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The School of Law and Social Justice blog is a space where students, academics and professionals share their experiences, expertise and insights, offering a unique perspective on the dynamic world of law, justice and society.

My Experience as a Law Clinic Student: Skills Gained and Lessons LearnedMy Experience as a Law Clinic Student: Skills Gained and Lessons Learned

My Experience as a Law Clinic Student: Skills Gained and Lessons Learned

Being a part of the University of Liverpool Law Clinic has provided me with the opportunity to develop and expand many of my legal and career skills and has introduced me to new levels within my Law course that I could not have discovered on my own.

Posted on: 17 February 2025

Employability Study Trip to DublinEmployability Study Trip to Dublin

Employability Study Trip to Dublin

I had the incredible opportunity to embark on a five-day employability trip to Dublin with a group of 16 fellow Law and Social Justice students exploring one of the most culturally and academically rich cities in the world.

Posted on: 10 February 2025

My three-month experience at the European Court of Human RightsMy three-month experience at the European Court of Human Rights

My three-month experience at the European Court of Human Rights

I moved to Strasbourg, France, to complete an exciting three-month internship at the European Court of Human Rights at the end of August. I was encouraged to apply for this by my lecturer after excelling in the Law of the European Convention of Human Rights modules. It was an exciting and rewarding experience that challenged me in ways I never expected.

Posted on: 2 January 2025

Exploring Mediation: Key Insights and Career Tips from the Mediation Workshop Exploring Mediation: Key Insights and Career Tips from the Mediation Workshop

Exploring Mediation: Key Insights and Career Tips from the Mediation Workshop

The School of Law and Social Justice recently hosted an introductory Mediation Skills workshop for students, run by Solutions Talk. In this blog, I share my experience of the workshop and the valuable lessons I learned.

Posted on: 9 December 2024

My Internship with Judge Wendy Beetlestone in PhiladelphiaMy Internship with Judge Wendy Beetlestone in Philadelphia

My Internship with Judge Wendy Beetlestone in Philadelphia

Over the summer, I spent an amazing six weeks in Philadelphia, USA, completing an internship in the Chambers of District Judge Wendy Beetlestone at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Posted on: 14 November 2024

Geneva Law Study TripGeneva Law Study Trip

Geneva Law Study Trip

I attended a study trip to Geneva with three other second-year law students to visit the UN institutions. This trip was a fantastic opportunity to enhance and develop our understanding of international law, build new friendships and explore a new city.

Posted on: 28 October 2024

Building community through writing bootcampsBuilding community through writing bootcamps

Building community through writing bootcamps

For the third consecutive year, we were excited to host writing boot camps for our third-year students.

Posted on: 23 October 2024

Welcome week: Treasuring the Treasure HuntWelcome week: Treasuring the Treasure Hunt

Welcome week: Treasuring the Treasure Hunt

Welcome Week is always a highlight of the academic year, marking a renewal of energy and hope for the months ahead.

Posted on: 23 September 2024

My First Model UN Experience: Lessons and Highlights from CoEMoN 2024My First Model UN Experience: Lessons and Highlights from CoEMoN 2024

My First Model UN Experience: Lessons and Highlights from CoEMoN 2024

From the 26th to the 28th of August 2024, I had the opportunity to participate in my first Model United Nations (MUN), thanks to the School of Law and Social Justice. I took part in the Council of Europe Model of Negotiation (CoEMonN), a simulation of the Council of Europe held in Strasbourg, France.

Posted on: 9 September 2024

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