Archive 2021-22


The Human Rights Centre has today published its response to the Independent Review of the Human Rights Act.


A unique and illuminating conversation about the work and legal legacy of Lord Kerr.



Law student Yi Kang Choo, originally from Malaysia, is a recipient of this years Diana Award. He has been recognised for his efforts to provide support for Malaysian students studying abroad during the pandemic.

The School of Law extends its warmest congratulations to Mrs Justice Keegan on the news of her forthcoming appointment as Lady Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.

Dr Olayode worked with Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse on Restorative Justice Training this summer.

Funded Scholarship opportunities for PhD Study.

The School of Law is delighted to announce the achievements of colleagues in attaining HEA recognition of their teaching practice, via the Queen’s Merit Award (QMA) scheme.

The annual promotions reflect the outstanding contribution each colleague has made to the School.

Professor Colin Harvey is hosting a series of conversations around the constitutional future of the Island.

The Pathway Opportunity Programme with Law took place in July this year

Professor Claire Archbold, Barrister and Deputy Departmental Solicitor for the Northern Ireland Civil Service, has been appointed Honorary Professor of Practice in Public Law at Queen’s University Belfast.

on 29 September 2021, the School will host a conference to celebrate women with law degrees.

With the new academic year underway, we are delighted to welcome eight new academic staff to the Law School.

Students from the School of Law at Queen's University Belfast recently took part in a debate about this year's finalists for the Sakharov Prize.

A major new research centre on inclusive trade policy is to launch in early 2022.


Staff and students from QUB School of Law participated in this year's Law Schools Global League Summer School in Brazil.

Profs Brice Dickson and Chris McCrudden were elected Honorary Benchers of the Inn of Court of Northern Ireland.

The School of Law and the School Of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics are delighted to announce a PhD studentship. The doctoral research is focused on the role of subnational entities in shaping international trade law and policy.



2022 sees a further four new staff coming to the Law School.

Mooting Opportunities in London

Innovative trade policy research centre launches in Belfast.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to enable the School of Law to compile a Register of Tutors.

Digital Learning in the Law School.

The School of Law is delighted to announce a PhD studentship, funded as a Collaborative Studentship by the Department for the Economy (DfE) and the Department of Justice (DoJ) and Northern Ireland Law Commission.

Dr Alice Panepinto launched her latest book, "Truth and Transitional Justice - Localising the International Framework in Muslim Majority Legal Systems" on Monday 23rd May.

ATRIP is the International Association for the Advancement of Teaching and Research in Intellectual Property.

Digital Learning Successes in Law.

Emeritus Professor Brice Dickson and Dr Conor McCormick of QUB School of Law recently edited a collection of essays in memory of Lord Kerr of Tonaghmore.

The School of Law is delighted to announce a PhD studentship, funded as a Collaborative Studentship by the Department for the Economy (DfE) and the Department of Justice (DoJ) and Northern Ireland Law Commission (NILC).

Professor Anne-Marie McAlinden has been awarded an AHRC Research, Development and Engagement Fellowship

The School has been ranked in the top 10 of UK Law Schools for the quality of its research in REF 2021.

A new key appointment for the Law School

Showcasing opportunities for students.