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UCL Faculty of Laws @laws.ucl.ac.uk · Jun 12
We’re delighted to share that UCL Laws has been ranked #2 in the UK for studying law by the Complete University Guide Subject League Tables 2026 – a position it has maintained for the second year in a row. ⭐
🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/2s5rf85h
An infographic featuring the UCL Laws logo and the following text: Ranked 2nd in the UK for studying law (Complete University Guide Subject League Tables 2026) Overall score: 100% Graduate prospects: 93% Research quality: 91% The infographic also includes an illustration of a yellow, red and orange star.
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📰 📺 🎙️ UCL Laws in the media 🎙️ 📺 📰
Our academic experts have been making an impact across media platforms.
➡️ Read the media mentions and highlights from November www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/news/uc...
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UCL Laws in the media: November 2025
A monthly round-up of media mentions and appearances from the UCL Laws community.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Preorder now | contributions include chapters by @vmantouvalou.bsky.social, @nunazekic.bsky.social, @joeatkinson.bsky.social, @marthe.bsky.social

Co-edited by Jeevan Hariharan (@laws.ucl.ac.uk) and me (@uvalawschool.bsky.social)
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Digitally Monitored
This book explores the rights of individuals subjected to digital surveillance and monitoring through a range of legal and theoretical perspectives.As digitisat…
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December 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Last week, UCL’s Centre for Dispute Resolution was proud to host the Civil Mediation Council’s inaugural Academic Lecture, marking an important step in strengthening dialogue between academia and practice. ⚖️ 🏛️
Read the news story: www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/news/20...
December 19, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Are you interested in studying a Master of Laws (LLM) at UCL Faculty of Laws? Are you curious about the career opportunities a postgraduate degree in law can provide? Join us for:

⚖️ 𝗟𝗟𝗠 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
📅 Wednesday 28 January 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:00 pm (UK time)

Register now: tinyurl.com/43rf8exf
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December 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Warmest congratulations to Jack Beadsworth who successfully defended his PhD at @laws.ucl.ac.uk with two incredible examiners, @cbarnard.bsky.social & ACL Davies.

It was an absolute joy to be Jack's supervisor on 'Migrant Labour Law' with Nicola Countouris.

Congratulations again, Dr Beadsworth!
December 15, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Stay ahead in the rapidly evolving field of reinsurance law and practice with UCL Laws’ Executive Education course:

Reinsurance Law
📅 22 & 23 June 2026 (2 days)
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👤 Dr Franziska Arnold-Dwyer

✨ Early bird rates are available until 31 Dec – book now: www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/short-c...
December 16, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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We’re wishing all our students a restful winter break. ✨

Staying at UCL or heading home? Make sure to check out the services and support available over the break. 📎https://www.ucl.ac.uk/students/support-and-wellbeing-services/about-us/closure-periods-2025-support-and-services

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December 12, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Congratulations to UCL Laws’ Dr Franziska Arnold-Dwyer who has received the 2025 Book Prize of the British Insurance Law Association (BILA) Charitable Trust for her book, 'Insurance, Climate Change and the Law'. ⚖️ 🌎
🔗 Read the news story: tinyurl.com/53mr4328
December 12, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Dr Alina Trapova has given evidence to the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee as part of their ongoing inquiry into copyright and AI. 💡 ©️
Dr Trapova shared her expertise in copyright law and its intersection with developments in AI.
🔗 Read the news story: tinyurl.com/57au6wxu
December 12, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Congratulations to Professor @vmantouvalou.bsky.social for being selected Runner Up at the @innertemple.org.uk Book Prize 2025, a major triennial competition for outstanding authorship. ⚖️ 📖
➡️ Read the news story: www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/news/pr...
Virginia Mantouvalou (right) is receiving an award from HRH The Princess Royal.
December 11, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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Initial expressions of interest should be sent to me at aggreen@cuhk.edu.hk by 9 January 2026, including a 250 word abstract and 150 bio.

Full papers will be due, after a selection process, no later than 30 June 2026. These should be no more than 10,000 words, including footnotes. ✍️✍️✍️
December 11, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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9. Legal realism in historical and comparative perspective(s).
10. Socio-legal studies and its connection(s) to comparative law.
11. The law of evidence in comparative perspective(s).

