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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association

Website of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) a membership organisation of Commonwealth Parliaments and Legislatures which promotes parliamentary democracy, human rights and the rule of law. The site gives information on the CPAs work which includes conferences, online courses, workshops and webinars along with the development of publications, toolkits and handbooks. Programmes are aimed at parliamentarians and parliamentary staff and focus on parliamentary practice and procedure.

WILNET – Women in International Law Network

WlLNET (Women in International Law Network) is a network founded by female researchers at the Manchester International Law Centre, University of Manchester.  Its aim is to promote the work of women in international law and provide a space for discussion.  It hosts networking events and produces online material including interviews with women about their careers in law, which you can access on its YouTube channel.  Membership is open to both female lawyers at any stage in their careers in international law and students.  It is also keen to engage with other organisations

Middle Temple Nano Trainings

Collection of short training videos by Middle Temple Library, a barristers’ library in London, UK. The videos give tips for searching particular law databases, guidance on aspects of legal research and introductions to popular topics such as artificial intelligence. The material is primary designed for members of the library, but others will also benefit.

JURN

JURN is a database providing access to free full text articles, chapters, books and university repositories, covering a wide range of academic subjects including law. JURN was created and is curated and maintained by David Haden, a British teacher with twelve years of experience. The site has a directory of the journals included on JURN and a blog dating back to 2009 when the database started. FAQs provide guidance on searching and information on the resources covered.

University of Law Blog

The University of Law blog is aimed at law students and anyone interested in legal education or pursuing a career in law. Recent posts provide information on studying at the University of Law with city guides to places where the University has campuses. Other posts look at different types of law firms, finding legal internships, legal research skills and training contracts. There are also posts focusing on specific legal topics eg. public law, entertainment law and sports law.

Oxford Human Rights Hub

Website of the Oxford Human Rights Hub (OxHRH) which is based in the University of Oxford Faculty of Law. OxHRH aims to bring together academics, practitioners, and policy-makers from across the globe to advance the understanding of human rights and equality law. OxHRH produces reports and policy submissions, organises conferences and lectures and publishes the University of OxHRH Journal. OxHRH also produces the RightsUp podcast which has interviews with human rights experts, academics, lawyers and policy makers and a blog posting on a wide range of human rights issues.

University of Law Podcast

The University of Law podcast is aimed at law students and anyone considering a career in law. The podcast has interviews and discussions with lecturers, students, alumni and special guests covering a range of topics. Recent series have focused on becoming a barrister, becoming a solicitor, student life and conversations with alumni on progress in their career and advice they would give to current students.

LexisNexis: Research & Legal Analysis Blog

Research & Legal Analysis is one of the blogs hosted by LexisNexis. It is aimed at legal professionals and covers the latest legal developments with contributors specialising in arbitration, legal technology and family law. Recent articles look at arbitration statistics, the Cyber 2024 conference and the work of the Online Procedure Rule Committee. Posts date back to 2012 and can be searched by keyword or browsed by tags.

LexisNexis: Future of Law

Future of Law is one of the blogs hosted by LexisNexis. It is aimed at legal professionals and covers the latest industry developments, key market trends, recent technology changes and the business of law. Recent articles look at pioneering law firms, the role of freelance lawyers and AI for UK lawyers. Posts date back to 2012 and can be searched by keyword or browsed by tags.

LexisNexis: In-House

In-house is one of the blogs hosted by LexisNexis. It is aimed at in house lawyers covering the latest trends and best practice for in house legal teams. Recent articles look at using AI in legal settings, sustainability in legal teams and legal apprenticeships. Posts date back to 2013 and can be searched by keyword or browsed by tags.

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