Postgraduate Colloquium 2012
Glasgow Law Postgraduate Colloquium 2012, on the theme of ‘International Justice’, 6-8 June 2012
School of Law is ranked eighth out of UK universities in the Complete University Guide 2013
The Complete University Guide 2013 ranks 116 universities and places the School of Law in the top group which is led by Cambridge in first place followed by the Oxford, LSE, University College London, Durham, Nottingham and Edinburgh.
British Legal History Conference 2013
The Call for Papers has been issued for the Twenty-First British Legal History Conference, which will be held at the School of Law at Glasgow from Wednesday 10 July 2013 to Saturday 13 July 2013 on the theme ”Law and Authority”.
Professor Jim Murdoch awarded the Pro Merito Medal of the Council of Europe.
The Pro Merito medal of the Council of Europe is a distinction granted by the Secretary General to individuals or organisations in light of their commitment to the Organisation's values and work.
Andrew Dewar Gibb Inaugural Lecture
The Inaugural Andrew Dewar Gibb Lecture will take place in the Senate Room, Main Building, on Monday, 12th March 2012.
Open Evening for the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice.
The Diploma team at Glasgow University are holding an Open Evening for prospective students.
Public lecture by Nicola Sturgeon MSP.
Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Cities Strategy, Nicola Sturgeon MSP presents “Scotland’s Constitution – a means to an end” at 5.30pm in the Sir Charles Wilson Lecture Theatre on Monday 5 March 2012.
Professor Appointed Chair of HIE
Professor Lorne Crerar has been appointed by Scottish Ministers as chair of Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
Frankfurt Investment Law Workshop March 16-17 2012
The Frankfurt Investment Law Workshop will be held in Frankfurt/Main, on March 16-17, 2012. This year’s workshop will explore the growing network of preferential trade and investment agreements (PTIAs) and assess their impact on ordering international investment .
The Crossover between Civil and Criminal Human Rights
The School of Law and the Murray Stable Public Law group present a seminar on the Crossover between Civil and Criminal Human Rights Law.
Public Lecture by the Advocate General for Scotland on Scotland's Constitutional Future.
The School of Law at the University of Glasgow is pleased to invite you to attend a lecture to be given by the Rt Hon Lord Wallace of Tankerness, Advocate General for Scotland, on the topic of "Scotland's Constitutional Future".
Spring Research Seminar Series
The School are delighted to announce the first two events in the Spring Research Seminar Series.
Glasgow Conversations in International Law series
'World Trade Law and Human Rights after Neoliberalism: The Evolution of the Structures of Knowledge'
Judge Bruno Simma to deliver public talk
On 1 December, University of Glasgow School of Law is fortunate to host one of the world’s leading international lawyers, Judge Bruno Simma of the International Court of Justice
Colin Donald Environmental Law Prize
The National Trust, in partnership with the University of Glasgow and McGrigors law firm, is offering an exciting prize for students of environmental law. The prize is in honour of the late Colin Donald, who had a distinguished association with the three partners, spanning a period of decades.
Open Evening for PEAT 2
The School of Law is holding an Open Evening on 17th November from 5.30pm-7pm within the Sir Alexander Stone building, 16 University Gardens for PEAT 2.
Dr Mark Godfrey becomes Editor of The Journal of Legal History
Dr Godfrey is the first Scottish legal historian to become Editor. He has served on the Editorial Committee since 2004.The Journal was established in 1980 and is dedicated to publication on the sources and development of the common law.
Diploma in Legal Practice Award Ceremony
The first cohort of students from the new University of Glasgow Diploma will be awarded their certificate at a ceremony to be held on the 7th November.
25th Anniversary James Wood Lecture
On the 28th October the 25th Anniversary James Wood Lecture will be given by Baroness Brenda Hale.
Conversations on Copyright
Conversations on Copyright is a new seminar series co-organised by the University of Edinburgh, the University of Glasgow and the University of Strathclyde.
Cyberwar Conference
Dr. Russell Buchan and Professor Nicholas Tsagourias are organising a conference at the University of Glasgow on Friday 21 October 2011.
Intellectual Property Conference, Monday, 24th October 2011 ISO 10668 (Brand Value) – Innovation in Practice
IP practice is innovating, regulating, changing: are you aware? IP stakeholders have long lobbied that the appraisal and monetization of intellectual property is a necessary economic stimulus. The School of Law is delighted to host this significant event in the Senate Suite on the 24th October.
Research Seminar Series-Prof Hans Lindahl, University of Tilburg
As part of the School of Law's Research Seminar Series we are pleased that Professor Hans Lindahl, University of Tilburg will give a talk on Wednesday 12th October.
Prof Robert Wai, Osgoode Hall, York University, Canada
As part of the Glasgow ILA series we are delighted that Prof Robert Wai, Osgoode Hall, York University, Canada will be giving at talk on the ‘Private Power and Transnational Law’ .
Professor Christian Tams is named as a member of the Royal Society of Edinburgh Young Academy
Professor Christian Tams has been named as one of the first members of the newly created Royal Society of Edinburgh Young Academy.
School of Law gains PEAT2 Accreditation
With effect from September 1, the School of Law at the University of Glasgow has been accredited by the Law Society of Scotland both as an External Provider of Trainee CPD and as a provider of the Mandatory Ethics Course.