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Join the Centre of European Law later this month for a talk examining how the EU and the US differ in regulating transnational subsidies, and the various approaches to international law across the Atlantic.

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November 13, 2025 at 12:12 PM
📢 Calling all Law alumni!

Don't miss our upcoming alumni reception later this month to reconnect with friends and find out the latest Law School updates from Dr Michael Meissner.

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November 12, 2025 at 11:50 AM
As COP30 takes off in Brazil, new research co-authored by Professor Megan Bowman and Tom Tayler examines the role of law and regulation for the financial implementation of the Paris Agreement objectives.

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New research shows we need a 'trust transition' to facilitate net zero and green finance | King's College London
Ahead of COP30, new research focuses on the role of law and regulation for the financial implementation of Paris Agreement objectives.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM
How do you gain a strategic edge in a global legal career?

For Amedeo Marchelli, the answer lies in continuous learning and postgraduate study. He shares how postgraduate study at King’s has strengthened his expertise and advanced his career ambitions ⬇️
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November 10, 2025 at 11:15 AM
All Law alumni are invited to our annual end-of-year reception on 13 November.

We can't wait to welcome you. Register to secure your place ⬇️
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November 6, 2025 at 2:42 PM
👏 Congratulations to our team at King’s Legal Clinic on being shortlisted for the Best Contribution by a Pro Bono Clinic award at this year’s LawWorks Pro Bono Awards. We wish them the best for next month’s award ceremony.

Read the official announcement ⬇️


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November 6, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Why is arbitration not often considered as the preferred way to resolve disputes in the finance sector? Is the sector missing a trick? This lecture will explore these questions.

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Can arbitration crack finance? | King's College London
Join us for the lecture to be given by James Freeman: Can arbitration crack finance?
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November 5, 2025 at 10:39 AM
On 25 November, the Yeoh Tiong Lay Centre for Politics, Philosophy and Law will host Professor Alon Harel from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem to discuss the role of judges in addressing unjust laws and their authority to align legal norms with justice.

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Beyond Interpretation Judicial Authority in the Face of Unjust Norms | King's College London
The YTL Centre is delighted to welcome Professor Alon Harel from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem to discuss the role of judges in confronting flagrantly unjust laws and the idea that judges, as co-...
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November 4, 2025 at 10:59 AM
📢 Calling all Law alumni in Munich!

Don't miss our upcoming alumni reception later this month to reconnect with friends and find out the latest Law School updates from Dr Michael Meissner.

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November 3, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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📢 Deadline approaching!

Our Navigating International Financial Regulation and Compliance short course is designed to give you the confidence and expertise to manage financial services and provide legal counsel on financial regulation.

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October 28, 2025 at 12:18 PM
🗓️ Mark your calendar – it's 2 weeks to our Alumni Reception!

If you are a Law alumnus, you are invited to our annual end-of-year reception on 13 November.

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October 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The Data Empowerment Clinic has officially launched!

The Centre for Data Futures has launched the Data Empowerment Clinic, the first educational initiative of its kind dedicated to advancing grassroots data empowerment movements worldwide.

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New Data Empowerment Clinic launches to tackle 'missing profession' of the 21st Century | King's College London
The first dedicated educational infrastructure of its kind, the Clinic will support grassroots data empowerment movements globally and enable students to gain hands-on experience in data empowerment p...
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October 28, 2025 at 4:27 PM
📢 Deadline approaching!

Our Navigating International Financial Regulation and Compliance short course is designed to give you the confidence and expertise to manage financial services and provide legal counsel on financial regulation.

Register ⬇️
www.kcl.ac.uk/professional...
October 28, 2025 at 12:18 PM
The Centre for Climate Law & Governance and Legal Voices for the Future are helping aspiring lawyers enhance their skills for careers in sustainability and climate law.

