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Middle Temple Open Day for Schools and Universities

The Middle Temple organises an Open Day every year, usually in March, aimed at students at Sixth Form and undergraduate, postgraduate or GDL level with an interest in a career at the Bar. Experienced practitioners as well as students will be on hand to provide information on all aspects of training for and a career at the Bar. The next Open Day is scheduled for Saturday 25 March 2023.

Link: https://www.middletemple.org.uk/becoming-barrister/open-day

Student Society Funding. Twice a year Lincoln's Inn offers financial support to Bar and Law societies across the UK, in order to help students run events and schemes for aspiring barristers. Applications for the Hilary term are now open. Deadline: 22 March 2023

Find out more and apply: https://fs28.formsite.com/ZwdPlO/0zep1i30e4/index?utm_campaign=SocietyFundingHil25&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=Newsletter

On Monday 13th March, 6-7pm in S0.21 CLAW and WLS have arranged a talk by Wilas Techo, the president of the Population and Community Development Association (PDA) ), one of the largest NGOs in Thailand (https://pda.or.th/en/)

It is an opportunity to see Sustainable Development Goals in action (rural development) through the work of PDA and to explore a career working in NGOs. Please do join us for an insightful talk!

Warwick Women’s Summit

The Warwick Women’s Summit is a one-of-a-kind student-led event in the UK and will be dedicated to female empowerment. We will be hosting 2 panel-discussions focused on Careers and Intersectionality along with breakout room workshops and a Networking Session and the overall event will engage, inspire and empower and did so for more than 150 female students last year.

Our sponsors, including HSBC, Macquarie, Deutsche Bank, Newton and partners including PwC, BCG, Gain etc endorse and support our event and we would love for your department's students to be a part of the summit.

The event will be held in the FAB on the 12th of March this year from 11am to 6pm, with 25+ speakers from organisations such as Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, L’Oreal, the Big 4 and more. In particular the Founder and CEO of Pink Legal as well as a Solicitor at Herbert Smith Freehills.

Buy tickets: https://www.warwicksu.com/venues-events/events/24769/23990/ and instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/warwickwomenssummit/

Warwick Women’s Summit Warwick Students' Union - creating a better experience for students at Warwick.

Global Careers Insights Series: online.

Warwick students are in demand all over the World. If you would like to find out about overseas internships and graduate career opportunities, come meet international employers right here on campus. Book your place on Warwick’s Global Careers Insight Series of 15-minute presentations from 50+ top recruiting employers from Europe, China (Mainland & Hong Kong), SE Asia and India. Each day includes an opening employer panel discussion, followed by short employer presentations.

Wednesday 8 March China 09:00 - 11:45am Day 2, (Part 1) China (Mandarin speaking).
Wednesday 8 March India 12:30 - 2:30pm Day 2, (Part 2) India.
Thursday 9 March Hong Kong & SE Asia 08:00 - 12:00pm Day 3, (Part 1) Hong Kong and SE Asia.
Thursday 9 March Europe 12:00 - 3:00pm Day 3, (Part 2) Europe.

Find out more: https://myadvantage.warwick.ac.uk/students/settings/preferences?returnUrl=%2Fstudents%2Fevents%2Fdetail%2F2825624

The Central and Eastern European Conference for Interdisciplinary Research (CEECIR)

The Central and Eastern European Conference for Interdisciplinary Research (CEECIR). Date: Saturday 18 March 2023, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Location: Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Building (IBRB).

The Central and Eastern European Conference for Interdisciplinary Research (CEECIR) is taking place at Warwick this year! Its mission is to provide students with an opportunity to present their research about the region alongside renowned academics, practitioners, and change-makers. The event will be a rare opportunity for you to make connections and contribute to the development of an academic community concerned with the future of Central and Eastern Europe.

Find out more:

The Central and Eastern European Conference for Interdisciplinary Research (CEECIR) Warwick Students' Union - creating a better experience for students at Warwick.

CLAW Exec 2023/2024 Applications are now open.

Want to be a part of the CLAW exec? Applications opened on Wednesday 1st March at 10am and close at 10am on Wednesday 8th of March!

Link: https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1I121_afqNdGvwMTHnqyfZS0irGeaqqOnzvFCUctz_Gs/mobilebasic

The theme for the 2023 International Women's Day, ‘DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality’, highlights the need to bridge the gender gap and access opportunities in digital education for women and girls. Over 10 million girls are out of school in Nigeria, with no access to digital and technological education. To commemorate the day, we are raising funds to train 50 girls in Nigeria in digital and technological courses, thus increasing their employability skills.'

