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The City Law School is one of London's major law schools, shaping the future of legal education in London for 170 years. We are part of City St George's, University of London. https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/about/schools/law
🎉 Last week, Prof Susan Blake and Danon Pritchard delivered an engaging masterclass on the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence in legal practice. They explored innovations in AI-driven document review and examining its expanding role within the legal profession & the justice system.
🎉 The City Law School celebrates legal excellence across generations of alumni in Malaysia. ⚖️ The Annual Malaysian Alumni Reception in Kuala Lumpur celebrates our graduates’ lasting contributions to Malaysia’s legal and professional life. Read below ⬇️ www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
The City Law School celebrates legal excellence across generations of alumni in Malaysia | City St George's, University of London
The City Law School hosts Annual Malaysian Alumni Reception in Kuala Lumpur.
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During @citystgeorges.bsky.social's #GlobalWeek2025, we had the pleasure of hosting a thought-provoking symposium on EU law and policy on customs and global value chains at a time of upheaval.🌎 @thecitylawschool.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu @39essexchambers.bsky.social @tilburg-university.bsky.social
🎓 This insightful session shed light on the evolving interpretation of Art 6 ECHR and ongoing challenges in ensuring meaningful access to justice. 🙏 Thank you everyone for joining us and we look forward to having you again at @thecitylawschool.bsky.social, @citystgeorges.bsky.social!
🌍 Join us this Global Week for Beyond Cop: Who Can Help Deliver a Sustainable Future? 🗣️ In conversation with John Elkington and Jessica Simor KC More details at the link below 👇 @jedodermatt.bsky.social www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Many thanks to @johnshopkinsiaa.bsky.social & University of Bologna Law Faculty for organising the second edition of their EU-China symposia on 'Turning the tides- the future of EU-China digital cooperation' @martinicogi.bsky.social @thecitylawschool.bsky.social
Check out this great review of Dr @anzapp.bsky.social and Professor Enrico Bonadio's edited collection! elgarpublishing.bsky.social @cblpleeds.bsky.social @thecitylawschool.bsky.social
Andrea Zappalaglio @anzapp.bsky.social · 11mo agoRead @jocelynbos.se great review of 'The Future of Geographical Indications' on #TheIPKAT here: @lawatleeds.bsky.social @cblpleeds.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social
📅 Tue 18 Nov, 5-7 pm 📍 TG013 @thecitylawschool.bsky.social Join us to celebrate our global community and find out more about opportunities to engage with the world! More information can be found below!
Book symposium: EU law and policy on customs and global value chains at a time of upheaval | City St George's, University of London
In this book symposium, the authors of two recent publications on EU law and policy on customs and global value chains will present their new books.
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⚖️ The Centre for Justice Reform and the Legal Practice Hub hosted a panel discussion of the implications of the Independent Review of the Criminal Courts, led by Sir Brian Leveson. Read more about the event here 👇 www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Discussion of the Leveson Review Proposals at The City Law School | City St George's, University of London
The Centre for Justice Reform and the Legal Practice hub jointly host panel event on the proposals.
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Come along to our next event! Details below 👇
Institute for the Study of European Law (ISEL)@clsisel.bsky.social · 11mo ago📢 Registrations are still open for our next event taking place on Friday, 17 October, when prof Danielle Gallo will talk about the 'Contemporary Trajectories of Direct Effect in EU Law'! @thecitylawschool.bsky.social @thecitylawschool.bsky.social
✏️Finally, a warm thank you to our #LLB student Otilia Nzoubou for joining us in her new capacity as a #EULaw Lawbore journalist this semester! @thecitylawschool.bsky.social @thecitylawschool.bsky.social @ceudeminst.bsky.social @weareceu.bsky.social
📣 Upcoming Event! The Law Commission Homicide Review 📅 14th October, 5-7.30pm ⚖️ Hosted by the Centre for Justice Reform and the Legal Practice Hub. More details 👇 www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
The Law Commission Homicide Review | City St George's, University of London
Join us for a panel discussion on the Law Commission’s review of homicide, exploring murder, manslaughter, defences, domestic abuse cases, and sentencing.