See how the Centre is preparing the next generation to tackle climate challenges ⬇️
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Aspiring lawyers must be equipped with the skills they need to address…
With the climate crisis impacting every aspect of society, the need for aspiring and junior lawyers to feel empowered to address these issues in their careers has never been greater. The Centre…
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October 27, 2025 at 11:07 AM
We are delighted to invite Will Kymlicka, Professor and Canada Research Chair in Political Philosophy at Queen's University to deliver the Society for Applied Philosophy Annual Lecture 2025.

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Society for Applied Philosophy Annual Lecture 2025 | King's College London
Society as a Common Possession: Membership and Solidarity in Diverse Societies, Professor Will Kymlicka (Queen's University).
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October 24, 2025 at 1:44 PM
⚖️ How can lawyers’ ethical choices impact global financial markets?

Dr Trevor Clark explores this question in his latest research and book, Financial Markets and the Ethics of Legal Practice.

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Connecting systemic risks and international legal practice
Reducing the societal risk posed by the ethical misconduct of lawyers is currently a high priority item for legal profession regulators, and consequently, the legal profession itself. This…
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October 24, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Dr Andi Hoxhaj OBE (@andihoxhaj.bsky.social) hosted a high-level panel at @chathamhouse.org bringing together Prime Ministers from the Western Balkans to discuss the future of EU–Western Balkans relations ahead of this year's Berlin Process Summit.

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King's academic brings together Western Balkan Prime Ministers and UK Minister to discuss future bilateral relations and security threats | King's College London
A panel of experts, including the Prime Ministers of Albania and Montenegro, as well as the UK’s Minister for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories, was brought together to explore the state ...
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October 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Professor Dan Hunter will join King’s Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Shitij Kapur, and a panel of world-renowned academics to share their perspectives on the future of higher education.

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October 22, 2025 at 1:47 PM
We loved reconnecting with our alumni earlier this month at our reunion for Law graduates from years ending in 0 and 5. The energy in the room was incredible.

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Law Alumni Reunion: Graduating Years Ending in 0 and 5
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October 22, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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“This is not just a policy failure, it’s a legal and moral one"

@kcllaw.bsky.social's Jo Underwood spoke to @insidehousing.bsky.social about their new report, which our researchers contributed to, on cuts to frontline support for homelessness.

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Council cuts to walk-in homelessness services in London driving people to hospitals, report finds
People experiencing homelessness in London are increasingly turning to hospitals for help due to the limited number of councils offering walk-in services, research has found.
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October 20, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Join us at the "Prisoners of Our Own Device" talk where Professor Luca Rubini and a team of experts will explore the different shapes international law can take.

🗓 26 November
📍 Somerset House East Wing
🎟 Free drinks reception to follow!

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Prisoners of Our Own Device | King's College London
Exploring the different shapers international law can take in a topical example of trade relations.
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October 21, 2025 at 11:16 AM
As new technologies emerge, there’s a higher demand than ever for legal professionals who can navigate their complex regulatory challenges.

Our Digital Law LLM is designed to help you address this skill in a rapidly evolving field. Programme Director John Zerilli's overview ⬇️
October 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
We’re delighted to invite alumni to our annual end-of-year reception on 13 November. Join us as we celebrate the Law School’s successes and welcome our newest graduates to the @kclalumni.bsky.social community.

Be sure to register early to secure your place! ⬇️
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October 17, 2025 at 10:51 AM
We’re counting down to the launch of the Data Empowerment Clinic on 23 October!

We caught up with Suha Mohamed, Innovation Director at @centre4datafutures.bsky.social, to talk about the inspiration behind the Clinic and what’s ahead in its first year.

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Launching the Data Empowerment Clinic
Ahead of the official launch of the Data Empowerment Clinic on 23 October, we spoke to Suha Mohamed, Innovation Director Centre for Data Futures about the Clinic and the plans for its first…
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October 17, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Ahead of Anti-Slavery Day, Lodovica Raparelli discusses her work in legal design and explores how democratic, accessible laws can help victims and survivors of modern slavery better understand their rights.

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Lodovica Raparelli reflects on the intersection of modern slavery and legal design
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October 16, 2025 at 8:58 AM