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Masters in Law and Finance Alumni Reunion 2013
The alumni reunion of the Masters in Law and Finance programme (MLF) was held on Friday 15 March at the offices of Hogan Lovells in London.
Australia Alumni Events 2013
Oxford Faculty of Law’s Angus Johnston, Tutorial Fellow in Law at University College, gave talks in Melbourne (12 March) and Sydney (15 March) to alumni on “The EU's Emissions Trading System: Some Lessons and Prospects”.
University College London wins Oxford French Law Moot 2013
The 6th annual Oxford French Law Moot took place on Monday 11 March 2013.
Unfinished business? The final diplomatic conference on the Arms Trade Treaty
Programme Co-ordinator of the Oxford Martin School Programme on Human Rights for Future Generations Dr Gilles Giacca is closely following the United Nations Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty in New York.
An Oxford Introduction to the Common Law in Beijing
The Oxford Law Faculty will be giving a two-day intensive lecture programme in three Beijing universities between 9-11 April.
Vancouver Alumni Tea Party
In conjunction with the University’s North American reception in Vancouver on 18 March 2013, the Faculty of Law hosted a tea party for Law alumni. Dr Dan Awrey, University Lecturer in Law and Finance, spoke on current developments in the Law Faculty including the Msc in Law & Finance and the appointment of Catherine Redgwell as the new Chichele Professor of Public International Law. As always with Law alumni gatherings, the event brought together alumni who studied law, as well as those who read another subject in Oxford and went on to practice law.
Oxford International Intellectual Property Moot Finals 2013
The universities that have been invited to the Oxford International Intellectual Property Moot Finals have been announced.
Volterra Fietta Scholarship in Public International Law
The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce the creation of the Volterra Fietta Scholarship in Public International Law.
Human Rights Blog Builds a Worldwide Community
The Oxford Human Rights Hub (OxHRH) Blog has fast become a leading source of human rights news and opinion. Since its launch in July 2012, the blog has featured contributions from global leaders in human rights, including Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand; Professor Sir Bob Hepple, Chair of the Equal Rights Trust; Clive Stafford Smith, Director of Reprieve, and Professor Frances Raday, leading human rights advocate and scholar. It has developed a dedicated following, currently attracting over 8000 readers each month.
Faculty of Law joins the Great Comic Relief Bake Off
On Thursday 28 February the Faculty of Law hosted its own Comic Relief Bake Off and raised £646.60 (including gift aid) for Comic Relief.
Law Faculty Open Days 2013
The Open Days are taking place this week on Wednesday 13th, Thursday 14th and Friday 15th March.
Lecture by Helen Clark, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and former Prime Minister of New Zealand
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In February 2013 the Oxford Martin Programme on Human Rights for Future Generations, in association with the Oxford Institute for Ethics, Law and Armed Conflict (ELAC), welcomed Helen Clark to Merton College, Oxford for a seminar on the topic of "Development and Conflict".
Oxford Diploma in Intellectual Property Law and Practice Alumni Reception
The Faculty of Law hosted its annual Diploma in Intellectual Property Law & Practice Alumni Reception at the Royal Society in London on 25 February. The event, attended by about 60 Diploma alumni and tutors, featured a fascinating talk by Geoffrey Hobbs QC (One Essex Court) on trade mark cases before the the European Court of Justice. The Diploma in Intellectual Property Law and Practice is taught jointly by senior Oxford academics and senior practitioners from law firms and chambers.
Dilemmas of Nonproliferation Statecraft - A lecture by Professor Etel Solingen 11 March 2013
The Blavatnik School of Government and Oxford Institute for Ethics, Law and Armed Conflict (ELAC) will host a lecture by Professor Etel Solingen, Chancellor’s Professor at the University of California, Irvine and President of the International Studies Association on Monday 11 March at 4.30-6.00pm at the Blavatnik School of Government, 10 Merton Street, Oxford, OX1 4JJ.
Lecture by His Excellency Judge Kenneth Keith of the International Court of Justice
The Faculty of Law was absolutely delighted to welcome His Excellency Judge Kenneth Keith of the International Court of Justice to Oxford on 1 March 2013.
Public International Law at Oxford launches new website
The Oxford Law Faculty has been a major centre for the study of international law for over 400 years. Please visit our newly launched website to find out about our distinguished group of international law scholars who research and teach across a diverse range of public international law areas and for information about forthcoming conferences, courses and events as well as information about the Faculty's international law related centres.
Oxford Silks 2013
The Faculty of Law congratulates the Oxford alumni who were appointed QCs on the 27th February 2013.
Baroness Ruth Deech and Professor Mark Freedland named as Queens Counsel Honoris Causa
The Faculty is delighted that Ruth Deech and Mark Freedland are to be appointed Honorary Queen's Counsel.
OPBP Shortlisted for National Pro Bono Award
The Oxford Pro Bono Publico (OPBP) student committee has been shortlisted for the 'Best Contribution by a Team of Students' award in the annual LawWorks and Attorney General Awards.
OSCOLA nominated for Halsbury Legal Award 2013
Donal Nolan (Fellow and Tutor in Law, Worcester College) and Sandra Meredith (Departmental Lecturer in Legal Research Skills), editors of the Oxford University Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA) have been shortlisted for the 2013 Halsbury Award for Academic Contribution.
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