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🖍️Join us for 'Contemporary Trajectories of Direct Effect in EU Law: A Reappraisal' w/ guest Daniele Gallo, #LuissUniversity Rome & discussants: Lilija Alijeva, @elifmendosk.bsky.social & chair: Francesca Strumia 🗓️Fri, 17 Oct 2025, 5-6pm GMT 📍Room TG13 @thecitylawschool.bsky.social 👇Register below
Contemporary Trajectories of Direct Effect in EU Law: A Reappraisal | City St George's, University of London
The seminar, which builds upon Prof. Gallo’s book on Direct Effect in EU Law (EU Law Library Series, OUP, 2025), will offer a fresh understanding of direct effect in EU law.
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💡There's still time to register for 'Autocratic Legalism Meets Supranational Opportunism' w/ Profs @profkochenov.bsky.social, @azmanova.bsky.social @faheye.bsky.social & F. Strumia 🙏Join us at @thecitylawschool.bsky.social! @citystgeorges.bsky.social @ceudeminst.bsky.social @weareceu.bsky.social
Institute for the Study of European Law (ISEL)@clsisel.bsky.social · 12mo ago📢Join us for 'Autocratic Legalism Meets Supranational Opportunism' with special guest @profkochenov.bsky.social @ceudeminst.bsky.social @weareceu.bsky.social, discussant F. Strumia, chair @faheye.bsky.social @citystgeorges.bsky.social 📅Thu, 2 Oct, 17-18h GMT 📍 TG14 @thecitylawschool.bsky.social
📣 Upcoming Event! 🗣️Join us for a Discussion of the Leveson Review Proposals 📅 7th October, 5-7.30pm More details below 👇 www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Discussion of the Leveson Review Proposals | City St George's, University of London
Join us for a lively panel discussion on the Leveson Review’s controversial proposals for reforming the Criminal Justice System, including limits on the right to jury trial.
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Join us if you are in #London for: 📅 Thursday, 2nd October 2025, 17:00-18:00 GMT: 📌 'Autocratic Legalism Meets Supranational Opportunism: The Battle for the Future of the Rule of Law in the EU' w/ @profkochenov.bsky.social 📍 TG14, The City Law School 🔗 www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Autocratic Legalism Meets Supranational Opportunism: The Battle for the Future of the Rule of Law in the European Union | City St George's, University of London
This event approaches the EU's response to the democratic and Rule of Law backsliding over the past ten years from the perspective of the effects of the steps taken by supranational institutions.
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📢 Updated Events Program – Now Live! 🎉 We’re excited to announce our updated Events Program + registration links: 🗓️Monday, 29 September, 12:00-13:30 CEST: 📌'The ICJ Advisory Opinion on Occupied Palestinian Territory and the European Union: Legal Reflections' 📍Hybrid 🔗 esil-sedi.eu/ig-eu-global...
📢Join us for 'Autocratic Legalism Meets Supranational Opportunism' with special guest @profkochenov.bsky.social @ceudeminst.bsky.social @weareceu.bsky.social, discussant F. Strumia, chair @faheye.bsky.social @citystgeorges.bsky.social 📅Thu, 2 Oct, 17-18h GMT 📍 TG14 @thecitylawschool.bsky.social
Autocratic Legalism Meets Supranational Opportunism: The Battle for the Future of the Rule of Law in the European Union | City St George's, University of London
This event approaches the EU's response to the democratic and Rule of Law backsliding over the past ten years from the perspective of the effects of the steps taken by supranational institutions.
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🗓️Friday, 17th October 2025, 17:00-18:00 GMT: 🖍️Contemporary Trajectories of Direct Effect in EU Law: A Reappraisal' w/ Prof Daniele Gallo 🔗 www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve... Stay tuned, more coming soon! @citystgeorges.bsky.social @thecitylawschool.bsky.social l
Contemporary Trajectories of Direct Effect in EU Law: A Reappraisal | City St George's, University of London
The seminar, which builds upon Prof. Gallo’s book on Direct Effect in EU Law (EU Law Library Series, OUP, 2025), will offer a fresh understanding of direct effect in EU law.
