Warwick Law School has recently welcomed a new Associate Professor to our team.

Dr Christine Schwöbel-Patel joins us from the University of Liverpool where she worked as a senior lecturer. She worked there for seven years, what she describes as “sufficient time to learn that scouse is a tasty stew and to become fond of the terminology ‘made up’ for being pleased about something.”

Dr Schwöbel-Patel has previously worked at the University of Leiden and King’s College London, where she completed her PhD. She brings with her expertise in international law, global constitutionalism, global governance and critical pedagogy. We spoke with Christine to find out a little more…

What will you be doing at Warwick?

During the first term, I will be teaching Modern English Legal Systems (MELS). It’s nice that I got to start off at the same time as the new cohort of first year students. I am also hoping to do some international law teaching in the future, as this is my area of expertise.

What are your research interests?

I research mainly on international law. I adopt a critical approach, drawing out biases and blind spots through a political economy and aesthetics critique. I enjoy working across disciplines and collaborating with designers, artists, journalists, and documentary-makers. My proudest collaboration is with the cartoonist and activist Kate Evans, who I think is amazing.

Why did you want to study law?

I was in it for the social justice aspects, and I am still searching for them in the law.

University can be very stressful, what do you do to unwind?

I have two small kids, aged 3 and 5, who keep me on my toes. To relax I practice yoga and have recently discovered the joys (and tribulations) of barre classes. I love reading crime fiction and listening to radio plays, and occasionally I dust off my flute.

Vanessa Munro, Head of Warwick Law School commented, “The School is delighted to be able to welcome Christine. She has an impressive profile of publications, specialising in the areas of International and International Criminal Law. Her work engages in innovative ways with methodologies and theoretical frames drawn from a range of disciplines, including marketing and political theory. She is a dynamic and engaging scholar who will, I am sure, bring a great deal of value, enthusiasm and commitment to the Warwick Law School community.”

Christine is currently completing a book titled 'Marketing Global Justice' which is a critique of the neoliberal structures of global justice projects and will be published next year.

Good luck in your first term Christine, we are thrilled to have you with us.

Find out more about Christine’s research.