School of Law

GCILS Public Lecture: The Political Universes of International Courts

Wed, 07 May 2025 11:00:00 BST

Join us on 29 May for this GCILS (Glasgow Centre for International Law and Security) public lecture delivered by Sally Langrish (Legal Adviser, UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) on the topic of 'The Political Universes of International Courts'.

UofG’s GO Justice and Emma Ritch Law Clinic win prestigious Student Pro Bono Awards

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:10:00 BST

The Glasgow Open (GO) Justice Centre has won Best Contribution by a Law School at the LawWorks Student Pro Bono Awards 2025.

UofG team success at Jessup Moot International Rounds in DC

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:10:00 BST

Between 29 March and 6 April, our UofG School of Law student team took part in the International Rounds of the Jessup Moot Court Competition in Washington DC, ranking 31st in the competition.

Groundbreaking centre set to improve law and lives through community-led research

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:18:00 BST

UofG's GO Justice Centre is a key partner in an innovative new research centre aimed at responding to the public’s need and desire for fairer, safer and more inclusive societies.

Scottish Government pilot to improve victims' experiences of the criminal justice system

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 08:03:00 BST

Victims in rape and attempted rape cases will be able to access free independent legal advice as part of a new Scottish Government-funded pilot, which will be based at the Emma Ritch Law Clinic.

In Memoriam - Rosemary Piacentini

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:40:00 GMT

As part of our International Women's Day 2025 celebrations, we commemorate the life of Rosemary Piacentini [1938-2025]. In 2019 she spoke with Maria Fletcher about her time studying at the School of Law, as part of our '100 Years of Women in Law’ project to mark the centenary of the Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919.

Film directors facing financial instability and reduction in opportunities

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:27:00 GMT

UK TV and film directors are facing financial instability due to irregular employment and a reduction in opportunities to work and earn

Professor Jörg Philipp Terhechte, 1975-2024

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:00:00 GMT

It is with immense sadness that colleagues across the University learned of the passing of our colleague and friend, Jörg Philipp Terhechte, on 22 November 2024, aged 49.

Eamon Keane - UofG Rising Star Award

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:10:00 GMT

Eamon Keane awarded a ‘Rising Star’ award in the Social Sciences category at the ‘UofG Celebrating Achievements in Knowledge Exchange & Innovation 2024’.

Research into artists’ earnings reveals falling incomes and significant pay disparities

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 08:29:00 GMT

Research undertaken by the University of Glasgow into artists’ earnings reveals falling incomes and significant pay disparities across demographics.

UKRI funding for UofG led research to help achieve the UK's net zero target

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:42:00 GMT

University of Glasgow led research that promises to bring about fresh thinking on land use change to help achieve the UK’s net zero target has received funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

Scotland’s Human Rights Bill: A promise unfulfilled

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:56:00 BST

9 September 2024: Centre for Public Policy Senior Fellow Professor Nicole Busby writes about the omission of the anticipated Human Rights Bill from the Scottish Government's Programme for Government announced last week.

Law alumna Mashal Aamir wins International Bar Association’s Outstanding Young Lawyer Award

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:36:00 BST

Law alumna Mashal Aamir has won the International Bar Association’s Outstanding Young Lawyer Award for her global humanitarian work.

James Wood Lecture 2024 - the Rt Hon Dorothy Bain KC

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:33:00 BST

Join us for this year's James Wood Lecture, taking place on 3 October, featuring the Lord Advocate, the Rt Hon Dorothy Bain KC.

Konstantinos Sergakis - GUBERNA appointment

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:34:00 BST

GUBERNA (Belgian Institute of Directors) appoint Professor Konstantinos Sergakis as new Knowledge and Research Director.

ERC funding for climate friendly civic financial system

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:02:00 BST

Research exploring the role that law can play in developing a financial system that will address climate change has received European Research Council (ERC) funding.

UofG report on Scotland’s legal protection for those at risk of forced marriage

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 18:31:00 BST

A University of Glasgow research report led by School of Law researchers, Professor Janeen Carruthers and Felicity Belton, and funded by the Scottish Government examines the effectiveness of Scotland's legal protections against forced marriage.

