Universities

Dr Smita Kheria has been elected as chair of the Socio-Legal Studies Association (SLSA). Dr Kheria, a senior lecturer in intellectual property law at Edinburgh Law School, is the first woman of colour to hold the position since the association was established in 1990.

A special feedback forum will be held to mark 10 years since the establishment of the Sheriff Appeal Court. The event on Wednesday 14 May will hear directly from those who use the court. Attendance is welcomed from advocates, solicitor advocates, solicitors, and others with experience of the appeals

A new Scots Law degree will start at the University of West of Scotland’s (UWS) Paisley campus in September 2025. The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programme is a four-year degree with the potential to be undertaken part-time over a six-year period and is fully accredited by the Law Society of Scotla

The University of Glasgow hosted the Brown-Mosten International Client Consultation Competition (BMICCC) earlier this month.

The University of Glasgow’s GO Justice Centre is a key partner in a new research centre led by the University of Liverpool. The Centre for People’s Justice (CPJ) is a coalition of 45 organisations from community, business, philanthropic, cultural, artistic, charitable, legal, government

On 28 March University of Strathclyde Mediation Clinic held its 5th Annual Conference, “Growing mediation, your practice and beyond.” The online event was a great success, attracting over 70 delegates from across the UK and overseas. It featured an array of leaders in the field of mediat

Professor Abbe Brown is among the new fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) recognised as outstanding individuals whose contributions are shaping society in Scotland and beyond. The professor of intellectual property law at the University of Aberdeen is among the 2025 cohort celebrating le

Protestors charged with non-violent offences should be able to explain their motives in court as part of their legal defence, new research argues. A new study from the University of Birmingham, Aston University and Keele University has argued that trials should "respect the integrity of publicly acc

Aberdeen University's Main Faculty Moot Final will be held on Wednesday. The event promises an evening of intellectual engagement and networking opportunities, featuring judges Sheila Webster, Andrew Webster KC and Frank Fowlie.

Edinburgh Law School and Brodies LLP are hosting the Charles Smith Memorial Lecture later this month, which this year takes the form of a discussion panel to mark the 30th anniversary of the Brodies Environmental Law lecture series. The UK has set ambitious legal targets to reach net zero by mid-cen

The Aberdeen Law Project (ALP) has successfully obtained a four-figure sum for a client through a simple procedure application to the Sheriff Court. Prior to ALP’s engagement in the matter, the client had paid a deposit for solar panels that the company failed to install. The client had attemp

The Aberdeen Law Project’s representation team has announced the launch of its new advice note service. The service aims to provide individuals with advice and opinions on one-off issues that do not require extensive legal representation and operates alongside the regular clinic.

Edinburgh Law School's mooting team won the Stair Society Legal History Moot, which was held at the beginning of March. 

The Aberdeen Law Project (ALP) has successfully negotiated a four-figure settlement in mediation in connection with a long-running property dispute.  Prior to engaging ALP, the client had been unable to recover compensation for damage caused to their property by neighbours. Following mediation,

A conference to commemorate the life, work and career of Professor Alan Boyle will be held next month in Edinburgh. Professor Boyle was professor of public international law at the University of Edinburgh between 1995 and 2017. During this time, he made an immense contribution to the scholarly life