Reaching Beyond Citizenship: Registration of Children as British Citizens
14 December 2015On 4th of December, a workshop co-funded by the Law School and PolicyBristol, was attended by leading organisations interested in nationality, citizenship and children's welfare issues - and by young people recently registered as British citizens.
Medical Law Mooting Success for Bristol Inter-varsity Team14 December 2015University of Bristol law students are making a name for themselves as tough competition when it comes to putting forward a solid legal argument, most recently making the final of a Medical Law Mooting Competition organised by the University of Leicester.
Human Rights Day Blog: A Bill of Rights. A good or bad idea?10 December 2015A blog from visiting fellow John Wadham, following an event hosted by the Law School's Human Rights Implementation Centre, discusses government's plans to repeal the Human Rights Act.
Irish Times: State’s inaction on torture protocol is ‘embarrassing’ said Professor of Law10 December 2015In a recent news article, Professor Malcolm Evans, Deputy Director of the the Human Rights Implementation Centre and Chair of the UN’s subcommittee on the prevention of torture, expressed frustration at Ireland’s failure to adequately implement the UN Torture Protocol.
Faculty of Social Sciences and Law welcomes new Chevening scholars10 December 2015Bristol’s Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Hugh Brady, welcomed the new cohort of Chevening scholars at a reception hosted by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law last week.
Law School newsletter: Winter 201510 December 2015Bringing all the news of students past and present in our end of year alumni newsletter.
The Immigration Bill is bad news for families9 December 2015The 2015 Immigration Bill, which is currently making its way through parliament, could have grave implications for asylum-seeking families if passed without amendment.
STUDENT NEWS: Staff Student Liaison. Your Voice.25 November 2015This month we met with 3rd year student Barbara Hardy to find out more about her role as an Academic Representative. In this Q&A Barbara discusses the processes for students to get their voices heard - and why we should celebrate student and tutor relations.
University of Bristol Law Club President celebrates alumni24 November 2015As past graduates spanning the generations met at a reunion dinner earlier this month, Sam Unsworth, President of the Law Club (UBLC), celebrated the alumni network for the role it plays in providing students with the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for.
Law Clinic Annual Review: Providing Advice. Changing Lives24 November 2015The first annual review from the University of Bristol's Law Clinic highlights how it provides pro-bono legal advice to those that most need it - whilst students gain the very best clinical legal education.
MSc Student Multiple Award Winner23 November 2015The School would like to congratulate Msc student Natalie Kyneswood on being awarded both the Middle Temple Lechmere Essay Prize and the Association of Lawyers for Animal Welfare Essay Prize 2015.
UN Universal Children's Day: Reaching Beyond Citizenship20 November 2015Despite living nearly all their lives in Britain some children are unable to access
University education. They are not eligible for student loans because of their nationality.
Tough competition for Law Clinic places19 November 2015Following an extensive recruitment drive, University of Bristol’s Law Clinic received over 220 applications for just 35 spaces. Student Director, Nick Roper, discusses the process and why places are in such high demand.
Alumni Dinner: 'Reigniting the Passion'9 November 2015Under the banner 'Reigniting the Passion' and in the presence of distinguished guest the Chancellor, Baroness Hale, law graduates stretching from the 1960s to the present day, together with current Law School staff and student representatives met for a convivial, sell-out, dinner at the Athenaeum Club, London on Thursday 5 November.
Law School's Mooting Launch Night and Training27 October 2015The Law School’s Mooting Competition Sponsored by Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) begins with Exhibition Moot Event and Training Session
“The Economic Constitution” receives prestigious accolade as Inner Temple Main Book Prize runner up12 October 2015A book, written by Tony Prosser, Professor of Public Law at the University of Bristol Law School, has been announced as runner up in the Inner Temple Main Book Prize 2015. The prize attracts entries from every part of the globe and is one of the highest honours to which that legal authors can aspire.
Opinion: Is shared ownership weak?9 October 2015Shared ownership week (5-11 October) offers a moment to celebrate innovation within social housing and reflect on what more needs to be achieved. David Cowan, Professor of Law and Policy at University of Bristol Law School, joins the debate.
Post-Graduate Environmental Law Symposium Announced8 October 2015The fourth Environmental Law Symposium, organised jointly by the University College London Faculty of Law and King’s College London Dickson Poon School of Law, has been announced. The symposium will be held on 25th February 2016 at King’s College London.
Conference on the Environmental Law and Policy Implications of Brexit8 October 2015With Britain facing a European Referendum in 2017, this all day conference considers the implications of Brexit on UK Environmental policy, so much of which currently derives from the European Union and will ask what agencies, regulators and regulated industries are doing to prepare.
STUDENT NEWS: Dedicated to Employability1 October 2015Our reputation is your reputation. Reputation opens doors and helps you stand out from the crowd. We work hard to deliver a first class education and have a successful and dedicated Alumni as a result. Clair Gammage, Director of Employability, discusses how students past and present are helping improve your career prospects.
Q&A: Welcoming Michael Ford QC1 October 2015A renowned employment barrister, a one time member of the GB international cycling team, and a legal champion for workers’ rights, why has Michael Ford QC returned to academic life?
