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New doctoral scholarship in the School of Law

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University of Sheffield Jessup Team Places in Top 32 Worldwide

The University of Sheffield Jessup team has placed among the Top 32 teams in the world, marking a historic achievement at the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition 2026 and ranking in the top 4% globally.
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Kanye West banned from UK: legal expert explains why

Jonathan Collinson, Lecturer in Law with the University of Sheffield, comments on the UK government preventing Kanye West, legally known as Ye, from entering the UK.
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Two University of Sheffield Students Named Among UK’s Top 10 Future Lawyers for 2026

Two outstanding students from the University of Sheffield’s School of Law have been recognised among the UK’s most promising legal talent, earning places in Target Jobs’ Top 10 Future Lawyers for 2026.
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The Sights of Criminal Justice

Charlotte Walker reviews the recent panel discussion titled ‘The Sights of Criminal Justice’ organised virtually by the Centre for Criminological Research (CCR).
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The Ombudsman Accountability and the Courts

The ombudsman institution has become one of the main providers of independent redress in the civil and administrative justice system. But to what extent can we be confident that the ombudsman delivers fair and adequate justice?

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Report on Reforming Senior Judicial Appointments being closely studied by UK Government
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The Future Lawyer of the Year Award, partnered by Allen & Overy
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The Family Law Prize and our Collaboration with Stowe Family Law LLP

The University of Sheffield has entered into a new collaborative relationship with the UK’s largest specialist family law firm, Stowe Family Law LLP.