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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…

Top reasons to study a Law degree at the University of Brighton

Choosing the right university for you is important when considering studying for a law degree. Whilst traditionally, the university you studied at would influence the main ‘big 5’ law firms, in today’s competitive market, recruitment policies are being updated and contextual recruitment tools used to increase the diversity of their intake, making it a more…

The future of the legal profession, event insights from law student Eve

Freshers week at the University of Brighton isn’t typically synonymous with deep discussions about the future of the legal profession, technology and AI, but the second annual undergraduate law lecture proved to be an exception. While I’m sure a significant number of the 200 attendees would rather be getting ready for a night out to…

Postgraduate annual law lecture from leading barrister

The School of Business and Law welcomed Nicholas Griffin KC (King’s Counsel) to speak to our law students about justice and law. His guest lecture, titled: Justice and the law in the wake of disaster, gathered a large group Brighton Law School students and staff. The keynote talk focused on Nicholas’ experience of working in…

Silver Award 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework

Brighton uni secures national silver award for teaching excellence

We’ve been recognised for the quality of our teaching and student outcomes in a UK-wide evaluation of higher education institutions. The university has secured a silver award in the national Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). This award confirms that the student experience and student outcomes across all of the university’s undergraduate provision, including apprenticeships, are “typically…

Very high engagement, Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF3)

Uni of Brighton in the top tier for social and economic benefits

Research England’s third Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF3) confirmed that Brighton continues to perform highly across key categories. The university achieved a ‘very high’ rating for its research partnerships and public and community engagement, complemented by ‘high’ ratings for its work with business as well as the public and third sector. Published annually, the KEF highlights…

Brighton Law School team on the charity walk

Brighton Law School raise money for legal organisations supporting the local community

On Wednesday 13 September, lecturers from Brighton Law School joined more than 100 members of the local legal community in taking part in the annual Brighton Legal Walk. Jack Thompson, Kate Hunter, Isilay Taban, Laura Walker and Jo Smith walked 10km around Brighton with judges, lawyers and members of legal advice organisations to raise money…

New partnership with local law practice

The School of Business and Law is excited to announce a new collaboration with Stowe Family Law Brighton. Stowe Family Law specialise in divorce, dissolution of civil partnerships and associated matters, including financial settlements and arrangements for children. They also have expertise in care proceedings and adoption. Stowe are offering the highest performing Brighton Law…