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    #AllOurPride
    News Team
    • Jun 4
    • 4 min

    #AllOurPride

    Every year in the month of June, thousands of people don the bright colours of the rainbow which we have come to know so well, in support...
    Meet Emma Greening, OU Alumni and 3 Paper Building future pupil barrister.
    News Team
    • Jun 4
    • 6 min

    Meet Emma Greening, OU Alumni and 3 Paper Building future pupil barrister.

    A little bit about Emma Emma, from Oxfordshire, started studying in 2016 when she was pregnant with her second child. Studying part-time...
    10 Ways To Not Get Lost In Revision Stress
    News Team
    • Jun 4
    • 5 min

    10 Ways To Not Get Lost In Revision Stress

    Submitting final EMAs and Exams can be extremely stressful. Throw in the demands of a typical OU student who is juggling the demands of...
    We Are All Publishers Now!
    News Team
    • May 3
    • 4 min

    We Are All Publishers Now!

    The internet for many businesses has had a profound effect. It has allowed them to reach audiences across the globe that without the...
    I Got What?!
    News Team
    • Apr 10
    • 3 min

    I Got What?!

    Results..they can make us, or break us. I, for those that don’t know, am currently studying W202 and W203. Not that you need to know but...
    An End To The Blame Game
    News Team
    • Apr 10
    • 7 min

    An End To The Blame Game

    No-Fault Divorce Comes Into Force. At 10am on the 6th April 2022, the biggest reform to divorce law came into force in the form of the...
    OULS Celebrates International Women's Day
    News Team
    • Feb 28
    • 2 min

    OULS Celebrates International Women's Day

    8th March celebrates International Women’s Day. Celebrating the achievement of women around the world. For the legal sector, this is a...
    Youth Offending - Just Another Blame Game?
    News Team
    • Feb 8
    • 8 min

    Youth Offending - Just Another Blame Game?

    There has long been a stand-off between those in a position of authority as to who is to blame for the crimes of today’s youth. Many...
    Why Pro Bono is Important in Upholding The English Justice System in the 21st Century?
    News Team
    • Jan 10
    • 3 min

    Why Pro Bono is Important in Upholding The English Justice System in the 21st Century?

    This essay will explain why pro bono is important in upholding the English justice system in the 21st century. Pro bono, from the Latin...
    At What Stage Do I Disclose My Disability to Employers at Law Firms?
    News Team
    • Jan 10
    • 4 min

    At What Stage Do I Disclose My Disability to Employers at Law Firms?

    Disclosing a disability to an employer can be a daunting experience. Speaking from experience, for an individual who has needs different...
    Pupillage Applications: Hints & Tips
    News Team
    • Dec 4, 2021
    • 3 min

    Pupillage Applications: Hints & Tips

    5th January 2022, 11am. A date that will be important for thousands of law students hoping for pupillage at chambers. If you are one of...
    Just a Show or a Trial?
    News Team
    • Dec 4, 2021
    • 3 min

    Just a Show or a Trial?

    Casting reasonable doubt into the minds of the audience. Reasonable doubt, the standard of proof in England and Wales for any criminal...
    Should fireworks be made illegal for households in the UK?
    News Team
    • Nov 6, 2021
    • 5 min

    Should fireworks be made illegal for households in the UK?

    With many festivity seasons upon us, many look forward to the beautiful delight of the skies filling up with the bright lights of...
    I DID IT SO CAN YOU!
    News Team
    • Oct 4, 2021
    • 5 min

    I DID IT SO CAN YOU!

    OULS News Editor Victoria-Jayne goes behind the scenes with an exclusive interview with OU Alumni and Trainee Solicitor at Shoosmiths,...
    NATASHA'S LAW
    News Team
    • Oct 4, 2021
    • 6 min

    NATASHA'S LAW

    Introduction A fundamental change to food allergy labelling has taken effect from 1st October 2021 in accordance with The Food...
    THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: AN ECONOMIC PROBLEM
    Christian Pitt
    • Oct 4, 2021
    • 3 min

    THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: AN ECONOMIC PROBLEM

    Like all things, criminal justice depends on demand and supply. The English criminal justice system is continuing to face excess demand...
    Street Law - The Inside Guide
    News Team
    • Sep 2, 2021
    • 2 min

    Street Law - The Inside Guide

    In 2019 the Open University Law Society teamed with the Open University’s Open Justice Team to successfully deliver 15 ‘Street Law’...
    Your August Careers Express
    News Team
    • Aug 10, 2021
    • 1 min

    Your August Careers Express

    Reviewing your next steps after your results? Want to know what’s happening in the jobs market? Need to brush up on your skills ready for...
    What Does the Law Mean for Climate Change?
    Zoe Martin
    • Aug 3, 2021
    • 2 min

    What Does the Law Mean for Climate Change?

    Climate change is having a massive impact on the world. The Earth is getting warmer and sea levels are rising. In turn causing more...
    Should Cyclists Be Licenced By Law?
    News Team
    • Aug 3, 2021
    • 4 min

    Should Cyclists Be Licenced By Law?

    Over the past decade the increase in cycling, whether for the purpose of transport, leisure or exercise, is quickly becoming a...
    LawCareersNetLIVE Conferences
    News Team
    • Jul 7, 2021
    • 1 min

    LawCareersNetLIVE Conferences

    Applications for the immersive careers conferences LawCareersNetLIVE are now open! Find out about LawCareersNetLIVE These exciting...
    Gary Slapper - Thank You For The Experience!
    Zoe Martin
    • Jul 6, 2021
    • 3 min

    Gary Slapper - Thank You For The Experience!

    Congratulations to the Gary Slapper Memorial Moot Competition 2020/2021 winners Chloe Lydell and Aaron Fricker, who did an outstanding...
    To What  Extent Should Terrorism Be Viewed As Treason?
    Christian Pitt
    • Jul 6, 2021
    • 2 min

    To What Extent Should Terrorism Be Viewed As Treason?

    Terrorism is treason. When we speak of terrorism, we speak of acts of violence committed by one group against another: more often than...
    The Epic Origins of Trust Law
    Christian Pitt
    • Jun 1, 2021
    • 2 min

    The Epic Origins of Trust Law

    From the chiming of steel swords through swirls of sand to the rattle of armour in the dry sun, 12th century Christendom was gripped by...
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