New Senators of the Court of Justice appointed

Fri, 24 May 2024 14:40:00 BST

Congratulations to two of our University of Glasgow Law alumni who have been appointed by the Judiciary of Scotland as Senators of the College of Justice.

Evaluating Scotland's ‘rape shield’ law

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:21:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has contributed to an evaluation of a Scottish law that restricts the use of evidence of a complainer’s character or sexual history in sexual offences trials.

The Royal Society of Edinburgh 2024 new Fellows announced

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 09:00:00 BST

The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) has announced the 2024 cohort of new Fellows, and among the names are nine UofG academics.

UofG report describes freelance journalism as a ‘wild west’ profession

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:29:00 GMT

Freelance journalists in the UK earn less than the minimum wage, despite journalism being commonly perceived as a privileged profession, according to a new study of freelance journalists led by the University of Glasgow.

UofG Law academic wins prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:20:00 GMT

Dr Anna Chadwick, a senior lecturer in the UofG’s School of Law, has been awarded a prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize.

CREATE Centre celebrates AHRC research infrastructure award

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:30:00 GMT

The CREATe Centre at the University of Glasgow has received a major five-year research infrastructure award from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).

UofG academics elected as Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Three UofG social scientists have been elected as Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences.

Esin Örücü, 1940 – 2023

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 13:30:00 GMT

It is with much sadness that the death is announced of Esin Örücü, Professor Emerita of Comparative Law and Honorary Senior Research Fellow, University of Glasgow.

New consortium awarded £5 million to prevent and reduce civilian suffering in armed conflicts

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:53:00 GMT

A UofG Law academic is part of a new consortium led by the University of York, that has been awarded up to £5 million by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to research ways to prevent and reduce civilian suffering in armed conflicts around the world.

Scotland’s former Children and Young People’s Commissioner appointed as Law Professor

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 11:00:00 BST

Bruce Adamson, Scotland’s former Children and Young People’s Commissioner, has joined the University of Glasgow’s School of Law as Professor of Practice.

Civil Justice System's Pandemic Response

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 14:37:00 BST

New research commissioned by the Scottish Government explores the impacts of remote hearings and other measures employed during the COVID-19 pandemic on Scotland’s civil justice system.

Two outstanding UofG researchers elected as British Academy Fellows

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 09:31:00 BST

UofG academics Professor Emilios Christodoulidis and Professor Jane Stuart-Smith have been elected as Fellows of the British Academy.

Rhineland-Pfalz ministerial visit

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:50:00 BST

On Tuesday 18 April, the School of Law was honoured to take part in a ministerial visit from Rhineland-Palatinate to the University of Glasgow.

Emma Ritch Law Clinic to improve access to justice for sexual offence cases

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 15:35:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has been awarded funding to establish a unique law clinic designed to increase access to justice in Scotland for complainers in sexual offences cases, through the provision of independent legal advice and representation by practising Scottish solicitors, without charge.

UofG research informs new Women's Prize for Non-Fiction

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 09:01:00 GMT

Research by the University of Glasgow has informed the creation of the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction, a new annual book prize that will further amplify female voices, whilst celebrating books that inform, challenge, disrupt, and offer solace and connection.

Information on domestic abuse missing in child contact cases

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 09:25:00 GMT

Domestic abuse allegations and convictions of parents who have perpetrated abuse are not being adequately captured by Scottish civil courts during child contact hearings, a new study by researchers at the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh Napier has found.

Corporate Law, Religion and Social Responsibility workshop

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 11:05:00 GMT

The Corporate Law, Religion and Social Responsibility workshop takes place on 7 February and will include presentations and panel discussions exploring ideas about the influence and impact religion may have on corporate social responsibility.

Scottish Gender Recognition Reform Bill. The Case for a Section 35 Order

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:07:00 GMT

This paper argues that the UK Government is within its legal rights to make a section 35 order prohibiting the Scottish Gender Recognition Reform Bill from gaining royal assent in its current form, because it will alter the law relating to equal opportunities across the UK.

