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University of Leeds - School of Law@lawatleeds· 1d

In July, the School of Law welcomed a group of UK and international scholars for the workshop “Authoritarianism and the Rule of Law: A UK Perspective” hosted by the Legal Professions Research Group. Read more about this important event below 👇 tinyurl.com/4nw46tw7

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University of Leeds - School of Law@lawatleeds· 3d

Professor Hilary Sommerlad convened a sub-group and presented at the International Working Group on the Legal Profession 2026. The theme was "what it means to be a lawyer in an era marked by global crises, shifting societal expectations and rapid technological change". More 👇 tinyurl.com/y97vndxb

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University of Leeds - School of Law@lawatleeds· 3d

Alex Batesmith was invited to the @gvagrad.bsky.social to participate in an invite-only workshop for the Emotions in International Law project. It explored the role and function of emotions across different areas of international law. Read more about this workshop below 👇 tinyurl.com/ufc963s4

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University of Leeds - School of Law@lawatleeds· 14d

🎉 Congratulations to Dr Virág Blazsek @cblpleeds.bsky.social, who has been appointed to the list of arbitrators of the Common Court of Justice and Arbitration of OHADA, and to the Insolvency Scholars Forum of the Insolvency Law Academy. Read more about these appointments 👇 tinyurl.com/48cckex6

Background photo of Dr Virág Blazsek. #News flare. Text reads: The School of Law is
delighted to congratulate
Associate Professor Virág Blazsek
on two important appointments.'

University of Leeds - School of Law@lawatleeds· 15d

A new report has been co-edited by Prof Dan Birks: 'Intelligent and informed delivery to support every child to succeed’. It warns that children are being exposed to avoidable harm because services do not share and link the information they already hold.👇 tinyurl.com/4ehvtptv @vp-centre.bsky.social

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University of Leeds - School of Law@lawatleeds· 17d

The newly published ‘Open Access International Human Rights Law,’ is the culmination of a huge, award-winning collaboration between academics, post-graduate researchers, LLM and undergraduate students at the School of Law. The book is accessible to all and free of charge. 👇 tinyurl.com/4rbpuvhz

Background of the Open Access International Human Rights Law book. 'Edited by Stuart Wallace and Clare James'. #News flare. Text reads: 'Award-winning Open access International Human Rights Law textbook has been published!'

University of Leeds - School of Law@lawatleeds· 22d

🤖 Professor @subhajitbasu.bsky.social has advised Parliament on the growing use of Facial Age Estimation (FAE) technology. He highlights key questions around accuracy, bias, privacy, safeguarding and accountability, especially in FAE's use in areas like immigration. Read more👇 tinyurl.com/45v7jxb4

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University of Leeds - School of Law@lawatleeds· 24d

🤝 As the University of Leeds brings together the Faculties of Social Sciences and Environment, a new grant has been announced to support ten Social Science-led projects. 🚗 Prof @jpinasanchez.eurosky.social has been awarded this faculty funding for his Cars & Crime Project 👇 tinyurl.com/ab5cwxkk

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Cars & Crime Project.'

University of Leeds - School of Law@lawatleeds· 27d

🎉The @britishacademy.bsky.social has elected Prof @adamcrawford.bsky.social to its prestigious Fellowship. He has been elected as an 'Interstitial' Fellow, which straddles 2 of the Academy's disciplinary sections: Law; and Sociology, Demography, and Social Statistics. Read more👇 tinyurl.com/ufphjs7w

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University of Leeds - School of Law@lawatleeds· Jul 13

🥇Dr Eun Hye Kim wins the Academic Society of Competition Law (ASCOLA) Best Junior Paper Award 2026! 🎉Huge congratulations to Dr Kim on this important prize. 🔗Read more for the jury's comments on her paper👇 tinyurl.com/dhawafhw @cblpleeds.bsky.social

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University of Leeds - School of Law@lawatleeds· Jul 9

