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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.
Spotlight on our Research – Dr Laurène Soubise
Welcome to our Research Interview Series where we hear from academics and researchers across the School of Law making an impact in the field through their areas of expertise.
School of Law researchers’ money laundering project concludes, with key insights for practice and policy
Dr Ilaria Zavoli and Dr Oriana Casasola’s ESRC-funded research project explored the money laundering risks of the UK insolvency sector and the lived realities of the practitioners operating in it.




