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��ý Law School Top Performers

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Every year, several awards and prizes are granted to a selection of our graduating students to recognise and celebrate the success of our top performers! We are proud to announce this year's winners.

Jason Beer KC appointed Honorary Professor at ��ý Law School

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:12:00 GMT

The Law School is delighted to announce that Jason Beer KC has been made an Honorary Professor of Law with effect from 1 August 2026 for a period of three years.

��ý Law School celebrates excellent NSS 2026 results

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:20:00 GMT

We are thrilled to announce that ��ý Law School has achieved excellent results in the 2026 National Student Survey (NSS), reflecting high levels of student satisfaction. We are delighted to share the results and, most importantly, how we are acting on your feedback.

Noor Syed receives Honorary Private Law Submission Prize

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:56:00 GMT

Current student Noor Syed (LLB 3 year) has received the ‘Honorary Private Law Submission Prize’ for his article on the challenges posed by artificial intelligence and algorithmic contracting to the common law of contract.

Unpacking climate finance in a heatwave

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

��ý Law School organised a flagship one-day workshop at London Climate Week 2026 on ‘Unpacking ‘Green’ Finance: Promises, Practicalities and Performance’. The event, convened by the Climate Finance for Equitable Transitions (CLiFT) network, brought together almost 60 researchers, policymakers, civil society practitioners, journalists, artists and cultural workers, to interrogate international architecture of climate finance and its implications for global climate justice.

Law student wins OSCA

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT

We are delighted to announce that one of our future graduates has been awarded The University’s Outstanding Student Contribution Award (OSCA) for 2026. Tani Ilemobola, who studies on our Law & Sociology degree, has been received this recognition for her exceptional commitment to widening participation and community-building and the lasting and transformative impact she has had on the ��ý community.

Dr Alex Powell wins prestigious Bernard Crick Prize for research examining how tragedy shapes law and politics

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:53:48 GMT

Dr Alex Powell, Associate Professor in Law, has been awarded the Bernard Crick Prize for the best article in Political Quarterly for his co-authored research that explores the growing influence of victim-led campaigns on UK lawmaking.

WLS colleagues receive ��ý Awards for Public and Community Engagement

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:23:00 GMT

In recognition of their contributions, Professor Jackie Hodgson and Dr Charlotte Woodhead have been awarded a ��ý Award for Public and Community Engagement (WAPCE).

Law student is highly commended in Student Social Mobility WAPCE

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:21:00 GMT

Tani Ilemobola has been selected as Highly Commended for a ��ý Award for Public and Community Engagement in the Student Social Mobility Champion category. The award is acknowledgement of her outstanding efforts, hard work and dedication and celebrates her contributions.

CCC hosts first-of-its-kind practice-academia interface event at the Inner Temple, London

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:37:00 GMT

The Centre for Constitutions in Context (CCC) hosted a first-of-its-kind event titled 'Enhancing the Dialogue Between Public Law Practice and Academia', co-hosted with the UK Constitutional Law Association. The event took place at The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, London earlier this month on 24 June.

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Jason Beer KC appointed Honorary Professor at ������ý Law School

������ý Law School celebrates excellent NSS 2026 results