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International scholars gather at Leeds to examine authoritarianism, populism and the rule of law
On 7 July, the School of Law welcomed a group of UK and international scholars for the workshop “Authoritarianism and the Rule of Law: A UK Perspective” hosted by the Legal Professions Research Group.
Leeds academic convenes sub-group and presents at the International Working Group on the Legal Profession 2026
In June Professor Hilary Sommerlad participated in the 2026 meeting of the International Working Group on the Legal Profession, which was held at Erasmus University, Rotterdam.
Leeds researcher Invited to international workshop on Emotions in International Law
Co-Director of the Legal Professions Research Group Alex Batesmith was invited to the Geneva Graduate Institute to participate in a workshop for the Emotions in International Law project.
The School of Law is delighted to congratulate Associate Professor Virág Blazsek on two important appointments
Dr Blazsek has been appointed to the list of arbitrators of the Common Court of Justice and Arbitration (CCJA) of OHADA, and to the Insolvency Scholars Forum (ISF) of the Insolvency Law Academy (ILA).
Leeds experts call for national connected data model to transform children's services
A new report shows how proven approaches already working in Northern England can be scaled nationally to address the urgent need for better data sharing across children’s services.




