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The winners and judges celebrate at the Public Speaking Competition.

Cardiff hosts UK’s first public speaking competition

27 March 2017

Students from across the country came together this month for the inaugural UK Joint Public Speaking Competition.

Personal Injury claim paperwork

Professor publishes key article on tactics in compensation claims

26 March 2017

In a month when accident compensation has again made front page news, Professor Richard Lewis has published a key article on the tactics used by lawyers when negotiating the settlement of claims.

Paper silhouette of family

Family court transparency

23 March 2017

Plans fall short as judges struggle to find time to publish judgments safely

Professor Stijn Smismans,  Professor Carl Baudenbacher, President of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Court and Professor Jiri Priban.

Brexit solutions - EFTA Court President presents at School of Law and Politics

22 March 2017

This March, the School of Law and Politics hosted a most timely public lecture from Professor Carl Baudenbacher, President of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Court.

Cardiff's Sport Law team - Olivia Smith, Drew Evans, Violah Matwaka and Renee Lim.

Sports negotiation students score top marks at Wembley competition

22 March 2017

This March, a group of Law students followed the path of many others by travelling to Wembley Stadium in pursuit of glory.

Hannah Marchant of the School of Law and Politics and Diane Brooks of Hugh James pictured centre with sponsors and award presenter, Rebecca Adlington OBE.

School scoops prestigious collaboration prize in national employability awards

28 February 2017

The School of Law and Politics was presented with the ‘Best Collaboration between a University and Employer’ accolade at this year’s National Undergraduate Employability Awards.

Dr. Christian Bueger (pictured fourth from left) at Aman 17 which took place in Karachi, Pakistan.

Aman 17 - International Relations Reader presents at multinational maritime exercise

22 February 2017

Dr. Christian Bueger, Reader in International Relations was recently invited to take part in ‘Aman 17’, a multinational exercise which aimed to display a united front against maritime terrorism and crime.

Dr Einion Dafydd and the Secretary of State for Wales, the Rt. Hon. Alun Cairns MP with pupils from Barry Comprehensive School

Secretary of state visits school pupils for lesson in politics

21 February 2017

Dr Einion Dafydd, Lecturer in Parliamentary Studies, recently accompanied the Secretary of State for Wales, the Rt. Hon. Alun Cairns MP on a visit to a local comprehensive school to encourage pupils to study Politics at University.

Dr Edwin Egede (pictured centre, back row) with members of the African Union Commission ad hoc experts group.

African Union Commission group appoints Cardiff lecturer as independent expert

8 February 2017

Dr Edwin Egede, Senior Lecturer in International Law & International Relations, has recently been appointed as an independent expert of the African Union Commission ad hoc experts group.

The School's relationship with Hugh James is longstanding. Pictured here are students (accompanied by staff) embarking on their paralegal work placements at the firm in 2016.

School’s relationship with local law firm leads to national award recognition

23 January 2017

A long standing collaboration between the School of Law and Politics and Hugh James Solicitors has been shortlisted in the National Undergraduate Employability (NUE) Awards in 2017.