Oxford University Commonwealth Law Journal’s 25th anniversary and (re-)launch!

Join the Oxford University Commonwealth Law Journal (OUCLJ) for its 25th anniversary celebrations and (re-)launch party! This event marks the journal's official transition to a diamond open-access journal with the Open Library of Humanities, making its content open access for all, to the benefit of readers and authors.

We are honoured to welcome Professor Alan Bogg (incoming Professor of the Laws of the British Commonwealth and the United States at the Faculty of Law), who will deliver a keynote address on "The Parochialism of British Labour Law in the Courts". 

This will be followed by a panel discussion, chaired by Professor Jordan English (OUCLJ General Editor, 2020-22) on the value of open access legal scholarship for courts, policymakers, practitioners, and universities. Panelists include: Dr Steven Elliot KC (OUCLJ Founding Editor and Barrister at One Essex Court); Professor Alan Boggs (incoming Professor of the Laws of the British Commonwealth and the United States); Amy Hemsworth (General Editor, 2025-26).

Everyone is warmly welcome to this event. However, we hope it will provide a special opportunity to bring together the postgraduate students in the Faculty of Law from the BCL, MJur, MSc, MPhil, and DPhil. The evening will conclude with a drinks reception, offering an opportunity to connect with fellow students, alumni, practitioners, and scholars.