Warwick Law School News
Warwick Law School News
The latest updates from our department
Foreign Minister Lavrov commends the Open Balkans project - expert comment
Western Balkans expert Dr Andi HoxhajLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window of Warwick Law SchoolLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window comments:-
"On Monday 6th June Russia’s foreign minister Sergey Lavrov planned to visit Serbia to sign a new three year gas agreement provided by the Russian energy company Gazprom. Under the agreement Serbia would pay approximately $400 per 1,000 cubic meters of Russian natural gas — almost four times less than other European countries pay."
Dr Ming-Sung Kuo cited by the Supreme Court of Canada
Dr Ming-Sung Kuo's 2019 paper ‘Between Choice and Tradition: Rethinking Remedial Grace Periods and Unconstitutionality Management in a Comparative Light’ was cited by the Suprme Court of Cananda in R. v. Albashir ([2021] SCC 48). Congratulations Ming-Sung.
New Alumni Blog: Applying for US Law Firm Training Contracts
Animan Sharma, who studied on our Law 3 year LLB degree from 2018-2021, has written our latest Warwick Law Careers Blog, ‘Applying for US Law Firm Training Contracts: A Marathon not a Sprint!’ Animan, who secured a training contract at White and Case, writes about his experience and how he prepared for and navigated the recruitment and selection process.
Dr Jane Bryan featured on BBC Sounds
Warwick Law School’s Dr Jane Bryan was featured on BBC Sounds this week (Monday 30th May) discussing the Say My Name Project and the negative impacts routine mispronunciation and name avoidance can have on an individual’s feeling of belonging and visibility.
THE WAY AHEAD happens faster when different perspectives join forces
In a world of growing complexity and interconnectivity, interdisciplinarity is an approach that brings together multiple disciplines to challenge how we understand some of the most pressing issues around us and to deliver real world impact. Professor Jackie Hodgson explains.
New Alumni Blog: What is it like to be a Trainee at the European Parliament?
Evgenia Chamilou, who studied on our Law 3 year LLB degree from 2017-2020, has written a post for our Law Careers Blog about her experience working as a trainee with the EU since graduating from Warwick.
Alumnus recommended as Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court
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Warwick Law School alumnus, Justice Sambhaji Shiwaji Shinde who studied on our LLM has been recommended as the next Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court.
Alumnus writes for Lacuna Magazine
M Sanjeeb Hossain, who studied at Warwick Law School for his PhD has published an article this month for our Lacuna magazine titled: 'Bhasan Char: Prison Island or paradise? Are Rohingya refugees being denied their right to freedom of movement?'
Dr Rajnaara Akhtar featured on ITV News
Warwick Law School’s Dr Rajnaara Akhtar was featured on ITV Central News yesterday (Wednesday 11th May) discussing current English wedding law and whether it is fit for purpose in our modern multi-cultural society.
Warwick Law School ranked equal 8th in the UK* in latest REF Result
*According to Times Higher Education
Warwick Law School is delighted to announce that it has been ranked equal 8th overall in the UK and equal 6th amongst the Russell Group universities that were assessed in the latest Research Excellence Framework 2021 (REF).
Warwick Law School welcomes Dr Maryna Utkina
Warwick Law School has successfully sponsored a Fernandes Fellowship devoted to funding early career researchers from Europe. We are delighted that Dr Maryna Utkina has now joined us at Warwick from the Ukraine and will be with us until the end of this calendar year.
Warwick Law School makes WATE Shortlist
The 2022 shortlist for the Warwick Awards for Teaching Excellence (WATE) have been released and Warwick Law School has two nominations. With more than 115 excellent educators, teams, and communities to choose from, the WATE judging panels deliberated long and hard to identify those going through to the next round. Dr Jane Bryan has been nominated for the Social Sciences Faculty award and PhD student Cherisse Francis has been nominated for a Postgraduates who Teach award. Congratulations and best of luck to both of them. The winners will be announced on 27 June 2022.