Events
The School of Law is committed to delivering a series of events each year aimed at supporting our students and wider networks in gaining knowledge, developing skills and keeping up to date with global evolution in the legal sector.
Our events include everything from public lectures and conferences, webinars and workshops and networking opportunities aimed at supporting members of our community.
Whether you are a student looking to continually build the skills and knowledge needed to work in the legal sector, a legal professional exploring trending themes and topics of global law or an employer aiming to gain support in recruitment and networking we have something for you.
2024/25 Events
Our series of 2024/25 events explore the advancing global legal landscape as climate change, equality and technological advancement all play their part on global evolution.
| Date | Event | Summary | Link |
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| 13/11/2024 | Annual Law Lecture | Join Mel Nebhrajani CB as she explores Law, Policy and Decision Making in times of Uncertainty. | Eventbrite |
| 15/11/2024 | Climate Change Panel Discussion | A distinguished panel come together to discuss Advancing Climate Ambitions for Development and Just Transitions. | Eventbrite |
| 07/03/2025 | International Women's Day Panel Discussion | Four guest speakers from the University of Bradford and our industry partners come together to delve into how the legal sector can Accelerate Action in gender parity. | Eventbrite |
| 21/03/2025 | World Water Day Panel Discussion | Guest speakers have an interdisciplinary discussion for World Water Day 2025 focused on the Rights-based approaches to Glacier Preservation and Climate Change. | Eventbrite |
| 03/04/2025 | Career Launch | Our annual Careers Fair invites students to explore live employment opportunity and network with employers to learn about recruitment in the legal sector, apply for current roles and build networks. | Microsoft Forms |
| 26/05/2025 - 03/06/2025 | School of Law Summer School | A packed 7-day schedule explores Emerging Issues in Law as over 30 speakers come together to explore the legal landscape as the world continuously evolves around us due to ongoing social, commercial and political advancements. | Website |
2023/24 Events
Explore the series of events delivered during the 2023/24 academic year here at the University of Bradford, School of Law.
| Date | Event | Summary | Link |
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| 02/11/2023 | Annual Law Lecture | Prof. Mathias Risse, Harvard University, explores the impact that Midjourney and ChatGPT have had as he explores Democracy and Artificial Intelligence. | Eventbrite |
| 16/11/2023 | International Conference on Environmental Law and Governance for Sustainable Development | The 2023 Hybrid International Conference in partnership with the Green Institute, International Law Association, Afe Babalola University and OGEES explores Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for all. | - |
| 08/03/2024 | International Women's Day Panel Discussion | Our annual International Women's Day discussion focuses on the Role of Law in Inspiring Inclusion for Women. | - |
| 22/03/2024 | World Water Day Panel Discussion | In commemoration of World Water Day 2024 the School of Law is hosting a panel discussion around Water Law for Peacebuilding and Sustainability. | - |
| 28/05/2024 - 05/06/2024 | 5th Annual School of Law Summer School | Our 7-day online Summer School focuses on Law in a Time of Global Change. | - |
Other events and activities
Since 2021 the School of Law has delivered a number of signature and landmark events focused on research, global challenges and trending topics in international news.
| Date | Event | Summary | Link |
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| 26/07/2023 - 28/07/2023 | School of Law Conference | Just Transitions and Environmental Justice: Principles, Practice and Implementation Strategies for a Post-Oil Future. | Website |
| 28/04/2023 | International Conference on Artificial Intelligence |
Our International Conference on AI was hosted in partnership with Bennett University. |
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| 24/03/2023 | Bradford Mock Trial Competition 2023 |
A live mock trial competition for two Bradford Schools saw Year 12 students acting as prosecution and defence over a fictitious scenario based on assault occasioning grievous bodily harm. Students from Woodhouse Grove and Bradford Grammar went head-to-head in the Lady Hale Courtroom with HHJ Jonathan Rose presiding. |
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| 15/03/2023 - 17/03/2023 | 3rd Annual Law Competition | Six students compete to win a Smart Car in a mock trial competition sponsored by Bradford law firm, Proctor & Hobbs. | News Article |
| 21/06/2022 | Dissemination Event for HEIF-Funded Research Project |
The School of Law disseminates research into Equality, Access and Inclusion: Small Business in the Bradford District and Government-funded Financial Support and Recovery Plans for Covid-19. The event explores findings from the 3-month study including the awareness of schemes, impact of digital exclusion and challenges of meeting eligibility criteria for businesses. |
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| 23/02/2022 - 17/03/2022 | Conversation in Law Series |
The School of Law hosts a series of webinars with our Conversations in Law series. The first, Royalty, Sex and Scandal, explores the civil sex assault case in the United States, involving Prince Andrew, Duke of York. The second, Might, Right and War, focuses on International Law in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. |
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| 10/11/2021 | Climate Change: Red Hot Challenge |
The online symposium marked the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) focusing on the increased urgency for global action to address the global challenge of climate change. |
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| 06/10/2021 - 01/12/2021 | PGR Research Seminars |
A series of seminars with PGR Students and Supervisors focused on publishing and presenting research and ethical approval processes. |
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