Future of UK’s writing profession is under threat

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 09:30:00 GMT

The future of writing is under threat in the UK, according to new UofG research.

ILGSPD Annual Lecture: Is the United Nations’ Humanitarian Work Still Relevant?

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 16:30:00 GMT

The inaugural Annual Lecture of the Erasmus Mundus Master in International Law of Global Security, Peace and Development (ILGSPD) will be delivered by Jamie McGoldrick (former UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen, Palestine, Nepal and Georgia) on 29 November 2022.

Professor Finlay on the lost letters of George Craig of Gala

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 13:40:00 GMT

Professor John Finlay recently spoke to BBC Radio Scotland about his archival work on the letters of George Craig of Gala.

Hamlyn Lectures 2022: Courts and the Body Politic

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 17:00:00 BST

The School of Law is delighted to be hosting the second lecture in the Hamlyn Lectures 2022 series on Courts and the Body Politic, delivered by Professor Catherine O'Regan. The lecture will take place on Wednesday 9 November.

CREATe@10 – Copyright Evidence: Synthesis and Futures

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:28:00 BST

CREATe celebrates its 10th anniversary this October with a range of events, commencing with a two-day conference on Copyright evidence on 17-18 October.

Irene-marié Esser appointed as new College Dean of the Graduate School

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 15:30:54 BST

Congratulations to Professor Irene-marié Esser, who was named as the new College Dean of the Graduate School.

UofG Professor appointed IOC Chair

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 17:35:00 BST

Professor Sergakis has been elected Chair of the Independent Oversight Committee (IOC) of firm group Best Practice Principles

CREATE eLending Project

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:15:00 BST

A new CREATe research project based at The ARC starts today examining ‘Law and Economics of eBooks Markets in Europe’.

SCOTLIN Information Law in Scotland workshop

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 16:15:00 BST

The SCOTLIN hybrid workshop on "Information Law in Scotland" will take place on Wednesday 31 August 2022 to assess the scope of information law in Scotland including in the context of privacy, defamation, copyright, and intellectual property litigation.

Women in Law: Where's the diversity? The first, the few and the future event - 13 June

Tue, 17 May 2022 14:35:00 BST

The Women in Law Project in collaboration with Diversity+ invite all those interested in issues of inclusion and representation to join us for a rally on Monday 13 June 2022, 6:00pm - 7:30pm to think collectively about the past, present and future for ethnic minority women studying, working, and active in the Scottish legal landscape.

Scottish Land Commission event on the role of carbon in land ownership and use

Tue, 17 May 2022 13:09:00 BST

Dr Jill Robbie and Dr Giedre Jokubauskaite will take part in a Scottish Land Commission online event, 'The Carbon Rush: Understanding the role of carbon, offsetting and investing in the land market’, on Tuesday 31 May.

Emerita Professor Esin Örücü to be honoured by the IACL as one of the ‘Five Great Comparatists’

Fri, 13 May 2022 08:57:00 BST

On Monday 16 May, at a ceremony in Paris, Professor Emerita Esin Örücü will be honoured by the International Academy of Comparative Law (IACL) as one of 'Five Great Comparatists'.

School of Law response to REF2021

Thu, 12 May 2022 08:45:00 BST

The results of the Research Excellence Framework 2021 (REF2021) were released on 12 May 2022. Over 60% of the School of Law’s research outputs submitted for assessment were rated as “world-leading”.

UofG ranked 19th in the Times Higher Education World Impact Rankings

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 19:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has been ranked nineteenth in the world for the positive impact it has on society, according to a new report by Times Higher Education.

Fiona McPhail – ‘World Changing Alumni’ Award reception

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 13:30:00 BST

On the evening of Wednesday 30 March, a reception took place to celebrate the occasion of Law alumna Fiona McPhail being presented with the University of Glasgow’s ‘World Changing Alumni’ award 2021.