If any of this interests you, look below for submission details! 🕐
December 11, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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3. Law both about, and within, the Global South.
4. Law, empire, and imperialism.
5. Law as a global and transnational phenomenon.
6. 'Law in context' as method and methodology.
7. Legal and normative pluralism.
8. Legal pedagogy and teaching from a comparative perspective...
December 11, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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As a teacher and scholar, I knew William best @laws.ucl.ac.uk, where he taught me over a number of years. His interests were broad and his contributions various. In particular, we are looking for papers on (long 🧵):
1. Comparative law and comparative legal studies.
2. General jurisprudence...
December 11, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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🚨🚨 Call for papers!!! 🚨🚨
Together with @jenhendry.bsky.social, I am excited to ask for contributions to a special issue of the Journal of Comparative Law, dedicated to the legacy of the late and wonderful William Twining. Full details to follow:
December 11, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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By focusing on areas where cross-national collaboration can add distinct value, these projects aim to strengthen partnerships, advance shared understanding, and drive progress in responsible AI research. Explore the funded projects and collaborations: braiduk.org/uk-us-collab...
UK/US Collaborations
BRAID UK - UK/US Collaborations
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December 9, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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Funded by @ukri.org and delivered through the AHRC's BRAID programme, this £1.2M investment supports research on topics including:

▶️ AI’s impact on public media and discourse,
▶️ Law and regulation in relation to AI innovation, and
▶️ Resilience and sustainability in the AI ecosystem.
December 9, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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We’re excited to announce seven newly funded projects that will establish and strengthen collaborations between US and UK researchers exploring and addressing the ethical, legal, and societal implications of artificial intelligence (AI): braiduk.org/new-projects...
New projects to boost international collaboration in Responsible AI
Seven new projects will establish and strengthen collaborations between US and UK researchers in research that will address the ethical, legal and societal implications of artificial intellig
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December 9, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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UCL Laws' Professor Ioannis Lianos has received an AHRC @ukri.org @braiduk.bsky.social award for a new cross-national collaborative project that will advance research into responsible #AI. 🖥️ ⚖️
🔗 Read the news story, featuring project insights from Professor Lianos: www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/news/io...
December 10, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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🎙️ Listen to UCL Laws’ Philippe Sands KC’s latest podcast serialisation, The Arrest – a BBC Radio 4 investigative history of the frantic final days of the international struggle to apprehend Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - The History Podcast, The Arrest, 1. The Lawyer
The frantic final days of a long legal battle to apprehend a notorious dictator.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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🚀 Just launched! UCL's Grand Challenge of Justice & Equality Impact Report

Celebrating the work of researchers & partners from UCL & beyond to address inequality in all its forms, locally, nationally & globally.

🔗 Find out more & read the report: https://bit.ly/3Ma61e9
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December 3, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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Congratulations to Philip Schofield! His #OpenAccess book Essays on Logic, Ethics, and Universal Grammar published today. Read and download free at: bit.ly/3K1HSWt #Philosophy #Law #Bentham @transcribe-bentham.bsky.social @laws.ucl.ac.uk
Essays on Logic, Ethics, and Universal Grammar
This new volume of Bentham’s philosophical writings deals with his most fundamental ideas concerning logic, language, ethics, and grammar. It includes four major essays written between 1814 and 1816, ...
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December 1, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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UCL Laws & COMBAR are offering the Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship 2026–27 for UK-domiciled students of Black or mixed Black heritage applying to the LLM (Sept 2026).

Includes:
• Full fees
• £25k living costs
• Barrister mentor

Find out more: www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/study/m...

#AccessToLaw
UCL Laws' Moot Court at Bentham House: a courtroom with wooden panelling, red leather seats arranged in curved rows, and windows with decorative grilles on the far wall.
December 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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📰 📺 🎙️ UCL Laws in the media 🎙️ 📺 📰

A new monthly round-up of media mentions and appearances from the UCL Laws community.

➡️ Read the highlights from October www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/news/uc...

#UCLLaws #UCLLawsInTheMedia #LegalInsight #LegalTheory
November 28, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Stay ahead in the legal tech revolution with UCL Laws’ Executive Education course:

AI for Lawyers: Technological Understanding for Compliance and Litigation ⚖️ 🤖
📅 1–4 June 2026 (4 days) | 📍 UCL Laws
👤 Professor @michae.lv

✨ Early bird rates until 30 Nov – book now: tinyurl.com/4h2pz8ce
The slide says: “This has been the most informative and empowering course I’ve been on as a qualified lawyer... I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to get a better grasp of how AI really works and what you should be thinking about.” Christian, Legal Counsel. A UCL Laws logo appears on the footer of the slide alongside the following text: Executive Education; AI for Lawyers: Technological Understanding for Compliance and Litigation; Summer 2026 | In person.
November 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM