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Law Clinic is shortlisted for prestigious pro bono awards

The Open Justice Centre’s Law Clinic, which offers free online legal advice led by OU students supervised by qualified solicitors, has been shortlisted in the LawWorks Annual Pro Bono Awards.

31st October 2018

It’s six of the best from the Open Justice Centre

Six Law students have received an Open Justice Award for their contribution to pro bono.

30th October 2018
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Open Justice Centre is improving lives through online learning for the advice sector

The OU Law School’s Open Justice Centre has developed a prototype online learning module in discrimination and human rights law training for charities.

3rd October 2018

The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple: Insight Evenings

Starting on your journey to becoming a Barrister? The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, one of the four barrister Inns of Court are hosting a series of events across England and Wales for those interested in becoming a barrister.

27th September 2018

6 Top Tips For Answering Problem Questions In Law

In the latest in a series of articles, Emma Jones offers tips on how to approach challenging questions in law to gain relevant information, which includes applying legal principles to specific scenarios and writing clear, logical advice.

3rd August 2018

Two decades and counting as first ever Head of Department is appointed

Anne Wesemann becomes the first Head of the Department of Law this month, ahead of events planned for October which will mark the 20th anniversary of welcoming the first ever intake of law students.

3rd August 2018
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Two hours of gripping television guaranteed

The return of TV series The Prosecutors will provide another extraordinary insight into the work of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).

27th July 2018
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Too Many Law Students Not Enough Jobs: How To Stand Out

Law remains a very popular degree course, the figures demonstrate how competitive it is to secure a training contract or a pupillage. So in this very crowded market place, how do you stand out?

29th June 2018
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5 ways to handle the stress of a Law degree

It’s no secret that studying law can be very stressful. The pressure to get the “right” grades, the competition for jobs in the legal profession and the nature of law itself can all impact on students’ experience of Law school.

21st June 2018

The Technology Revolution Is Here: What Are The Jobs For Future Lawyers?

Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and automation are knocking at the door, and it’s time for the legal sector to respond. Below Francine Ryan, Lecturer in Law and member of the Open Justice team at The Open University Law School, discusses the future of legal work as part of our Legal Ladder features.

29th May 2018