knowledge, debate and listen to opinion at a national, regional and local level.
HRIC delivers training on torture prevention at workshop in Uzbekistan 13 August 2018Between 6 and 9 August 2018 Debra Long, Research Fellow at the Human Rights Implementation Centre, delivered training in Uzbekistan, on the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention against Torture (OPCAT), a treaty aimed at the prevention of torture and other ill-treatment.
Times Higher Education Article: Dr Katie Bales discusses right to study for refugees9 August 2018Times Higher Education (THE) recently published an article describing the risks posed to both asylum seekers and universities by new right-to-study rules, co-written by the Law School's Dr Katie Bales and Professor of migration, mobilities and citizenship Bridget Anderson.
Professor Bibbings talks to BBC World Service about WW1 Conscientious Objection6 August 2018On Friday, Professor Lois Bibbings was interviewed for the BBC World Service's History Hour as part of a feature on Conscientious Objection. The feature also includes archived interviews with objectors about their feelings and treatment at the time.
Report by Professor Andrew Charlesworth calls for review of CCTV implementation1 August 2018As the use of Automated Facial Recognition (AFR) continues to stir up public debate, the Law School’s Andrew Charlesworth has called for an independent review of how the UK implements CCTV analytics technology – and believes it’s the only way forward if such technology is to be used legitimately to tackle crime and terrorism without alienating the public.
This year's graduate awards - celebrating excellence19 July 2018This week, the Law School congratulated the graduating class of 2018 which saw over 80% of graduates achieving a 2.1 or above in their degree. Over 90% of our Law with Study Abroad students achieved a 2.1 or above which is an excellent achievement.
Vijay Chandy: Celebrating 14 years of student support 17 July 2018The Law School’s Student Administration team plays a critical role in ensuring that the student experience is a good one. For 14 years Bristol alumnus, Vijay Chandy, has headed up the team and has seen over 25 graduation ceremonies and over 3,000 students pass through our doors. As he prepares for his last graduation before retiring he discusses his time in Bristol, what can be achieved through hard work and determination – and why it's important to be flexible.
Q&A with Nicoletta Bakolas17 July 2018We caught up with recent Law graduate, Nicoletta Bakolas who told us a bit more about how she found her time studying at Bristol for the past three years. Nicoletta received the prize for Best Student in IT Law at this years Graduation party.
Best Student Volunteer in the Law Clinic: Q&A with Hannah Gough17 July 2018We caught up with recent Law graduate and winner of Best Student Volunteer in the Law Clinic, Hannah Gough so she could tell us more about her experiences of studying in the Law School and her time working in the Law Clinic.
Q&A with Raina Hayles17 July 2018Recent law graduate and Best Overall Performance in EU Law subjects prize winner, Raina Hayles talked to us about her experiences, inspiration and challenges whilst studying Law at Bristol.
Celebrating our award winning graduates: Q&A with Jack Brett17 July 2018Each year the Law School recognises those who went above and beyond during their time studying at the University. We recently caught up with Law graduate and Best Final Year LLB Student prize winner, Jack Brett who shared his experiences of his course, his best achievements, challenges faced and some top tips for students about to embark on their legal studies at Bristol.
Graduating soon? Join our growing community on LinkedIn13 July 2018Over 1,400 University of Bristol Law graduates are members of our Law School alumni LinkedIn group, making it a great platform for acquiring careers advice, hearing about new opportunities and sharing your own experience and knowledge with alumni of all ages and professions.
Final Year Research Project prize winner: Phoebe Hirst Q&A11 July 2018In this Q&A we catch up with Law School graduate and prize winner for highest mark in the Final Year Research Project, Phoebe Hirst as she shares her experience of volunteering for the Law Clinic, the ways in which her work there helped her to secure a Training Contract with Pinsent Masons and her tips for students about to embark on their Law degree.
Professor Lois Bibbings to lead WW1 conscientious objection research workshop10 July 2018On the afternoon of Saturday 14 July the Law School’s Professor Lois Bibbings will be leading a workshop at Bristol Archives with historians from Remembering the Real World War 1, exploring how to conduct research into WW1 conscientious objection and histories of resistance.
University of Bristol Law School celebrates launch of new Centre for Law at Work4 July 2018On 28 June the University of Bristol's Law School celebrated the formal launch of its Centre for Law at Work. Supported by internationally acclaimed academics, the Centre establishes Bristol as a centre of excellence in employment and labour law, and corporate governance.
