The Faculty of Laws at UCL has a world-class academic reputation confirmed by its ranking in the UK government 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE). It is also rated in the highest category in the UK for higher education teaching excellence.… Read more ›
For the 6th year running, the Legal Theory Group at Edinburgh Law School is organising a workshop series, which will take place from Tuesday 28 May to Friday 31 May 2013, in Old College, Edinburgh. Although the central organization of… Read more ›
Every other year, the International Academy of Law and Mental Health convenes the International Congress on Law and Mental Health, bringing together the international community of researchers, academics, practitioners and professionals in the field whose wide-ranging perspectives provide for a comprehensive… Read more ›
In this new peer-reviewed journal articles will explore both ‘internal’ legal history (doctrinal and disciplinary developments in the law) and ‘external’ legal history (legal ideas and institutions in wider contexts). Rooted in the complexity of the various Western legal traditions… Read more ›
This is an Academic Position in a University Faculty of Law. Candidates are expected to have a PhD in Law; Considerable experience in teaching at the University Level; Demonstrable interest in research in areas of law relevant to the Caribbean.… Read more ›
The Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (IALS) announces another series of events this June, with two core conferences focusing legislation. After having presented you with a first topic on the on-line legislation service in the UK, the IALS invites you… Read more ›
On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 through Friday, May 24, 2013, Lee Epstein and Andrew Martin will be teaching their annual Conducting Empirical Legal Scholarship workshop. This workshop will be held in Los Angeles, and is co-sponsored by USC Gould School… Read more ›
In the light of the discharge of the jury in the trial of Vicky Pryce, questions have been asked about the value of the jury system. Professor John Spencer discusses the pitfalls of the system over the years and suggests… Read more ›
The Board of the Ius Commune Research School has decided, as result of the great success of the last years, to organize this year again the Ius Commune Prize. The prize will be awarded to the graduate student or starting researcher… Read more ›
The Kent Law school is looking to appoint a Research Associate to undertake research on the European Research Council (ERC) funded project titled ‘The Role and Future of National Constitutions in European and Global Governance’. The project has three objectives.… Read more ›
Almost a quarter of jurors in England and Wales currently misunderstand the restrictions on internet use during a trial, according to research just published. A significant number, 16%, wrongly believe they are not even allowed to check their emails while they are… Read more ›
The Department of Applied Social Studies is looking for a post-doctoral scholar in Criminology. You may already be delivering Criminology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. One of the strengths you may already have is in a deep understanding of criminology… Read more ›
The Oxford Jurisprudence Discussion Group has the pleasure to announce two final events, thus ending a series of conferences which are scheduled to take place throughout the entire month of May. The first conference will be hosted by Margaret Martin, from… Read more ›
Accounts of political legitimacy revolve around two core values: expertise and participation. The demands of each value are so compelling that neither a purely participatory nor a purely expertise-based account of the legitimacy of authority will succeed. In this paper I discuss the… Read more ›
The first comprehensive commentary on the wide-ranging reforms following Sir Rupert Jackson’s Review of Civil Litigation Costs With a foreword from Mr Justice Ramsey who has been instrumental in the implementation of the reforms Includes coverage of why the reforms are… Read more ›