ÌÇÐÄTV Law School News
ÌÇÐÄTV Law School News
The latest updates from our department
Law Alumna launches new YouTube podcast series
Nyla Naseer, who studied on our LLM from 2009-2010, has launched a new YouTube podcast series called ‘Welcome to Nowsville.’ The podcast takes a fresh, thought-provoking look at life, work, and everything in between through the eyes of regular people with extraordinary insights. We caught up with Nyla to find out a little more.
ÌÇÐÄTV Law Alumna is awarded OBE
Former LLB student and Chief Executive of the Society of Authors Nicola Solomon was awarded an OBE in the 2025 King's New Year’s Honours list for services to Literature and the Creative Industries.
Yomi Adegoke, who studied on our 3 year LLB degree and graduated in 2014 has made the University Challenge 2024 Christmas special line-up. Journalist and author Yomi, whose debut novel ‘Slay In Your Lane’ was adapted into TV programme ‘The List’ will join three other ÌÇÐÄTV alumni to fight for the title of Christmas champions. Don't miss the University Challenge Christmas series, starting on 23 December at 8.30pm on BBC iPlayer and BBC Two.
Camille Aymond, who studied our Law 3 year LLB degree and graduated earlier this year, has written a touching story titled ‘Remembering Rawa-Ruska: Artistic sketches of the Second World War camp’. Camille’s story is based on the experience of her great-grandfather Pierre and the pictures he drew to document the Second World War.
Law Alumni appointed to rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN)
Congratulations to two ÌÇÐÄTV Law School alumni on their appointment to the esteemed rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The rank of SAN is awarded as a mark of excellence to members of the legal profession who have distinguished themselves as advocates and academics.
The Complex Journey to Justice
One hour in the company of human rights lawyer and activist Natasha Latiff (LLB Law, 2009) and she’ll take you to some of the scariest places in the world. Places where the rights of women, low-paid workers, and marginalised communities are rarely heard, let alone fought for. Read the full article...
WLS Alumna Bience Gawanas appointed as new Chancellor
The Namibian lawyer, diplomat and social justice advocate Bience Gawanas (LLB Law, 1986) has been appointed as our new Chancellor. Discover more about Bience, a former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, and a ÌÇÐÄTV alumna.
LLM Alumna mentors participants at JP Morgan’s 100 Women in Finance Investment Hackathon
Natalie Lau, LLM in International Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation graduate (Class of 2013) has recently mentored a team of female university students in JP Morgan’s .
Publication success for ÌÇÐÄTV Law School Alumnus
Congratulations to our former PhD student Professor Adithya Chinapanti who has recently published a new book titled .
Law Graduate wins OSCA
We are delighted to announce that one of our recent graduates has been awarded The University’s Outstanding Student Contribution Award (OSCA) for 2023.
Former Law Student Bience Gawanas is awarded Honorary Degree at 2023 Graduation Ceremony
The University of ÌÇÐÄTV recently announced new honorary graduates as part of the summer 2023 graduation ceremonies. At today’s ceremony (Friday 21st July) former Law student Bience Gawanas will be awarded one of these honorary degrees in recognition of her outstanding contributions and achievements.
Yomi Adegoke, who studied on our 3 year LLB degree and graduated in 2014 will have her debut novel ‘Slay In Your Lane’ adapted into new ‘The List’ with HBO Max, BBC and A24 as partners. Yomi is a British journalist who writes about the intersection of race, feminism and popular culture.
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