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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

Studying Society and Collaborating with External PartnersStudying Society and Collaborating with External Partners

Studying Society and Collaborating with External Partners

The 2023/24 academic year marked a significant shift in the delivery of the SOCI106: Studying Society module. This module, a cornerstone for first-year sociology students, embraced an innovative approach with four distinct strands: research methods, critical study skills, community and belonging, and embedded employability.

Posted on: 23 August 2024

Strasbourg Law Study TripStrasbourg Law Study Trip

Strasbourg Law Study Trip

In June 2024, along with 20 fellow second- and third-year students from Liverpool Law School, I embarked on an unforgettable journey to Strasbourg, France. Known as a central hub for European governance, Strasbourg is home to major institutions like the EU Parliament, the Council of Europe and the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). Our trip offered us the unique privilege of exploring these key organisations up close.

Posted on: 5 August 2024

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