Durham Law School is proud to have welcomed Yuk Chi Chan as a speaker at our event: Intro to Space Law and Contemporary Legal Issues in the Space Industry.

We invite abstracts for the May 2025 conference focusing on IP and AI in the age of technology race. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, economies, and legal frameworks, driving nations into a competitive technology race. Intellectual Property (IP) law regulates AI-driven innovation, promotes technological progress, and ensures equitable access to its benefits.

Durham Law School had the honour of welcoming His Excellency Elin Süleymanov, the Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. His presentation, Lessons from COP29: The Contributions of Azerbaijan to a Greener World, explored key themes, including Azerbaijan’s strategic vision for COP29, its commitment to global sustainability efforts, and its expanding role as a regional leader in energy transition.

Professor Bohlander discusses recent congressional hearings on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena and whether full disclosure will ever happen.

Durham University Mooting Society successfully concluded its Novice Cup on 5th December, 2024. This flagship competition attracts over 100 participants each year, and provides an invaluable introduction to mooting for beginners.

A new project led by our Law School aims to re-focus international law research by centring it on care rather than harm.

On 25th November, 2024 the Law School was delighted to welcome Hill Dickinson lawyers Andrea Proudlock and Lucy Probert as speakers at an Employability Course talk on “What law firms are looking for in trainees and how to develop your commercial awareness”.

An edited volume from Dr Emma Milne, from Durham Law School, argues that environmental crimes are more likely to impact women.

Durham Law School’s Thom Brooks has been invited to join the Laidlaw Scholars Network (LSN).

The aim of this partnership between Clyde & Co and Durham Law School is to make law accessible to all, regardless of financial means or background.

On 20 November 2024 Nigel Swycher (St Chad’s/Law,1981-84) and Richard Kempner (Aidan’s/Law, 1981-84) returned to Durham Law School 40 years after they graduated to speak to law undergraduates and post graduates on the many paths to a successful IP career.

Durham Law School’s Dr Can Eken hosted a lunchtime event on breaking into the legal profession. Second year LLB student Georgia Hollett interviewed Joel Donovan KC (BA Law St Aidan’s, 1986) on top tips for aspiring solicitors and barristers in the context of unprecedented competition for training contracts and pupillages.