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⚖️ News and events from The Dickson Poon School of Law | Global Law School in the heart of Legal London | King's College London | https://www.kcl.ac.uk/law
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🗓️ You are invited to a panel discussion on current and future trends in how legal services users are responding to, and utilising new technologies.

Expect practical insights on how AI is reshaping opportunities across the legal sector.

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The Future of Legal Practice: How is AI driving new markets and reshaping opportunities in the legal sector? | King's College London
A panel discussion regarding the impact of AI
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January 29, 2026 at 11:36 AM
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King's has ranked 7th in the third edition of the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2026 🎉

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January 28, 2026 at 11:58 AM
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Our AI and Tech in Law campaign spotlights the expertise of our academics shaping the future at the intersection of AI, technology, and law.

Professor Dan Hunter, Professor Sylvie Delacroix, Professor Christoph Kletzer, and Cari Hyde-Vaamonde share insights into their work.
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Artificial Intelligence and Technology in Law
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January 28, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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How do lawyers shape the global financial market, and what happens when ethics are called into question?

In this episode of Research in Action, Helen Wright speaks with Dr Trevor Clark about systemic risk, leveraged finance and the hidden influence of international law firms on financial stability.
January 27, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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Camilo Gutierrez Vivas is currently studying our International Corporate and Commercial Law LLM from Columbia.

He shares the impact that a degree with @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social has had on his working life, leading to new opportunities and progression. Watch⬇️
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Camilo- International Corporate and Commercial Law LLM
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January 26, 2026 at 12:34 PM
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📢 Join us for Professor Oana Stefan's Inaugural Lecture on the topic, “What About Love? An Eros–Philia–Agape Framework to Explore EU Integration through Law.”

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Inaugural Lecture with Professor Oana Stefan | King's College London
The Dickson Poon School of Law is proud to present our Inaugural Lecture Series.
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January 26, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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In our latest episode of Research in Action, Helen Wright speaks with Professor Prabha Kotiswaran and the team behind the EU-funded project The Laws of Social Reproduction, about how the law governs women’s paid and unpaid labour in India.

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New Episode. Research in Action. Rethinking the Laws of Social Reproduction.
January 23, 2026 at 11:22 AM
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You are invited to a film screening!

Join us for the screening of Working Girls, a vibrant and thought-provoking journey into the often unseen world of women’s labour across India.

Reserve your spot ⬇️
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Screening of ‘Working Girls’ by Paromita Vohra | King's College London
The London premiere of 'Working Girl's' with Director Q&A
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January 22, 2026 at 10:18 AM
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🎉 Fantastic news!

Three projects led by our colleagues have won the King’s Engaged Research Awards. Congratulations to Jo Underwood, Leslie-Anne DUVIC-PAOLI and Shaila Pal on winning awards for their projects.

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Winners announced for the 2026 King's Engaged Research Awards | King's College London
Staff, students and community partners have celebrated public and community engagement at the King’s Engaged Research Awards ceremony.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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🎓 Huge congratulations to our students who recently graduated.

We’re thrilled to celebrate this incredible milestone with you and wish you every success as you begin the next chapter of your journey.

Welcome to the @KCLalumni community!
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January 21, 2026 at 9:56 AM
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🎧 What counts as ‘work’ and who decides what it’s worth?

In our latest episode of Research in Action, Helen Wright speaks with Professor Prabha Kotiswaran and the team behind the EU-funded project The Laws of Social Reproduction, about how the law governs women’s paid and unpaid labour in India.
January 20, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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📢 Welcome to Research in Action, our new podcast series exploring ideas that shape law, policy and research.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify ⬇️
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🎙️ Available on all major podcast platforms ⬇️
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New Episode. Research in Action. With Professor Emilie Cloatre and Professor Martyn Pickersgill
January 16, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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🗓️ Mark your calendar for the Public Law and the Planet Conference, taking place on 3 March!

Co-sponsored by King's Legal Clinic and the Centre for Climate Law and Governance, alongside the Public Law Project (@publiclawproject.bsky.social) and Landmark Chambers (@landmarkch.bsky.social).
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January 15, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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📢 We are pleased to announce the launch of a new series, Regulation in the Climate Era, by the Centre for Climate Law and Governance.
January 15, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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The LLM Scholarship from the Yeoh Tiong Lay Centre of Politics, Philosophy and Law is still open for applications.

Apply now or share this with someone in your network who might benefit from the opportunity ⬇️
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Yeoh Tiong Lay Scholarship 2026-27. A full tuition fee waiver and stipend. Available to a student domiciled in Malaysia. For postgraduate study (LLM). Application closing date: 09 March 2026.
January 14, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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🎧 We are pleased to announce the launch of our brand-new podcast series, Research in Action!

🎧 Listen now on Spotify ⬇️
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Available on all major podcast platforms ⬇️
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January 13, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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Last term, the President of the Court of Justice of the European Union, Koen Lenaerts, explored the role of democracy in the EU at the Centre of European Law’s 51st Annual Lecture.
A group photo of some people who attended President Koen Lenaert's annual lecture at King's with smiles on their faces.
January 13, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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Join us for the Law, Leadership and Legacy lecture with I. Stephanie Boyce FKC, as she reflects on her journey to becoming a nationally recognised leader in law, governance and public service, and the lessons that shaped her leadership along the way.

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Law, Leadership and Legacy | King's College London
A lecture by I. Stephanie Boyce reflecting on her personal journey.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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🎉 Big news from the Law School

Five projects led by our colleagues have been shortlisted for the King’s Engaged Research Awards, celebrating research that creates public impact and community engagement.
January 9, 2026 at 12:14 PM
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Congratulations to I. Stephanie Boyce (LLM Public Law & Global Governance, 2010) on being appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in The King’s New Year Honours.

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Colleagues recognised in New Year Honours List 2026 | King's College London
Several members of the King's community have received honours from King Charles III.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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Professor Prabha Kotiswaran was recently on BBC Women’s Hour to discuss wages for housework and domestic labour in India, where an estimated 118 million women across 12 states are now receiving unconditional cash transfers from the government.

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Woman's Hour - Weekend Woman's Hour: Maternity care review, Weight loss drugs and exercise, Wages for housework - BBC Sounds
We discuss the latest review into maternity care in England.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Great news! A new LLM Scholarship is now available from the Yeoh Tiong Lay Centre of Politics, Philosophy and Law.

Learn more ⬇️
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Yeoh Tiong Lay Scholarship 2026-27. A full tuition fee waiver and stipend. Available to a student domiciled in Malaysia. For postgraduate study (LLM). Application closing date: 09 March 2026.
December 19, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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Dr Andi Hoxhaj (@andihoxhaj.bsky.social) recently spoke at the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption in Doha, Qatar, sharing his expertise on the use of artificial intelligence in anti-corruption efforts in Europe.

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Dr Andi Hoxhaj speaking at a podium.
December 18, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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The Centre of European Law hosted its 51st Annual Lecture where Koen Lenaerts, President of @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social explored the role of democracy in the EU.

The Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence on Next Generation EU–UK Relations partnered in delivering the lecture.
President Koen Lenaerts speaking to the audience. Participants interacting. President Koen Lenaerts in a group photo with students. They all have smiles on their faces. President Koen Lenaerts addressing the audience. There are banners of the Centre of European Law and the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence on next Generation EU-UK Relations 2024-29 on the stage next to him.
December 8, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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Dr Michael Meissner recently met with our alumni in Munich. Wonderful to see our Law alumni community coming together in different corners of the world!

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December 5, 2025 at 12:07 PM