Law News
Leicester Law School student a winner in the British Inter University Commercial Awareness Competition 2020
Kelsey Reid-Jones along with thousands of law students from all over the UK participated in the inaugural BIUCAC – the largest student led commercial awareness competition in the UK, with 12 city law firm sponsors.
New book on protection of private correspondence and other unpublished works
'Copyright Protection of Unpublished Works in the Common Law World' by Dr Patrick Masiyakurima explores the legal treatment of unpublished works
Pro Bono Society Prisoners’ Rights Symposium
On Wednesday 25 November 2020, the Pro Bono Society launched the first of its online discussion events.
ESRC-funded empirical research on arbitration and insights into arbitrator impartiality and independence
Research by Dr Masood Ahmed into the meaning of impartiality and independence in the practice of international commercial arbitration
Leicester Law School graduate establishes award to boost diversity at the Bar
The 'Jeffers – Nunn Award' will provide financial support and guidance to students from groups that are under-represented as Barristers.
Prestigious employers provide advice to our on-line careers events at Leicester Law School
Though learning events are not taking place online in the 2020-21 academic year and many students are studying off-campus, living all over the world, this has not prevented the law school’s employability team from holding an impressive range of virtual careers events for our community of law students.
Pathways to Law Professional Networking
On Wednesday 4 November 2020 the Pathways to Law programme at the University of Leicester hosted its annual professional networking event.
Leicester Law School's Legal Advice Clinic Unveils New Windrush Compensation Project
The aims of the project are to raise awareness locally about the Windrush Compensation Scheme, and to help potential Claimants understand how to bring and evidence a claim under the scheme.
Leicester Law School students celebrate Pro Bono week with impressive schedule of events
National Pro Bono Week takes place at the beginning of November across the UK to recognise and support lawyers voluntarily giving free legal help to their communities.
Leicester Law Student awarded Neuberger Prize
The prize includes student membership of Lincoln’s Inn and £1,000