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📣 Cheers to 30 Years: Entering a New Era of Multilateral Trade Rules 🎉 Join us in celebrating WTO's 30th anniversary and discuss its impact on trade rules and overall global trade dynamics. 📅 29 September, 1-7pm For more details and the programme, click the link below 👇 ow.ly/yl1150WV8lm
Cheers to 30 Years: Entering a New Era of Multilateral Trade Rules | City St George's, University of London
This symposium seeks to reflect on the successes and challenges faced by the WTO over the last 30 years and discuss potential solutions moving forward.
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In the meantime, join our first co-supported event 'The ICJ Advisory Opinion on Occupied Palestinian Territory and the European Union: Legal Reflections' (29 September) ⛓️ esil-sedi.eu/ig-eu-global...
IG on The EU as a Global Actor | The ICJ Advisory Opinion on Occupied Palestinian Territory and the European Union: Legal Reflections – European Society of International Law | Société européenne de dr...
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🎉We're Back: Exciting New Events Programme Launching This Term! After a refreshing summer break, we're thrilled to announce the return of our events program - check out our poster for a sneak peek! 👉Full details will be announced very soon! @thecitylawschool.bsky.social @citystgeorges.bsky.social
🎉 Prof David Collins has been appointed as the Kwa Cheok Choo Distinguished Visitor at the National University of Singapore this fall. ⚖️ He will be teaching a short course at NUS on International Economic Law and the Digital Economy. Congratulations David on this prestigious achievement! 🙌
NEXT WEEK: 8 Sept Join us for 'Litigation Funding at the Crossroads: Reviewing new European and UK approaches to Third Party Funding' - a re-launch of the European Law Institute (ELI) Hub Hosted by The City Law School Law School, @thecitylawschool.bsky.social and @biicl.bsky.social buff.ly/V6P6JLa
Less than 1 % of the world’s population are international refugees, asylum seekers or displaced abroad by humanitarian crises (source: @unhrc.bsky.social and @washingtonpost.com) yet our societies project at them all our anger, bias, and xenophobic feelings. #refugees #migrants
Read our latest blog post by @dimitriosgian.bsky.social on ''Good' and 'Poor' Criminal Defence Lawyering From a Legal Cosmopolitan Perspective.' 👇 ow.ly/bw3P50WziyQ
‘Good’ and ‘poor’ criminal defence lawyering from a legal cosmopolitan perspective – City Law Forum
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🎓On 1st July ISEL and @thecitylawschool.bsky.social hosted a forum to discuss the future directions of data governance and data regulation. If you are interested in learning more about the proceedings of the conference, read this short blogpost with the main takeaways:👇 @citystgeorges.bsky.social
How do we see the future of data and its regulation globally? The next chapter for binding law in global data governance. – City Law Forum
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⚖️ Dr Lilija Alijeva FHEA Alijeva and Prof Tawhida Ahmed hosted Elected United Nations Human Rights Committee Member, Prof Yvonne Donders at the DiverCity Workshop 2025. The debate explored the role of UN human rights monitoring body in minority rights protection 👇 ow.ly/cVEh50WsyCC
The City Law School academics debate the role of UN human rights monitoring body in minority rights protection | City St George's, University of London
Dr Lilija Alijeva and Professor Tawhida Ahmed host the Elected United Nations Human Rights Committee Member, Professor Yvonne Donders, at the DiverCity Workshop 2025.
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Here's to the Class of 2025! 🎉 Congratulations to all who celebrated their graduations this week, we hope you had as much fun as we did! 🙌 👋 Here is a short farewell video with words from our Executive Dean Prof Richard Ashcroft. Please keep in touch!
📣 Join our next workshop on 'A Future for Binding Law in Global Data Governance?' on the 1st July! 🙌 This workshop is organised by Prof @faheye.bsky.social, @clsisel.bsky.social. More details and sign up below 👇 ow.ly/Kjfe50Wfna2
A Future for Binding Law in Global Data Governance? | City St George's, University of London
The event is organised by Prof Elaine Fahey, The City Law School and The Institute for the Study of European Laws (ISEL).
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