We will be having an offline fundraise in 3 different locations for 3 days consecutively, 8th - 10th March 2023. These are the locations: 8th March, 2023 - The Warwick Law School, 9th March - Outside the Library, 10th March - Outside the Rootes Grocery Store.

Calling final-year students! The National Student Survey (NSS) is your opportunity to give honest feedback on your course, so we can make improvements to the Warwick student experience.

All students eligible to complete the NSS will be entered into a prize draw to win cash prizes or vouchers: www.thestudentsurvey.com

'Is there a limit to the extraterritorial application of competition law?' with Dr Qianlan Wu on Monday, 6 March 2023 at 3pm - 4pm (GMT), Faculty of Arts, FAB2.43.

About the Event:
In economic globalization, competition agencies have referred to the unilateral and extraterritorial application of domestic competition rules and bilateral cooperations as the main legal instruments to tackle the challenges. Such enforcement does not necessarily promote international trade liberalization. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), which came into force in January 2022, is the world's largest free trade area covering the ten ASEAN member states and its five FTA partners. Chapter 13 of the RCEP agreement sets out principles and institutional framework for competition law enforcement within the multilateral partnership. The paper critically assesses the arrangement and examines to what extent it has departed from the unilateral and bilateral extraterritorial application of competition laws and constituted a novel model.

About the Speaker:
Dr Qianlan Wu is an assistant professor in the school of law, University of Nottingham. Her research focuses on international competition laws and the development of Antimonopoly Law in China and the changing relationships among the state, law and market economy in China's reforms.

The Central and Eastern European Conference for Interdisciplinary Research (CEECIR)

Central and Eastern European Conference on Interdisciplinary Research (CEECIR) is the place where the experience of academic professionals meets the ambitions of young students. The formula of the conference combines the presentation of students' papers with keynote lectures delivered by experts in various fields. CEECIR is a unique opportunity to network with experienced academics and renowned experts. It is also a perfect occasion to develop academic writing skills and a chance for the first publication. All undergraduate and postgraduate students are welcome to participate.

The interdisciplinary dialogue between young scholars from different backgrounds aims to raise the awareness about the challenges in Central and Eastern Europe and create a platform for sharing valuable experience and knowledge.

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The Central and Eastern European Conference for Interdisciplinary Research (CEECIR) Warwick Students' Union - creating a better experience for students at Warwick.

Racial Capitalism and the Anthropocene. Thursday 9 March 2023 17:00-18:00 | S0.20 (Social Sciences). Professor Carmen G. Gonzalez. Loyola University, Chicago School of Law.

Racial capitalism is a useful framework for understanding the intersecting socio-ecological crises of the Anthropocene, including unprecedented environmental degradation, extreme economic inequality, and the resurgence of authoritarian ethno-nationalism. This lecture examines the logic of racial capitalism in order to distinguish between reforms that entrench the system and those that facilitate its transformation.

Professor Gonzalez is a world-renowned expert in international environmental law, environmental justice, human rights and the environment, and food security. She has taught at numerous prestigious academic institutions around the globe and has participated in environmental law capacity projects in Asia, Latin America, and the former Soviet Union. She was chair of the Environmental Law Section of the Association of American Law Schools and served as member and vice-chair of the IUCN Academy of Environmental Law. She serves on the Board of Trustees of Earthjustice, the largest public interest environmental law firm in the United States. Prior to becoming a professor, she clerked for U.S. District Court Judge Thelton E. Henderson in San Francisco, practiced law with Pillsbury, Madison & Sutro, and served as assistant regional counsel at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Please register to attend: warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/law/student-hub/forms/event-reg/

First year LLB students Siara Parveen and Charlotte Neal, successfully completed the regional semi-final of the Student Client Interviewing Competition (CIC) held in Sheffield earlier this month. Read more: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/law/news/?newsItem=8a17841b8659de1e018692b647436852

The Warwick Law School, University of Warwick, is pleased to host the 2023 British Association of Comparative Law (BACL) annual postgraduate workshop. The workshop is open to PhD candidates at any stage of their research, from any part of the world, who work on any aspect of Comparative Law. The event will be held over two half-days: the afternoon of Tuesday 2 May, and the morning of Wednesday 3 May.

