Warwick Law School News
Warwick Law School News
The latest updates from our department
Warwick Alumnus honoured by the President of Zambia
Warwick alumnus (and former staff member) Professor Kenneth K. Mwenda was conferred upon the prestigious Presidential Insignia of Meritorious Achievement (PIMA) by the President of the Republic of Zambia, H.E. President Edgar C. Lungu.
LLM Alumna becomes second ever woman to Chair Bar Council
Warwick LLM alumna Maura McNally SC has been elected Chair of the Council of The Bar of Ireland, the second-ever female head of the body that represents the bulk of the State’s barristers.
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Warwick Law Alumnus appointed as new Attorney-General of Malawi
Former Warwick Law School student Dr Chikosa Silungwe was appointed by Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera as the new Attorney-General of Malawi last month. When asked about his new role, Chikosa shared, “it's a huge responsibility reposed in me to serve the people of Malawi.”
Warwick Grads to get 20% discount to study an LLM
The University of Warwick is offering all Warwick alumni a 10% discount on their fees if they choose to study another degree with us.
The Law School is offering to top this up to 20% for Warwick graduates to study on our LLM programmes.
Warwick Law Alumna shares post on US-China Row
Beelam Ramzan who studied on our LLM in International Economic Law has written a post for The News International.
Law graduate secures prestigious scholarship to study at Oxford
June Ong who graduated from our three year LLB programme in June 2019 has been awarded the Rhodes scholarship as a representative of Malaysia for her studies on the (Bachelor of Civil Law) BCL course, followed by an MPhil in Law. She will be a member of Lady Margaret Hall.
Warwick Alumnus appointed Queen’s Counsel
Gurdeep Garcha, who read Law at Warwick from October 1992 to June 1995 was informed on the 15 January 2020 that Her Majesty the Queen had approved the Lord Chancellor’s recommendation that he be appointed Queen’s Counsel. Gurdeep will be formally be sworn in as silk at the Palace of Westminster on the 16 March 2020.
Law alumnus' independent review published by CQC
Former LLB student David Noble, who studied at Warwick Law School from 1973-1976, was commissioned by the Care Quality Commission to undertake an independent review into their regulation of Whorlton Hall Hospital in 2015-16 following the exposé on Panorama in May last year.
Warwick alumnus leads case at the ICJ on Genocide
Gambian Justice Minister Abubacarr Tambadou's actions brought Aung San Suu Kyi to The Hague to deny that her country's military was committing a genocide.
Warwick Law School Top Performers
Each year, we present the students who achieved the best overall result in their class with a certificate and a small prize. The presentations took place at our graduation reception following on from the ceremony.
Inaugural recipient of Dwijen Rangnekar Award announced
The Law School is proud to announce that Arvind Narrain, former postgraduate law student at the University of Warwick has been named as the inaugural recipient of our Dwijen Rangnekar award for contributions to social justice.
Law students showcase their research
The University of Warwick held its annual Undergraduate Research Support Scheme (URSS) Showcase earlier this month on the 13 November 2019 in the Chancellors Suite. Two of our current law students, Alexander Reay and Natalie Payne, were invited along to celebrate their achievements, exhibit their work and share their research and experience.