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For almost 200 years, UCL Laws has been one of the leading centres of legal education in the world.

08/04/2026

UCL Laws recently marked two centuries of leadership in expanding women’s access to legal education with a powerful International Women’s Day event that brought together a distinguished panel of inspiring practitioners and academics. ⚖️ 🎓

A huge thank you to our panellists – Laura Devine, Professor Dame Hazel Genn, Baroness Hale of Richmond, Dee Masters, Professor Dawn Oliver, and Toni Williams – for sharing their experiences, including the progress that has been made and the structural barriers that remain.

And thank you to our chairs and co-organisers, UCL Laws’ Alison Diduck (Professor of Law) and Virginia Mantouvalou (Professor of Human Rights and Labour Law, and Co-Director of the UCL Institute for Human Rights), for guiding such powerful reflections. 💡

Read the news story via the link in bio.

19/02/2026

Professor Graham Penn introduces the intellectual foundations of the MSc Law and Finance at our upcoming in-person Open Day on 4 March! ⚖️📊

At the event, Graham will explore how legal, financial, and regulatory thinking intersect in the global corporate and finance world, which is a central question that shapes the structure of the degree from the very beginning.

This matters now because employers increasingly look for graduates who can navigate complex transactions, regulation, and markets with both legal precision and financial insight . The MSc is designed to reflect that professional reality, combining academic depth with applied learning, including placements and real-world deal simulations developed with leading firms 💼 🌐

Join us on 4 March to meet Professor Penn, academic colleagues, professional services staff, and current students, and to learn more about studying at UCL Laws and the MSc Law and Finance.

Full details and registration via the link in bio 🔗

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28/01/2026

UCL has risen two places to be named third best university in Europe according to the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2026. 🥉

This follows UCL retaining its place in the top 10 universities in the world for the 14th consecutive year in the QS global rankings in June 2025.

This achievement reflects our extensive European partnerships across research, education, and innovation, with a global community of over 3,000 European staff, more than 3,800 European students, and a network of 45,000 alumni.

09/01/2026

Last-minute personal statement tips for UCAS applicants 📝⏰

Still finalising your UCAS application for UCL Laws? Tyler Liskowich, a second-year undergraduate law student at UCL from Canada, shares his top 5 last-minute tips to help you submit with confidence 👇

Do not rush your personal statement

Make your application your own

Choose the right referee

Research your universities carefully

Try not to stress about interviews or exams

Your application is about you. Stay true to who you are, and good luck with your UCAS submission.
 If you choose UCL, we hope to see you in London soon! 🎓

16/12/2025

Huge congratulations to the UCL Vis Moot Court Team on their outstanding performance at the 2025 CIETAC Cup Moot in Beijing! 🌏⚖️

Big successes include:
🌟 Top 4 out of 103 teams
🌟 Best Individual Oralist awards for Eleonora Keller Rodriguez and Juliette Groothaert

Not to mention fantastic memories of incredible teamwork and dedication throughout the competition, and an unforgettable trip to Beijing! ✈️ 🇨🇳

Well done to the whole team (below) and a massive thank you to everyone who supported them in this fantastic achievement, including the brilliant Vis Team Supervisor Myrto Tachia 🥳

Eleonora Keller Rodriguez (LLM) – Oralist
Juliette Groothaert (LLM) – Oralist
Alexander Pitlarge (LLM) – Oralist
Rahul James (LLM) – Coach
Peter Horstkotte (LLM) – Coach
Kai Min Hii (LLB, third year) – Coach
Jackson Eaton Parfitt (LLB, second year) – Researcher
Owen Johnson (LLB, third year) – Researcher
Ferdinand Prostmeier (LLM) – Researcher

Read the full story via the link in the bio.

17/10/2025

Last week, the UCL Global Centre for Democratic Constitutionalism (GCDC) at UCL Laws launched its new speaker series, The State of the United States, with a rare public appearance by Jack Smith, former US Justice Department Special Counsel — in conversation with Professor Andrew Weissmann (NYU and GCDC Sidney Distinguished Visitor).

Speaking at the event, Smith defended the integrity of federal investigations into former President Donald Trump, rejecting claims of political bias and calling for renewed commitment to impartiality, integrity, and public service.

Led by Professor Erin Delaney, the GCDC series brings leading US experts to UCL to explore pressing questions about democracy, constitutionalism, and the rule of law in today’s turbulent political climate.

🔗 Watch the full story and recording via the link in bio

26/09/2025

UCL has been rated as a leading university for knowledge exchange for the fifth year in a row in Research England’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF). 🏆

The KEF is an annual framework which assesses how universities are performing in activities that positively impact the economy and wider society. It highlights how universities are collaborating with external organisations, supporting local communities and helping to launch new ventures across the UK.

💬 Professor Geraint Rees, UCL’s Vice-Provost (Research, Innovation & Global Engagement), said: “It’s fantastic to see our work in everything from new cancer therapies to quantum technology being recognised in this year’s KEF.

These results show the real value of universities like UCL working side by side with business, government, the NHS and the public to translate ideas into real-world impact. By building these partnerships, we not only deliver breakthroughs that change lives but also help ensure the UK remains a global leader in innovation.”

Click on the link to read the full story.

15/09/2025

More moments from last week’s Graduation Ceremony – we’re still not over it! From Biscuiteers and champagne to our amazing Platform Party, it was a day full of joy, celebration, and achievements across our community. 🎓🥂

12/09/2025

As Nelson Mandela reminds us, “education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” On Monday, we gathered to mark the Class of 2025 — to celebrate the long hours of study, the essential work of learning and sharing knowledge, and the friendships and connections that took root across Bentham House and .

To all our graduates: your effort, your curiosity, and the memories you carry with you will endure long after your graduation. We wish you well as you step into the next stage of your journey, and hope you will keep in touch. 💙

📸 Photos by Robert Chadwick — more to come!

05/09/2025

Just a few days to go until we gather at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, to celebrate our UCL Laws graduates. 🎓

We can’t wait to welcome you all on Monday! 💙

08/08/2025

Sign up now for our upcoming events from our Current Legal Problems public lecture series — back this autumn with thought-provoking talks on law, policy, and society.

👤 Bureaucracy and Distrust: The Civil Service in the Constitution
16 Oct 2025 | 6pm
Dr Ben Yong (Durham Law School)

👤 Membership of the EU in an Era of Geopolitical Disorder
23 Oct 2025 | 6pm
Prof Michael Dougan (University of Liverpool)

👤 Regulatory Norms in Competition Law Assessment
30 Oct 2025 | 1pm
Prof Niamh Dunne (LSE Law School)

👤 Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs): Technology, Finance, and the Law
26 Feb 2026 | 6pm
Dr Joseph Lee Nazzini (University of Manchester Law School)

👤Justice Driven Insolvency Law: A Normative Theory
13 November 2025, 18:00-19:00
Dr Bolanle Adebola

👤Is Environmental Law Hopeful?
4 December 2025, 13:00-14:00
Prof. Elen Stokes

All lectures are free, open to all, and available in a hybrid format.

More details via link in bio.

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