QUB School of Law

05/06/2026

The Law School is pleased to announce that Miss Diana Ortega Torres passed her PhD viva with minor corrections on Friday, 5 June 2026. Many congratulations Diana.

Diana's thesis was entitled “Women, Justice, and Ongoing Conflict: An Intersectional Feminist Study of Transitional Justice in Mexico’s War on Drugs”.

Thank you to Professor Jelke Boesten (King's College London) acting as External Examiner, Professor Aoife O'Donoghue acting as Internal Examiner and Professor Luke Moffett acting as Chair.

Diana's supervisors were Professor Louise Mallinder, Dr Yassin Brunger and Professor Marsha Henry (HAPP).

04/06/2026

🔎Your Scholarship Search Starts Here - Explore Funding for Postgraduate Law!

Postgraduate study can be a big step; let funding help you get there. The School of Law is offering prestigious scholarships to support your journey and back your ambitions in Law.

Scholarships available:
🔴 County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary Award
🔴 James MacQuitty Law Scholarship
🔴 Stephen Livingstone Memorial Fund

Each scholarship has its own eligibility criteria and application process, so be sure to explore your options and find the best fit.

Learn more about eligibility, deadlines, and how to apply here: https://buff.ly/hwcifHw

Don't miss out and apply now!

02/06/2026

From the classroom to the global courtroom

Our talented mooting team: Joel Hames, Ciara O'Hagan, Tom McIlroy, Ben Logan, and Emma Faulkner, has qualified for the oral rounds of the ICLR Nuremberg Moot Court Competition 2026, one of the world's foremost international criminal law competitions.

Among the 40 teams worldwide to qualify, the QUB Law team is one of only two from UK universities.

Under the guidance of Dr Sarah Zarmsky, the team will present its case in the historic Courtroom 600, where the original Nuremberg Trials were held.

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29/05/2026

Trainee Solicitor Opportunity – Apply Now!

The Attorney General for Northern Ireland is offering a Trainee Solicitor opportunity within her office.

This is a fantastic chance to undertake a 2-year traineeship and gain valuable experience at the heart of legal practice.

✅ Open to applicants holding an offer (or wait list place) from IPLS
📅 Deadline: Monday, 12 June 2026 by 12noon
🔗 Full details and application form available here: https://buff.ly/p6ZO6x6

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to start your legal career!

27/05/2026

📢 One week to go to the Northern Ireland Graduate Recruitment Fair!

Whether you're graduating this summer or have recently completed your studies, this event is designed to help you take the next step in your career.

The Northern Ireland Graduate Recruitment Fair brings together over 50 leading employers, offering you a unique opportunity to:

• Explore graduate job opportunities
• Network with top employers
• Discover a range of career pathways

📆 Tuesday 02 June 11am-3pm
📍Ulster University, Belfast campus

Find out more and register now 🔗 https://buff.ly/CbDZCdG

This event is delivered in partnership by Ulster University and Queen's University Belfast and is sponsored by Bank of America and supported by media partner nijobfinder.co.uk.

Ulster University Student & Graduate Talent

27/05/2026

✨ Empower Your Future: Apply for the James MacQuitty Law Scholarship ✨

Are you ready to take the next step in your academic journey? The James MacQuitty Law Scholarship is here to unlock your potential and advance your career in law!

This prestigious scholarship supports law graduates from Northern Ireland who wish to pursue a Master's degree at the School of Law, Queen's University Belfast, in any law or law‑related field.

🔴Covers full course fees
🔴Includes a generous stipend
🔴Tenable for one academic year

Applications should be submitted to the designated contact within the School of Law by Monday, 20th July 2026, at 4pm.

For more details and how to apply, visit: https://buff.ly/NE18y2A

Don't miss out on this outstanding opportunity to advance your legal studies at QUB.

27/05/2026

University Tutors – School of Law (2026/27)

Applications are now open to join the School of Law’s tutor register.

✔ Teach across key LLB modules
✔ Contribute to student assessment and feedback
✔ Flexible teaching across mornings/afternoons

📌 Deadline: 18 June 2026 (5pm)

🔗 Find out more & apply: https://buff.ly/1vaTEuq

22/05/2026

The QUB-IEL Annual Lecture this week provided a timely opportunity to reflect on the changing foundations of international law.

Organised by Professor Billy Melo Araujo and introduced by Professor Aoife O’Donoghue, the lecture featured Dr Ntina Tzouvala (UNSW), whose work continues to shape critical debates in the field.

Her talk explored a series of foundational questions: the apparent retreat of the US from the international legal order it helped construct, the shifting dynamics of global capitalism, and the implications of these developments for international legal scholarship.

Drawing on critical, materialist, and interdisciplinary approaches, Dr Tzouvala offered a compelling framework for both understanding and reorienting the discipline.

The Talk is now available on our YouTube Channel;

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Find out more about the Queen's International Economic Law Centre https://buff.ly/rtNB9tX

22/05/2026

📢 Paid Internship Opportunities – Law Society of Northern Ireland

The Law Society of Northern Ireland is currently offering three excellent internship opportunities for law graduates looking to gain first-hand experience within the legal profession and justice system.

The opportunities include:
🔹 Internship – Professional Conduct Department
🔹 Judicial Assistant – Lady Chief Justice & Court of Appeal
🔹 Judicial Assistant – High Court (Judicial Review)

These roles offer exceptional insight, hands-on experience, and professional development for aspiring legal professionals.

✅ Eligibility: Law degree required at time of application
🗓️ Deadline: Monday, 8 June 2026, by 5pm

For more details and to apply, visit: https://buff.ly/9fCvoWk

Explore the pathways to becoming a solicitor, including transfer options for barristers and solicitors, along with the key regulations and oversight involved.

21/05/2026

That’s a wrap! The 2026 Law Tour finished on a high with a standout Panel Event and Networking Session at QUB One Elmwood

Students gained real insight from leading legal professionals: Emma McCloskey (Senior Associate, Mills Selig), Jordan Tucker (Legal Professional, Fieldfisher), Ross Gallagher (Banking & Finance Solicitor, Cleaver Fulton Rankin), Megan Kerr (Associate Solicitor, Lewis Silkin). From career journeys to insider advice, the panel delivered honest, practical guidance on what it takes to thrive in today’s legal world.

We extend our sincere thanks to our employer partners for making this year’s tour such a success.
A special acknowledgement goes to our colleagues in the QUB Careers, Employability & Skills team - Mark Gallagher and Terry O’Halon - whose hard work and coordination delivered a seamless two day programme.

The School of Law thanks them for the partnership, and Deirdre Timoney (School’s Employability Officer) for shaping and supporting the collaboration.