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School of Business and Law researcher part of team examining transformative justice for women

We are proud to share that Dr Christine Magill, Senior Lecturer at the School of Business and Law, University of Brighton, has been part of an important research team investigating how arts-based approaches to Transformative Justice can improve social cohesion and reintegrate women with convictions into their communities. The two-year project, funded by The Nuffield…

Marketing student secures Media Planner role at OMD

We are thrilled to announce that Julia Swanson, a current Marketing MSc student, has landed an impressive role as a Media Planner at OMD, working specifically on the PepsiCo account. This achievement highlights the excellent opportunities available to our students and the impact of our academic programs on career development. In her new role, Julia…

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Become a qualified solicitor with our BARBRI opportunities

If you are interested in a career as a solicitor in England and Wales, regardless of your degree background, will need to take the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE). In addition to passing the SQE, you will also need complete a minimum of two years’ qualifying work experience at a maximum of four organisations (paid or…

Brighton alumni return to campus to give students tips and insights into legal practice

On 25 September, Brighton Law School hosted the first legal event of the academic year. ‘From Brighton to the Legal Profession: Alumni Journeys’ saw four Brighton alumni return to campus for a panel discussion focusing on their routes into the profession, perceptions of the future of legal practice and top tips to secure training contracts….

Brighton Law School Kicks Off the Academic Year with the “Life in Law” Talk

Each year, Brighton Law School launches the academic year with its Annual Welcome Week “Life in Law” talk. This highly anticipated event, open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, offers invaluable insights into the legal profession. This year’s talk, titled “From Brighton to the Legal Profession: Alumni Journeys,” will feature a panel of Brighton Law…

Raising funds for free legal advice in Brighton

Well done to law academics, Jack Thompson, Jo Smith, Kate Fernandez and Gillian Keenan, who took part in the Brighton Legal Walk last Wednesday 11 September. The team negotiated their way along the picturesque coastline, as part of the sponsored 10km walk, alongside other judges, lawyers and members of legal advice organisations to raise vital funds…

School of Law welcomes guest professor from Canada

This summer, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Ibironke Odumosu-Ayanu, a Canadian Law Professor from the University of Saskatchewan, to shadow Dr. Adaeze Okoye, course leader for our postgraduate law degrees, and collaborate on research. In this blog, Ronke shares her experience at the University of Brighton, and the importance of her visit. Why…

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Welcome to the School of Business & Law!

Congratulations on joining the vibrant community at the University of Brighton! As you embark on your journey with us at the School of Business and Law, here’s what you can look forward to in the 2024-25 academic year, and our new dean, Kate, shares her top tips on how to make the most of your…