We are very pleased that Dr Alex Schwartz (Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Glasgow) will give a keynote address entitled, “Comparison in Empirical and Computational Legal Studies” on Tuesday 3 May. A workshop dinner will be held on Tuesday evening.

Any PhD candidate wishing to present a paper at the workshop should submit an abstract (of 250 words) and a CV to both Dr Daniel Matthews ([email protected]) and Professor Jacqueline Hodgson ([email protected]). Please include “[your name] – BACL postgraduate workshop abstract” as the subject line for the email. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday 1 March 2023.

Papers are welcome in any area of law, and using any methodology or approach, but papers must have a clear comparative focus. Students selected to present at the workshop will be advised on or before Wednesday 15 March 2023. A workshop programme, and registration information for presenters and other attendees, will be released shortly thereafter.

Registration fees: £35 (for those with affiliation at BACL-member institutions); £45 (all others).

WLS Research Fellows Attend the Royal Society Event for British Academy Fellows from Ukraine

On the 15th of February 2023, the Royal Society hosted an event for British Academy Fellows from Ukraine, which was attended by fellows from the WLS research team – Dr Aisel Omarova and Dr Maryna Utkina.

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WLS Research Fellows Attend the Royal Society Event for British Academy Fellows from Ukraine On the 15th of February 2023, the Royal Society hosted an event for British Academy Fellows from Ukraine, which was attended by fellows from the WLS research team – Dr Aisel Omarova and Dr Maryna Utki…

Policing, Culture and Community — Resonate Festival

Policing, Culture and Community. Date: Tuesday, 14 March 2023
14:00-15:00. A webinar exploring the ways arts and culture can shift perceptions of policing.

The benefits of arts and culture in social, civic, health, and economic terms are widely researched, but until now, police forces have seldom engaged with creative endeavours in a sustained and systematic way. In 2019, however, West Midlands Police (WMP) embarked on a unique partnership with the Coventry City of Culture Trust (the Trust) in the delivery of Coventry UK City of Culture 2021. This partnership sought to enable officers to engage with arts and culture as a means of building positive community relationships, particularly amongst more vulnerable and seldom heard communities.

In this webinar, we will explore the findings from our research into this partnership, and into the broader potential for police partnerships with artists and creative practitioners outside and beyond the City of Culture. We situate our analysis within the context of a widespread crisis in police legitimacy, considering the ways in which arts-based interventions can offer a democratising space in which mutual perceptions can begin to shift; and exploring the complexities and challenges of these endeavours.

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Policing, Culture and Community — Resonate Festival A webinar exploring research into how the arts and culture can shift perceptions of policing

Mediation training
Training and volunteer positions are available from Warwick Mediation, the university’s peer mediation service. Mediation training is online and takes place over 40 hours. It is accredited by the Civil Mediation Council and International Mediation Institute. The training is £650 (including VAT and assessment for Civil Mediation Council and International Mediation Institute purposes) which is offered at to students at 1/3rd of the usual price.
More informatio: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/law/student-hub/warwickmediation/training/

The human right to vaccines during COVID-19
Professor Forman will discuss disparities in access to COVID-19 vaccines from the perspective of human rights, considering, in particular the ongoing development of a right to medicines and vaccines, as well as the implications of current developments (such as the international treaty on pandemic prevention and preparedness, which is currently in negotiation).
Link: https://warwick.ac.uk/global/north-america/the-right-to-vaccines/

Barcelona International Summer School 2023

Barcelona Summer School UPF - Deadline to apply 6th March.
Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona have been delivering this established summer school for 6 years and courses are available across various disciplines and are predominantly taught in English.
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Barcelona International Summer School 2023 Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona have been delivering this established summer school for 6 years and courses are available across various disciplines and are predominantly taught in English.

Alex Horne praises School Tasking primary outreach project

Taskmaster creator and co-presenter ‘little’ Alex Horne has provided a recorded testimonial about Warwick Law School’s Dr Ali Struthers and the hard work and commitment she has shown to the School Tasking project.
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Alex Horne praises School Tasking primary outreach project Taskmaster creator and co-presenter ‘little’ Alex Horne has provided a recorded testimonial about Warwick Law School’s Dr Ali Struthers and the hard work and commitment she has shown to the School Tas…

WLS & CLAW welfare social.
Together with CLAW we have organised a welfare social for our students who might be stressed out by upcoming deadlines and exams. Please join us if you fancy on 24th Feb 3-5pm n the Student Hub. Grab a cup of tea and some biscuits and unwind with us!

