ÌÇÐÄTV Law School News
ÌÇÐÄTV Law School News
The latest updates from our department
WLS Staff Spotlight: Dr John Snape
This week we are delighted to interview Associate Professor Dr John Snape, for our ÌÇÐÄTV Law School Staff Spotlight series.
Supporting neurodiverse students
ÌÇÐÄTV LLB students Olivia Cooper and Leo Rudd have been working to develop a written resource to help staff better understand, support and accommodate the needs of our neurodivergent students. EDI reps OIivia and Leo are working on this really important issue to ensure Law School staff are fully equipped to offer the right support.
ÌÇÐÄTV Bar Society introduces first student-led Bar Cup competition
The Bar Cup is the UK’s first student-led nationwide criminal advocacy competition, bringing together a diverse range of university students, from Russell Group, non-Russell Group and Scottish Universities.
New Book: ‘Rethinking Family Mediation’ by Dr Rachael Blakey
In her new book, highlights the evolving role of mediators who assist families without legal support. By doing so, she reveals a contemporary vision of family justice that addresses some of the challenges in today’s landscape.
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.
WLS Staff Spotlight: Professor Shaheen Ali
This week we are delighted to interview Professor Shaheen Ali, Professor in Islamic Law and International Human Rights, for our ÌÇÐÄTV Law School Staff Spotlight series.
Dr Ali Struthers is shortlisted for SLSA Annual Impact Prize
We are thrilled to announce that Dr Ali Struthers has been shortlisted for the SLSA Annual Impact Prize 2025 for her work in leading the hugely successful legal outreach project, .
Dr Laura Lammasniemi is shortlisted for prestigious SLSA Article Prize
We are delighted to share that Dr Laura Lammasniemi has been shortlisted for the prestigious Socio-Legal Studies Association (SLSA) Article Prize 2025 for her article (OJLS).
WLS Staff Spotlight: Dr Serena Natile
This week we are delighted to interview Associate Professor Dr Serena Natile, for our ÌÇÐÄTV Law School Staff Spotlight series.
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.
ÌÇÐÄTV Law School Top Performers
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.
WLS Staff Spotlight: Professor Gary Watt
This week we are delighted to interview Professor Gary Watt, for our ÌÇÐÄTV Law School Staff Spotlight series.