TLU School of Governance, Law and Society

🎙️ New Tallinn University Podcast episode: Iran Part One - After the Blackout

Recorded as Iran’s internet came back online after 85 days of nationwide blackout, this episode features Maliheh Keshmiri, Iranian activist, poet, and Junior Research Fellow at Tallinn University’s School of Governance, Law and Society.

She shares insights from contacts inside Iran on repression, resistance, economic collapse, and the ongoing freedom movement.

Part two follows shortly.
Link in comments.

It was an honour to welcome Prof dr Vasilka Sancin Judge of the European Court of Human Rights to Tallinn University for a seminar on Children Affected by Armed Conflict.

During the SOGOLAS Research Seminar, students gained valuable insights into the Court’s mandate and its work in safeguarding the rights of children affected by armed conflict through:

🔹Individual applications and inter-state cases
🔹Potential requests for advisory opinions

The seminar explored concrete examples of the Court’s engagement with the concept of vulnerability, as well as the negative and positive obligations of states to protect children’s rights, interpreted in light of other applicable rules and principles of international law, particularly international humanitarian law.

It was especially fascinating to hear about the landmark Grand Chamber judgment in Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia, third-party interventions before the Court, and the possibilities for dialogue between the Court and other international courts and bodies working to protect children affected by armed conflict.

Read more about the seminar and its key takeaways in our blog 👇

SOGOLAS Research Seminar: Children Affected by Armed Conflict in the Jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights On 8 May 2026, we had the pleasure of attending a research seminar by Professor Dr. Vasilka Sancin, a Judge of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR).

Congratulations to Tallinn University Law students, who won the 2026 Kirjutuslahing competition hosted by ELSA! 🎉

This is a wonderful achievement and a great example of our students’ strong legal writing, teamwork, and dedication.

Read more about their experience and success here:
https://www.tlu.ee/en/yti/mediahub/blogs/tallinn-university-law-students-won-2026-kirjutuslahing-competition-hosted-elsa

Tallinn University Podcast guest episode: A.I. in Legal Education ⚖️

From the Tallinn University conference “Legal Education in Europe and Estonia in Light of the Digital Future”, we bring you a new guest episode featuring TLU Law student Sofia Üksiratsa in conversation with Professor Urs Kramer from the University of Passau.

Together, they discuss the opportunities, challenges and risks of artificial intelligence 🤖, and explore its potential role in the future of legal education. The episode also takes a closer look at the DeepWrite project led by Professor Kramer.

🎧 Listen to the episode on Spotify, link in the comments 👇

4.06 Guest Episode: A.I. in Legal Education The Tallinn University Podcast · Episode

Tallinn University Summer School 2026 will take place from July 13-31 ☀️, offering a wide range of international short courses in fields such as design, marketing, filmmaking, languages, digital skills, and much more 🎓✨

In addition to academic studies, participants can enjoy a vibrant social and cultural programme, meet people from around the world 🌍, and spend the summer in one of Europe’s most innovative and digital-friendly cities.

More information and registration link in the comments 👇

From Tallinn University to a career at a global law firm! 🌍💼

Meet Roosa Pitkänen, a TLU BA Law alumna and current Associate at DLA Piper.

Reflecting on her studies, Roosa highlights how studying law in English gave her a huge competitive edge in the job market. Graduating with honours and distinction, she not only became fluent in English but also built the confidence in public speaking and presentation that has proven invaluable in corporate law. She believes this international environment was the key factor in securing her traineeships and roles at global companies.

In her interview, Roosa shares her inspiring journey, how international experience shaped her professional path, and why choosing a different route can open doors you never imagined.

Find the link to Roosa’s full interview in the comments below! 👇

Glimpses from last week's Legal Education Conference!👀✨

Full gallery link in the comments.

📸 Moments captured by Piret Räni

Dr Karolina Aksamitowska, the Head of the Law programme at Tallinn University, delivered a guest lecture to participants of the Model United Nations of Tallinn (MUNOT)!

It is an annual United Nations simulation organized for the 14th time by Tallinna Saksa Gümnaasium.

The lecture focused on:
🔸treaty interpretation and treaty-making under international law
🔸the continuity of statehood for nations facing territorial loss as a result of rising sea levels

As an international event, MUNOT welcomed participants from Denmark, Germany, Finland, Latvia, and various European and international schools.

Congratulations to the organisers!