Professor Lindsay Farmer - new RSE Fellow

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:54:00 BST

Congratulations to Professor Lindsay Farmer, Professor of Law, who has been named as a Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) Fellow in the Society’s 2022 intake.

GCILS seminar: Understanding Sembrando Vida: Mexico’s Flagship Reforestation Programme

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 14:36:00 GMT

Join us for the GCILS webinar 'Understanding Sembrando Vida: Mexico’s Flagship Reforestation Programme', which will take place on Thursday 25 November at 2.30pm.

Stan Naismith – Honorary Fellowship

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 16:24:40 GMT

Congratulations to Dr Stan Naismith, who was presented with an Honorary Fellowship from the University at its recent Senate Guest Night on Thursday 17 March. The Fellowship recognised Dr Naismith for his services to Learning and Teaching through his work with the School of Law's European Human Rights Project.

Konstantinos Sergakis appointed to European Supervisory Authorities Board of Appeal

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 09:35:00 GMT

Professor Konstantinos Sergakis has been appointed as a Member of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESMA, EIOPA, EBA) Board of Appeal.

Webinar: Does the global pandemic signal a paradigm shift in law and the economy?

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 09:30:00 BST

On Friday 12 June, the universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow (the Corporate and Financial Law Research group, https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/law/research/groups/corporate-and-financial/) jointly hosted a full-day webinar entitled ‘Does the global pandemic signal a paradigm shift in law and the economy?’ co-organised by Prof Emilios Avgouleas and Prof Iain MacNeil.

Charlie Peevers - RSE Personal Research Fellowship

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 16:19:10 GMT

Dr Charlie Peevers has been awarded an RSE Personal Research Fellowship for her project entitled Scotland’s long Cold War (1945-1999): nuclear weapons and women’s activism on a global front line’.

Scottish Civil Justice Hub survey

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 14:15:00 GMT

Scottish Civil Justice Hub: Domestic Abuse and Child Contact survey

Lady Bette Stone

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 13:03:14 GMT

On 23 October 2021, Lady Bette, widow of the late Sir Alexander Stone, passed away.

60 years of the LLB at Glasgow

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 10:25:00 BST

Today marks the 60th anniversary of the LLB at the University of Glasgow.

Scottish Civil Justice Hub

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 11:10:00 BST

Professor Nicole Busby, Professor Jane Mair and Dr Dot Reid are leading on the creation of a new Scottish Civil Justice Hub.

Lindsay Farmer appointed as Vice-President to the British Academy

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:06:00 BST

Professor Lindsay Farmer has been appointed as Vice-President (Publications and Conferences) to the British Academy. He will take up the role in summer 2022.

UofG researchers spotlight big tech platform regulation in the UK

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:00:00 BST

High-profile research conducted as part of the Arts & Humanities Research Council Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC) and published today has analysed how eight government and parliamentary reports and inquiries over an 18-month period have highlighted and set the agenda for platform regulation.

Lady Rae elected Rector

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 11:10:00 BST

Lady Rae QC has been elected Rector of the University of Glasgow

Call for Papers: Gender and Justice in Scotland: Historical and Legal Perspectives

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:35:00 GMT

‘Gender and Justice in Scotland: Historical and Legal Perspectives’ is a collaborative symposium between the University of Glasgow’s Centre for Gender History and the School of Law, which will be held online on 6 and 7 May 2021.

A tribute to Professor Robert Rennie

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:52:00 GMT

On 6th January 2021, Robert Rennie, Professor Emeritus of the School of Law, died in hospital after a short illness.

Independent Review of the Human Rights Act –Tom Mullen appointment

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 17:00:47 GMT

Professor Tom Mullen has been appointed as a member of an expert panel examining whether there is a need to reform the Human Rights Act (HRA).

New Year honour for Professor Sheila McLean

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 17:00:00 GMT

The Professor Emerita of Law and Ethics in Medicine was recognised for services to Health and to Education

Centenary of UofG's first female law graduate and the UK’s first woman solicitor

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 09:00:00 GMT

On this day 100 years ago, the UK’s first female solicitor graduated with a law degree from the University of Glasgow.