Researchers join forces with families to make sure loved ones have better mental health support
Hannah has been fighting for more than 15 years to help ensure her son receives the mental health care and help he needs.
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CCLAS Director, Clare Torrible, has been published in Policing: An International Journal
The Centre for Crime, Law, and Society is pleased to share that a new article by its Director, Clare Torrible, has been published in Policing: An International Journal.
Professor Catherine Kelly elected as Governor to International Association of Law Schools
Professor Catherine Kelly, Head of the University of Bristol Law School, has been appointed to the Board of Governors of the International Association of Law Schools (IALS), a collaborative learned society dedicated to serving the worldwide legal education community.
University of Bristol Law School rises in World University Rankings by Subject
The University of Bristol has risen to 68th place in The Times Higher Education (THE) World Reputation Rankings 2025, with the Law School leaping to 60th place in the THE World University Rankings by Subject 2025.
New research by Prof Emma Hitchings exposes low public understanding of how finances are split on divorce
A national report has uncovered for the first time just how little people in England and Wales know about what the law says when it comes to dividing finances and property on divorce – including divorcees themselves.
Inspiring graduate was first in her family to go to school
A woman who was the first person in her family to go to school has graduated with a master’s in human rights law from the University of Bristol.
A year in legal research: 2024 in review
As we launch into the new year, we look back at some of the national and global issues the Law School's experts were tackling in 2024. The past year saw our academics being appointed to expert advisory positions, presenting at the UK Supreme Court and international courts, creating policy briefs for better health, hosting international conferences and launching new centres of research excellence.
Law School signs Memorandum of Understanding with Cardozo School of Law
The University of Bristol Law School is delighted to have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Cardozo School of Law in New York.
Law School hosts 115th conference of the Society of Legal Scholars
The Law School was delighted to host the 115th conference of the Society of Legal Scholars (SLS), held at the University of Bristol on 3-5 September 2024. The conference welcomed an international audience of over 460 delegates.
Publication: ‘Children’s Rights, ‘Foreign Fighters’, Counter-Terrorism’ by Professor Devyani Prabhat
A new book co-authored by Professor Devyani Prabhat, published by Edward Elgar Publishing, September 2024, examines issues of nationality rights and statelessness, emphasising the vulnerability of children in situations of war, conflict and radicalisation.