In June, @cblpleeds.bsky.social hosted the 5th Conference on Financial Law and Regulation, bringing together academics, regulators, policymakers, practitioners and postgraduate researchers from across the United Kingdom and a large number of other jurisdictions. Read more👇 tinyurl.com/2v25sna9

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University of Leeds - School of Law@lawatleeds· Jul 8

🚗Lowering traffic on urban streets can cut vandalism, burglary and violence, according to Professor @jpinasanchez.eurosky.social and Dr Toby Davies. Levels of street crime go up if motor traffic increases – and there is a corresponding drop if traffic levels fall. 🔗 Read more 👇 tinyurl.com/k3dyhv58

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University of Leeds - School of Law@lawatleeds· Jul 3

Prof @iliastrispiotis.bsky.social collaborated with @galopuk.bsky.social and @stonewalluk.bsky.social to produce a report on the forms and harms of conversion practices in the UK. It's been cited in support of draft legislation to ban conversion practices in England and Wales.👇 tinyurl.com/3bmywbcv

Smiling photo of Prof Trispiotis. #News flare. Text reads: 'Research by Professor Ilias Trispiotis, Galop and Stonewall has been cited by Equalities Minister Olivia Bailey MP in support of draft legislation to ban conversion practices in England and Wales.'

University of Leeds - School of Law@lawatleeds· Jun 18

🎟️For this year's #RefugeeWeek, @lsjleeds.bsky.social hosted an event at Hyde Park Picture House. 🩺Three short films were shown, featuring conversations around the graphic novel 'Making it to the Registers', followed by a lively Q&A. 🔗Learn more👇 tinyurl.com/42mn2ewr

Dr Saksena, Mr Enah and Professor Jacob stand outside Hyde Park Picture House. They are smiling and Mr Enah is holding the graphic novel.

A shot of the screen. It features a pair of hands holding the graphic novel against a wooden background.

A view of the panel. Associate Professor Moosavian speaks, whilst Professor Jacob, Dr Saksena and Mr Enah look ahead.

Dr Saksena, Mr Enah and Professor Jacob stand on the steps inside Hyde Park Picture House. Mr Enah holds the graphic novel. They are on a red carpet, and behind them are plants and a stained glass window.

University of Leeds - School of Law@lawatleeds· May 15

🎲From co-founding the LEGEND network to pioneering research on tabletop Role-Playing Games in the law classroom, Dr Montagu-Cairns' work is reshaping how students develop ethical reasoning, collaboration, and real-world problem‑solving skills. Read more👇 tinyurl.com/bddf4f2b

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“Game-based learning isn't just adding 'fun', but supporting extremely sophisticated forms of learning, including ethical reasoning, negotiation, collaboration, professional identity formation, and complex problem solving.” - Dr Montagu-Cairns

University of Leeds - School of Law@lawatleeds· May 11

Our @drlaurabainbridge.bsky.social led a campaign for #cuckooing to be included in the Crime and Policing Bill. It is now a standalone criminal offence, demonstrating how School of Law staff can have major influence on law and policy. Read more on this important story👇 tinyurl.com/5n7kbckh

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Cuckooing has become a standalone criminal offence in England and Wales, as the Crime and Policing Act 2026 has received Royal Assent.’

University of Leeds - School of Law@lawatleeds· Apr 30

🎓On Wednesday 22nd April, Postgraduate Researchers from the School of Law came together for an inspiring conference showcasing diverse, innovative work across all four research centres. 🔗Read more about this vibrant event 👇 tinyurl.com/3xd6z5hd

University of Leeds - School of Law@lawatleeds· Apr 24

We're delighted to be ranked 40th in the world for employability in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 in Law and Legal Studies🎓✨ This ranking reflects just how impressive our School's graduates are in the eyes of employers around the world.

University of Leeds - School of Law@lawatleeds· Apr 16

Dr Ilaria Zavoli and Dr Oriana Casasola's money laundering project concludes, with key insights for practice and policy. Read more about their key outputs, including a video, policy paper and network, and learn about their next steps 👇 tinyurl.com/4pssttfn

University of Leeds - School of Law@lawatleeds· Apr 13

Proud to be ranked 11th in the UK in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026! 🎓🎉 A testament to our outstanding teaching, research and academic community. Built on the excellence of our students, the expertise of our staff and the impact of our alumni. Thanks for being part of our story.

