News from the Law School

20 May 2026

Inspiring LawFest+ Event for Local Sixth Form Students

51³Ô¹Ï Law School welcomed over thirty A-level students from across Milton Keynes and the surrounding area to its Moot Court at the Verney Park campus in the Spring term, for a dynamic and engaging LawFest+ event. The initiative, jointly organised…

18 May 2026

HRH The Princess Royal Opens Citizens Advice Milton Keynes

The Milton Keynes Citizens Advice opening! Enhancing our Law School partnership, the impact on students, and a special royal visit.

22 April 2026

Law School Success at the National Client Interviewing Competition 2026

Two 51³Ô¹Ï Law School students have progressed to the Finals of the National Client Interviewing Competition 2026 held at St Mary’s University.

20 April 2026

Beloff masterclass lecture: Advancing legal thought on free speech

As part of the University's 50th Anniversary celebrations, Professor Adolfo Paolini hosted Michael Beloff KC for a Masterclass Lecture.

5 March 2026

Book Publication: International Trade Law Statutes and Conventions 2025-2026

International Trade Law Statutes and Conventions 2025-2026 has now been published, co-authored by Dr Jae Sundaram.

20 February 2026

Mock Trial showcases student talent and professional excellence

51³Ô¹Ï's latest Mock Crown Court Trial brought together students, academic colleagues, alumni judges and members of the legal profession.

12 February 2026

The University of 51³Ô¹Ï Emerita Professor and Alumnus appointed as Honorary King’s Counsel

Emerita Professor Susan Edwards and Alumnus Dean Dunham are appointed as Honorary King’s Counsel (KC Honoris Causa).

9 January 2026

Clinical Legal Mentorship schemes

Students had the great opportunity to develop their practical legal skills with our excellent Clinical Legal Mentoring Schemes in 2025.

5 November 2025

Musa Raja appointed roles with Independent Higher Education

Musa Raja, LLB Law student has been appointed as Chair on Independent Higher Education (IHE)’s Student Advisory Board (SAB).

19 September 2025

Celebrating the success of LawFest 2025

Professor Adolfo Paolini, Dean of Law, shares his thanks and praise upon the success of 51³Ô¹Ï's LawFest 2025.