Curious about mediation? International Student Mediator Network

Students are invited to join this project which connects students from across the world to learn more about mediation in other countries and contexts, develop skills and build international networks. The project will involve students joining teams and meeting online for around 4/5 hours a week for three months. There are student leader positions available and opportunities to present at conferences.

Interested students should apply here before 28 February: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/law/student-hub/warwickmediation/ismn/

Get ahead and get hired! Join us for a workshop on Wednesday 1 March, 12-2pm, to help prepare you to make the most of Warwick’s leading Global Careers Insight Series of 15-minute presentations with 50+ top recruiting employers taking place 7th to 9th March 2023.
Get ahead and Get Hired Agenda:
• 12-12.15pm – Arrival at Oculus Building, room OCO.03
• 12.15-12.30pm – How to make the most of the Global Careers Insight Series
• 12.30 – 1.00pm: Boost your applications and CV hints and tips
• 1.00 – 1.30pm: Acing interviews and assessment centres
• 1.30-2.00pm: Your global mindset – stand out in your applications

Paid 11 April trip to Paris to work in Jones Day office.

Students are encourage to get the application checked by the Careers Team by booking a 15 minute appointment via MyAdvantage: https://myadvantage.warwick.ac.uk/students/settings/preferences?returnUrl=%2Fstudents%2Fappointments%2Fapp%2Ftopic%2F21%3FsiteId%3D1

Understanding Wellbeing Online module is open to all Warwick Students. Students can self-enrol in Moodle and work through the module at their own pace. It is HEAR accredited and it is now included as an activity in the Warwick Award.

Warwick Congress 2023 : BEYOND BORDERS

Warwick Congress Conference Early Bird Tickets are live. Join for a weekend of international speakers including CEO's, Politicians, Start Ups and Top Lawyers on the 18th and 19th of February. The ticket price includes 8+ speakers over two days, a law panel, CV clinic, refreshments and networking drinks on the 19th.
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Warwick Congress 2023 : BEYOND BORDERS Join us for the conference: Beyond Borders! We have international speakers, diverse perspectives and networking with free drinks, canapés!

Secrets to Success Birmingham - with Gowling WLG, Mills & Reeve, Shoosmiths and ULaw - Legal Cheek

Legal Cheek’s upcoming IN-PERSON event, ‘Secrets to Success Birmingham – with Gowling WLG, Mills & Reeve, Shoosmiths and ULaw’, taking place on Wednesday 1 March (4-6:30pm) at The University of Law’s (ULaw) Birmingham campus.

The event is free to attend and open to all students and graduates - the sign up link is here:

Secrets to Success Birmingham - with Gowling WLG, Mills & Reeve, Shoosmiths and ULaw - Legal Cheek Wednesday 1 March, 4pm to 6:30pm, taking place IN-PERSON at ULaw Birmingham

Warwick Law PGR Conference 2023- 'Law in Dark Times' taking place Friday the 17th of February.
Sign up: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/law/events/law-pgr-conference-law-in-dark-times/

Warwick Law PGR Conference 2023- 'Law in Dark Times' taking place Friday the 17th of February. The Conference will provide a supportive and collaborative platform for doctoral researchers to present and discuss their research to other academics and researchers attending the event. There is still time to sign up to attend the conference using the following link https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/law/events/law-pgr-conference-law-in-dark-times/.

WAPTE - Dean of Students office - Warwick

The Warwick Awards for Personal Tutoring Excellence (WAPTE) are now open. It would be great to see nominations from students and staff for personal tutors in Law. Students and staff can nominate via the links on this page WAPTE - Dean of Students office - Warwick The deadline is 17 February.
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WAPTE - Dean of Students office - Warwick The Warwick Awards for Personal Tutoring Excellence (WAPTE) recognise and reward outstanding practice by Warwick's network of personal tutors.

Student newsletter: Law Trove Student Survey.
Oxford University Press are seeking feedback from students on their Law Trove ebook platform. For a chance to win 3 books from the Very Short Introductions series, please spend 5 minutes completing this online survey. Closing date is 5 March.
Link: https://oxfordunivpress.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dm49LsctMUEXvvg?inst=warw