Student Q&A with Oluwaseun Matiluko: The power to create change3 July 2018Oluwaseun Matiluko, third year Law student and member of the FACE (Forever Africa Conference and Events) 2018 Organising Committee, spoke to us about her decision to study Law at Bristol and the importance of having space to grow and feeling empowered to realise ideas into changemaking.
FACE 2018: A vision for a Pan-African student experience28 June 2018Brought together by staff and students at the University of Bristol, the launch event for Forever Africa Conference and Events (FACE) explored the long- and short- term goals needed to strengthen Pan-African staff and student links within the University, the local community and national and regional research and education initiatives.
Q&A with Serena Crawshay Williams28 June 2018Law School graduate Serena Crawshay-Williams recently secured a pupillage with Old Square Chambers. In this Q&A we catch up with her about her work for the new Centre for Law at Work, the way in which volunteering for the Law Clinic during her LLM has shaped her career plans, and her top five pieces of advice on making the most of your University time.
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture: Celebrating student success26 June 2018International Day in Support of Victims of Torture (26th June) raises awareness of the persistence of torture despite its prohibition under international law. Students of the Law School’s Human Rights Law Clinic (HRLC) are involved in projects dedicated to torture prevention.
The University of Bristol Law Clinic hosts Annual Awards Night26 June 2018On Monday 4 June, the Law Clinic’s annual Awards Night took place in the Lady Hale Moot Court, 8-10 Berkeley Square. This was the second time the event has been held, dedicated to celebrating the hard work of student advisers, and staff, over the past year. Colleagues of Clinic sponsor, international law firm Osborne Clarke, were also in attendance.
Law School in UK top 10 for higher law graduate earnings 20 June 2018A recent study by the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS), which calculates the impact of university and degree choices on wages, ranks Bristol in 6th place for higher Law School graduate earnings.
Research briefing on financial settlements on divorce by Dr Emma Hitchings19 June 2018The Law School’s Dr Emma Hitchings and Joanna Miles (University of Cambridge) recently published a briefing paper outlining key findings from their research on financial settlements in divorce cases. The briefing focuses on the current debate over 'meal ticket for life' divorces and provides evidence to refute widespread anecdotal claims of women as lifelong 'alimony drones'.
THE article: Overseas scholars' right to strike by Dr Shreya Atrey12 June 2018The Law School's Dr Shreya Atrey recently published an article in Times Higher Education (THE), discussing the recent industrial action surrounding pensions in the UK higher education sector and the effects of current Home Office policy regarding absence without pay on academics working in the UK on a Tier 2 visa.
World Oceans Day: Spotlight on the Law of the Sea8 June 2018In 2008, the United Nations General Assembly decided that, as of 2009, 8 June would be celebrated as “World Oceans Day”. Ten years later, World Oceans Day is a reminder of the major role the oceans have in our everyday life. To celebrate this year’s World Oceans Day, we look at some of the Law School's research activities on the law of the sea and maritime security.
Law School academics win Bristol Teaching Award6 June 2018Two colleagues in the University of Bristol Law School’s Centre for Health, Law, and Society, Professor John Coggon and Dr Oliver Quick, were winners at this year’s Bristol Teaching Awards, hosted by Bristol’s Students' Union and the University.
Treaties, Brexit, and the Constitution: Dr Eirik Bjorge submits evidence to parliament31 May 2018Dr Eirik Bjorge recently submitted evidence to the House of Lords Committee, co-written with Arabella Lang (Senior Researcher, House of Commons Library) and Dr Ewan Smith (Shaw Junior Research Fellow, University of Oxford). The submission tackles the foreseeable treaty problems posed by the Brexit process and suggests practicable mechanisms for parliamentary scrutiny.
Africa Day: Spotlight on Dr Foluke Adebisi and FACE 201825 May 2018This Africa Day, 25 May 2018, sign up for the launch event of Forever Africa (FACE), a Pan-African initiative brought together by staff and students at the University of Bristol and directed by the Law School’s Dr Foluke Adebisi.
Q&A with Bella Cooper: Training contracts and resilience24 May 2018Final year Law student Bella Cooper recently secured a training contract with Macfarlanes. She spoke to us about the interview process, her Law School experience, and the importance of not giving up at first hurdles.
Dr Yvette Russell speaks to BBC, Sky News and ITV Westcountry about acid attack case24 May 2018Dr Yvette Russell, Lecturer in Law, provided expertise on criminal law in interviews with the BBC, Sky News, ITV Wescountry and BBC Radio Bristol, commenting on the trial of Berlinah Wallace, who has been convicted of throwing a corrosive substance with intent.
New Head of School announced23 May 2018We are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Ken Oliphant as the incoming Head of the Law School.