2021 Varsity Roman Law Moot

The 2021 Varsity Roman Law Moot took place on 23 July 2021, and was judged by the Regius Professors of Civil Law at both universities, Professors Ernst and Ibbetson. The...

Finalists for Oxford International IP Moot Court Announced

The Oxford Intellectual Property Research Centre will host the 14th Annual Oxford International Intellectual Property Moot on March 17th – 19th, 2016 at Pembroke College.This year’s moot had a record...

Modern Law Review Scholarship award to DPhil student

Camilla Barker, a PIL second year DPhil candidate at St Cross College, has been awarded a Modern Law Review Scholarship to support her doctoral research on humanitarian access in natural disasters....

UNIQ

Our students had all chosen to apply for a week of Law, and were here in Oxford living in colleges alongside students studying other subjects, giving them the chance to...

‘What does it take for businesses to respect human rights?’ – Taking a critical look at business and human rights education

As human rights have become an increasingly prominent issue to businesses, the need and demand for education on business and human rights (BHR) is growing. But what exactly does BHR...

Oxfordshire Digital Inclusion Project findings cited in Parliamentary POSTnote

Parliamentary POSTnotes are short briefing notes designed to inform Parliamentarians on scientific subjects.On May 7th, a research briefing on "Developing essential digital skills" was published, citing a peer-reviewed journal article...

Andrew Higgins drafts report for Civil Justice Council on reforming Pre-Action Protocols

Andrew Higgins is currently chairing a review of pre-action protocols for the Civil Justice Council (The CJC). The CJC is a statutory independent advisory body, headed by the Master...

Call for EU Human Rights Due Diligence Legislation

On 4 March DPhil student Anneloes Hoff spoke on the emerging mandatory human rights due diligence legislation in Europe, organised by the Bonavero Institute of Human Rights.In recent years, several...

Federico Varese writes for the BBC on why Sicilians still turn to Mafia to settle scores

Federico Varese, Professor of Criminology at Oxford University, describes how the Mafia - or Cosa Nostra - continues to influence Sicilian life, despite the state's successes against...

Oxford International Intellectual Property Moot Finals 2013

The universities that have been invited to the Oxford International Intellectual Property Moot Finals have been announced. A record number of written submissions were received. A list of...

This 'Order' Must Be Annihilated: MPhil Candidate has senior essay published in Yale Historical Review

First-year MPhil student Kelsea Jeon recently had her senior essay published in the Yale Historical Review! In the thesis, Kelsea examines understandings of access to justice in early America through...

Professor Christopher Hodges keynote speaker at the Swiss International Chamber of Commerce

Professor Chris Hodges was the keynote speaker at the annual assembly of the Swiss International Chamber of Commerce (economiesuissse) in Zürich on 9 July 2018, attended by...

Website Launch for the Oxford Martin Programme on Human Rights for Future Generations

The Oxford Martin Programme on Human Rights for Future Generations (HRFG) is an interdisciplinary research programme hosted by the Law Faculty that aims to contribute to academic and policy...

New Professors Appointed (2016)

We are pleased to announce that following the 2016 Recognition of Distinction Awards, three Faculty members have been conferred the title of Professor: Alexandra Braun, Professor of Comparative Private Law Fernanda Pirie,...

Oxford's Jessup Moot Team crowned UK National Champions

On Sunday 13 February 2022, the University of Oxford’s Jessup team was named the UK National Champion team of the prestigious Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition,...

'The Dynamics of Taxation Essays in Honour of Judith Freedman' edited by Glen Loutzenhiser and Rita de la Feria

This book brings together a landmark collection of essays on tax law and policy to celebrate the legacy of Professor Judith Freedman. It focuses on the four...

UK-China Conference on Public Law

On 2 - 9 September  Renmin University, Beijing, hosted the first UK-China Conference on Public Law. The topic of the conference was the place of the Rule of Law in Modern Constitutionalism....

Dr Mai Sato - Young Criminologist Award

Dr Mai Sato was awarded the Young Criminologist Award 2014 for her book "The Death Penalty in Japan: Will the Public Tolerate Abolition?" The Award ceremony took place on 18...

Building project notices w/c 1 February 2016

w/c 1 FebruarySF BLL area fixing and drilling into metal frame for plasterboard ceilingSF BLL area fixing and drilling into concrete for mechanical/electrical worksFF BLL area fixing and drilling into...

Affiliation with UNIDROIT

The organisations already run a number of joint projects. A conference on Development Finance in Emerging Markets: Challenges, Innovations and Results will be held on 13th -15th...

Lecture by Mr Justice Hogan of the High Court of Ireland

The Faculty of Law was delighted to welcome Mr Justice Gerard Hogan of the High Court of Ireland on Friday 1st February 2013. Justice Hogan’s lecture was entitled “Declarations of...

University Life: Law student volunteers help vulnerable hit by legal cuts

Law student Matthew Moriarty has had an article published in the Oxford Mail about the Oxford Legal Assistance scheme, the University of Oxford’s pro bono legal scheme run by students alongside...

12 October 2015: The Annual Global Justice Lecture - Sir Christopher Greenwood

The Annual Oxford Global Justice Lecture will be given by Judge Sir Christopher Greenwood KCMG QC (International Court of Justice) who will speak on "State Immunity and Human Rights" on...

Building project updates 6 January

6th JanuaryFloor polishing in the new main core stairs taking place, 2nd floor Law offices and 3rd floor IECL to be accessed using new lift during this timew/c 9th JanuaryCanopy...