Warwick Law School

🌍 Join us next Tuesday for an engaging seminar on Pluralism and Social Justice in the Context of Ethnic Nationalism!

📅 Tuesday, 30 June
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Room S0.18, Social Sciences Building, University of Warwick

🎥 Experience the award-winning VR animated short Child of Empire (2022), a powerful 20-minute immersive film exploring the Partition of India through the eyes of a refugee. The VR screening will run throughout the day alongside the seminar. Walk-ins are welcomed!

☕ Refreshments will be provided.

📲 Attendance is free - scan the QR code on the poster to register.

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is recruiting for Trainee or Developing Lawyer roles through the SQE Pathway.

These are permanent, full-time roles based in Sheffield, with hybrid working and a minimum of three days per week in the office. The salary is career graded from £39,153 to £54,495, depending on experience and progression.

Successful candidates will support legal work across grants, subsidy control, governance, constitutional and administrative law, helping to deliver projects that support South Yorkshire’s communities, economy and public services.

Benefits include the Local Government Pension Scheme, hybrid working, up to 36 days’ annual leave, training support, flexible working options and staff discounts.

Applications must include a cover letter and be submitted through the careers portal. Please note that Skilled Worker sponsorship is not available.

Scan QR to apply and for more details.

Pupils from across the UK and Ireland brought creativity, confidence and plenty of laughter to Warwick Arts Centre for the School Tasking Champion of Champions Final 2026 ⚖️

Created by Dr Ali Struthers at the University of Warwick, School Tasking uses playful, Taskmaster-inspired challenges to introduce primary school pupils to law, public legal education and key legal skills such as advocacy, reasoning, teamwork and problem-solving 🧠🤝

The final was also attended by Attorney General Richard Hermer KC, who joined pupils, staff and supporters in celebrating the power of creative legal education to raise aspirations and bring the rule of law to life 👏

Read more here: https://warwick.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/attorney-general-richard/

Calling LLM students interested in critical, socio-legal and interdisciplinary research!

Loughborough Law is inviting applications for a fully funded Home PhD Studentship exploring law, social justice and creative approaches to making change in the world.

Funding: £21,805 stipend + home tuition fees
Apply by: 31 July 2026
Reference: SSH-LAW-26

Scan the QR code to apply and for more details.

Huge congratulations to Elina Lin and Jonathan Martin, who represented Warwick Law School in the finals of the prestigious ESU–Essex Court Chambers National Mooting Competition 🏆

After winning their semi-final against the University of Glasgow, they faced Swansea in the grand final before an esteemed judging panel.

Warwick finished as runners-up after an outstanding performance, with both mooters awarded £750 and a mini pupillage at Essex Court Chambers. Congrats to everyone involved!

Join AllAboutLaw’s free Finding Your Future Firm online series from 7–9 July to help you make confident choices about your legal career.

Session 1: The law firm landscape & your priorities
7 July | 2 pm – 2.45 pm

Session 2: From priorities to practice
8 July | 2 pm – 2.45 pm

Session 3: Build your shortlist & strategy
9 July | 2 pm – 2.45 pm
Free to attend — secure your spot today!

Learn how to research firms effectively, identify what matters most to you, and build an application strategy that truly fits your goals.

On Saturday, our PhD students set off on their annual field trip, this year visiting Oxford — with the sun making a very welcome appearance after a week of rain. ☀️

The group explored Christ Church College and Cathedral, the Bodleian Law Library, and other sites across the city.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and to Rui and Farah for organising and supporting the trip.

Law alumni recognised in King’s Birthday Honours 2026 👏

Congratulations to Warwick Law School alumni Professor Patrick Vernon and Professor Richard Moorhead, who have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2026.

Professor Vernon has been awarded a Knighthood for services to Racial Equality, recognising more than 30 years of work championing racial equality and social justice.

Professor Moorhead has been appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to legal ethics.

A huge congratulations to both Patrick and Richard on this outstanding recognition of your dedication, impact and service.

Join the Conversation Shaping Higher Education’s AI Future! 🎓🤖

How is Artificial Intelligence transforming universities, research, teaching, law, and society? What opportunities and challenges lie ahead for students, academics, and institutions?

Join us for “AI and the Future of the University”, an engaging panel evening bringing together leading experts in law, education, technology, and social research to explore the impact of AI on higher education and beyond.

📅 Friday, 3rd July
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Birkbeck, University of London

🎤 Expert panel discussion
❓ Audience Q&A
🎓 Free to attend

Secure your place now at https://www.bbk.ac.uk/events/event/62492/law-on-trial-2026-ai-and-the-future-of-the-university-panel-evening