Law Alumni Reunion Dinner 2010
The School of Law is organising its next Law Alumni Reunion Dinner for Saturday 20 November 2010, and it is hoped that many alumni will be able to join us.
Professor at School of Law Appointed Independent Reviewer of the Lending Code
Professor Lorne Crerar, a part-time Professor in the School and Chairman of Harper Macleod, has been appointed by the Lending Standards Board as an Independent Reviewer of the Lending Code.
Law Senior Lecturer and Postgraduate Student Aim to Improve Protection for Domestic Abuse Victims
Proposed new legislation drawn up by Glasgow Law academic, Clare Connelly, and post-graduate student, James Clark, designed to improve protection for the victims of domestic abuse is to go before the Scottish Parliament on 1 June 2010.
Strasbourg Human Rights Project: 18th Anniversary Reunion
The School of Law celebrated the 18th anniversary of its annual European Human Rights Project in Strasbourg on Friday 28th May, with over 50 alumni attending.
Roman Legal Tradition announces its new Board of Editors
Roman Legal Tradition is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the civilian tradition in ancient, medieval, and modern civil law. It is published by the Ames Foundation at the Harvard Law School and the University of Glasgow School of Law.
School Announces Three New Members of Advisory Panel
The School of Law is delighted to welcome three new members to its Advisory Panel: the Rt. Hon. Lady Hazel Cosgrove, Ms Alayne Swanson, and Ms Lesley Thomson.
Glasgow wins bid to host the International Client Counselling Competition 2013
The School of Law has won the bid to host the International Client Counselling Competition 2013, in the year of its Tercentenary.
Glasgow Law Students Return from Annual Human Rights Project
Ten 4th year undergraduate students have just returned from Strasbourg, and the School's annual European Human Rights Project.
Glasgow Law Graduates succeed to International Final of Client Counselling Competition
Two School of Law graduates, Julia Brown and Lewis Richardson, won the UK round of the Client Counselling Competition and will travel to Hong Kong for the international finals.
New 'Life in Law' Speaker Events to Inspire Glasgow Law Students
A new set of speaker events – 'Life in Law' – is being launched by the Diploma in Legal Practice Team. The events provide Glasgow law students with an exceptional opportunity to engage with some of the most influential and distinguished members figures in the legal community in Scotland.
Legal Mentoring Network for Glasgow Diploma Students
The School of Law is delighted to announce the creation of 'Glasgow Legal 40', a new mentoring network which will allow Diploma in Legal Practice students to engage with distinguished members of the legal profession.
Transitional Justice in Afghanistan and the International Rule of Law
The full remarks of the Rt Hon Des Browne MP on the occasion of the 2009 James Wood Lecture are available.
Thommessen Scholarships
Thommessen will offer scholarships to students at the Universities in Oslo, Bergen or Tromsø to complete a LLM in International Competition Law and Policy.
New Senior Tutor Team for Diploma in Legal Practice
School of Law, University of Glasgow announces new Senior Tutor team for the Diploma in Legal Practice Programme
Law Student wins placement at Scottish Parliament
Third year law student Clare McKinlay has completed her three week placement in the Scottish Parliament which she won in an essay competition.
New Diploma in Legal Practice Team
Diploma in Legal Practice at University of Glasgow from September 2010.
Rt Hon Lord Rodger of Earlsferry QC, MA, LLB, DCL
The Rt Hon Lord Rodger of Earlsferry is to take up a new role at the University of Glasgow as an Honorary Professor in the School of Law.
New Appointment-International Law
The Law School is pleased to announce the appointment of Antonios Tzanakopoulos.
School of Law appoints Deputy Director of Professional Legal Practice.
Eileen Paterson has been appointed as the University's new Deputy Director of Professional Legal Practice effect from the 1st August 2009.
Recent Developments in Public Law
June was an exceptionally busy and successful month for activities in public law in the School of Law.
Professor Sheila McLean to lead group on medical compensation
Professor McLean ,holder of the International Bar Association Chair of Law and Ethics in Medicine at Glasgow University and co-Director of the Centre for Applied Ethics and Legal Philosophy, is to chair a group of experts considering the introduction of no-fault compensation in Scotland.
New Appointment in the School of Law
The Law School is pleased to announce the appointment (on a part-time basis) of George Walker as Professor of Financial Regulation and Policy.
Study for an LLM, MRes, MSc or MML at the University of Glasgow
We are offering a 10% reduction on the tuition fee for all Glasgow graduates who choose to study for an LLM, MRes, MSc or MML here.
School of Law appoints Director of Professional Legal Practice
Douglas Mill has been appointed as the University's new Director of Professional Legal Practice with effect from 1 March 2009
Open Scholarship Projects 2009
Scholarships are available for PhD students under a new project offered by the School of Law: 'Legal Lessons in History: Political trials and Performativity'
Prof Adam Tomkins at Ampersand
Professor Adam Tomkins, holder of the John Millar Chair of Public Law, has become associated with Ampersand, one of Scotland’s most prestigious Stable of Advocates at the Scottish Bar.
Hakeem Yusuf wins Emerald Literati Network Award
Hakeem Yusuf, a PhD student at the School of Law, has been chosen as a Highly Commended Award Winner at the Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2009.
New Appointment in the School of Law
The School of Law is pleased to announce the appointment of Christian Tams who will take up a chair in the area of International Law.His main area of research is in international law has focused on areas with practical relevance, such as State responsibility, dispute settlement or investment protection.
Winter Graduation
On 4th December the 2008 LLM cohort graduated at a ceremony in the University's Bute Hall.
Modern Law Review Award
Two of the School of Law's staff have been awarded £4000 by the Modern Law Review to hold seminars on constitutionalising employment relations.
Research Assessment Exercise 2008
The School of Law has received excellent ratings for its research in the Research Assessment Exercise 2008 (RAE).
Law Alumna Named Scottish Politician of the Year
Nicola Sturgeon, Health Secretary and Deputy First Minister in the Scottish Government, named Scottish Politician of the Year.
School of Law Alumni Dinner
On Friday 7th November, the University of Glasgow held its first law alumni dinner.
Honorary Degree for Professor Esin Örücü
Prof Esin Örücü will receive the degree of Doctor of Law honoris causa from the University of Uppsala, Sweden.
Professor Mclean awarded Medico-Legal Prize
Prof Sheila McLean has been awarded the Minty Prize for her book "Assisted Dying: Reflections on the Need for Law Reform"
Law Lecturer of the Year
Professor Robert Rennie has been named Law Lecturer of the Year in the prestigious Law Awards of Scotland organised by the firm magazine.
Journal: Roman Legal Tradition
The School of Law is now co-publisher, with the Ames Foundation, of Roman Legal Tradition, a journal devoted to the study of the civilian tradition in English.
New: the Masters in Research in Law
The School of law is offering a new degree to serve as an advanced introduction to the study of Law and as preparation for doctoral study in Law. The Masters in Research in Law will serve both as a qualification in its own right as well as providing a platform for those who wish to go on to study for a PhD.
European Constitutional Law and Theory
School of Law staff have been awarded funding for a new international research project in European constitutional law and theory.