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University of Leeds - School of Law@lawatleeds· Apr 8

🎉 Shihao Xu has successfully defended his thesis! ⚽‘Conditional Autonomy in Global Football: Public Law Routes and the Transformation of FIFA’s Private Order’ 🎓In an interview with him we learn more about his journey to PhD success and look ahead to his next steps in academia👇 tinyurl.com/349ywkmv

University of Leeds - School of Law@lawatleeds· Apr 1

Easter Closure Notice 🗓️ Campus will be closed for the Easter period from 2 April to 7 April.🐣 The Liberty Building will be closed during these times with no access. 🚪 We hope you have a restful break and look forward to welcoming you back soon 🌼

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University of Leeds - School of Law@lawatleeds· Apr 1

🎉 Congratulations to Mr Alex Batesmith and his co-author Kieran McEvoy, who have won the Socio-Legal Studies Association Article of the Year Prize for their article ‘"Closeted" cause lawyering in authoritarian Cambodia'! 🌟Read more about this important article👇 tinyurl.com/bddtvw4r

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University of Leeds - School of Law@lawatleeds· Mar 31

🎉We’re very proud to share that the School of Law has been ranked 69th in the world, 11th in the UK (and 5th outside London), and an impressive 40th in the world for Employability in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 for Law and Legal Studies! 🌟

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University of Leeds - School of Law@lawatleeds· Mar 30

Members of the LPRG co‑hosted a workshop at the T.M.C. Asser Instituut in The Hague. It brought together professionals from across the international criminal justice field for an afternoon of structured reflection on “professionals and professionalism(s)” in practice. Read more👇 tinyurl.com/ypbxdywx

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University of Leeds - School of Law@lawatleeds· Mar 26

@paolosandro.bsky.social, @echrhawk.bsky.social, @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social, and Rebecca Moosavian contribute to the defence of the Rule of Law! They submitted written evidence to the House of Lords Select Committee inquiry, and were cited several times in the final report👇 tinyurl.com/4eupupu2

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University of Leeds - School of Law@lawatleeds· Mar 23

🎉 Christopher Robinson has won fieldwork funding from the Socio-Legal Studies Association! 🎨His PhD investigates whether the law needs to change in light of AI developers using the work of artists to train AI models without consent. Read more about this prestigious funding 👇 tinyurl.com/392jbrwy

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Postgraduate Researcher
wins prestigious
Socio-Legal Studies Association funding!'

University of Leeds - School of Law@lawatleeds· Mar 17

📽️The @vp-centre.bsky.social hosted the premiere of new film: 'Crossing the Line: Rethinking the Alpha Victim'. 🎟️The event brought together researchers, practitioners and policymakers to showcase the film and explore the emerging themes in a panel discussion. Read more👇 tinyurl.com/yud53w7z

A photo of Drs Loughery, Bainbridge, and Devany standing outside Hyde Park Picture House. They are smiling and have their arms around each other. #News flare. Text reads: "Crossing the Line: Rethinking the Alpha Victim" The Vulnerability and Policing Futures Research Centre hosts the premiere of a new film"

University of Leeds - School of Law@lawatleeds· Mar 11

🎞️ Today marked the premiere of the film 'Crossing the Line: Rethinking the Alpha Victim' at Hyde Park Picture House.

The film poster next to Vulnerability and Policing Futures Research Centre-branded popcorn buckets

Dr Bainbridge standing next to a VPFC branded floor banner, holding the branded popcorn

University of Leeds - School of Law@lawatleeds· Mar 6

Dr Shouyu Chong has submitted a report to the Hague Conference on Private International Law's public consultation on the draft text of a possible future parallel proceedings convention in cross-border international civil and commercial litigation. Read more on this story👇 tinyurl.com/n8ndnz5j