To my members, past, present and future I write to you my last article as News Editor of the OULS and indeed as a committee member as I...

Sitting on the committee for the past 4 years, I have seen the same question come in time and time again. Will studying at the OU put me...

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...

A little bit about Emma Emma, from Oxfordshire, started studying in 2016 when she was pregnant with her second child. Studying part-time...

Submitting final EMAs and Exams can be extremely stressful. Throw in the demands of a typical OU student who is juggling the demands of...

The internet for many businesses has had a profound effect. It has allowed them to reach audiences across the globe that without the...

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...

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...

8th March celebrates International Women’s Day. Celebrating the achievement of women around the world. For the legal sector, this is a...

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...

This essay will explain why pro bono is important in upholding the English justice system in the 21st century. Pro bono, from the Latin...

Disclosing a disability to an employer can be a daunting experience. Speaking from experience, for an individual who has needs different...

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...

Casting reasonable doubt into the minds of the audience. Reasonable doubt, the standard of proof in England and Wales for any criminal...

With many festivity seasons upon us, many look forward to the beautiful delight of the skies filling up with the bright lights of...

OULS News Editor Victoria-Jayne goes behind the scenes with an exclusive interview with OU Alumni and Trainee Solicitor at Shoosmiths,...

Introduction A fundamental change to food allergy labelling has taken effect from 1st October 2021 in accordance with The Food...

Like all things, criminal justice depends on demand and supply. The English criminal justice system is continuing to face excess demand...

In 2019 the Open University Law Society teamed with the Open University’s Open Justice Team to successfully deliver 15 ‘Street Law’...

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...

Climate change is having a massive impact on the world. The Earth is getting warmer and sea levels are rising. In turn causing more...

Over the past decade the increase in cycling, whether for the purpose of transport, leisure or exercise, is quickly becoming a...

Applications for the immersive careers conferences LawCareersNetLIVE are now open! Find out about LawCareersNetLIVE These exciting...

Congratulations to the Gary Slapper Memorial Moot Competition 2020/2021 winners Chloe Lydell and Aaron Fricker, who did an outstanding...

Terrorism is treason. When we speak of terrorism, we speak of acts of violence committed by one group against another: more often than...

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...

During lockdown, I wanted to utilise my time and find a voluntary role that meant I would make a difference, even if small. I came across...

Laurie-Elizabeth outgoing chair of the OULS committee 2020/2021 says a final goodbye

How do I demonstrate my dedication to the legal profession. This article, tackles a question, many law students ask How do I boost my CV?

Caring for an individual can be a difficult task. It's tiring, it's draining, and when it comes to a point of hiring a person to look...

I was fortunate enough to be selected as a participant in the mock trial hosted by the OULS on 27/03/2021, run by The Lawyer Portal, and...

The legal profession could be described as tough, intellectually challenging, and not for the faint of heart. So, going into a profession...

The government currently provides some compulsory legal education throughout primary and secondary schools; however, this is limited to...

The UK Supreme Court recently delivered a landmark judgment, ruling Uber drivers must be considered workers rather than self-employed....

It has been well publicised that there has been a major problem with illegal immigration in the UK for many years. In 2019 problems that...

The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. With final exams only a few months away, many of you will be thinking what are my...

I’m a huge fan of podcasts. If you’re an OU student, chances are you already multitask like a champ, which is my main reason for loving...

LawCareers.Net run an annual Law Society Awards every year. This year the OULS are taking part. Please see below the details from...

CONGRATULATIONS!!! The Open University Law Society would like to announce the winners of the Open University Novice Moot. They are: EMMA...

There is no denying that everyone has been affected by Covid-19 this year. From hospital to education to retail and entertainment to the...

There have been countless articles since around 2012 of the government’s ‘Hostile Environment’, but what exactly does hostile environment...

It’s a question I’m sure we’ve all been asked as law students; ‘What area of law do you want to go into?’. My answer has changed...

With England and Wales Justice system already at breaking point, what effect will a second lockdown have on the court system? It is no...

Six months on from when the U.K went into lockdown and COVID-19 is still very much a hot topic.

Students sitting this year’s bar exams have alleged they are being discriminated against as reasonable adjustments and basic rights have...

The idea of accountability is great in a perfect world.

In recent weeks we have come to learn about the type of people police forces around the UK have employed and are employing. Now when we...

It is with a little sadness, very fond memories but with the knowledge now is the right time that I say goodbye to serving on the OULS...

Each and every year, hundreds of new students embark on a law degree with the Open University. People from different backgrounds and...

It’s well known (particularly to those of us who study it!) the law controls almost every aspect of our lives, even our relationships....