Life as an Academic: Lorren Eldridge
By Heather Cowgill. An interview with Lorren Eldridge, a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford.
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- Oct 18, 2020
- 8 min
Life As an Academic: Dr Liz Fisher
By Heather Cowgill. Dr Liz Fisher is a Professor of Environmental Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Oxford.
- Jul 24, 2020
- 4 min
COVID-19 - The impact on women
By Katarina Foss-Solbrekk. COVID-19 does not discriminate. It can (and has) affected us all, albeit in different ways.
- Jul 21, 2020
- 3 min
COVID-19 - A comparison of governmental measures
By Lei Yi Wong. In order to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, countries across the globe have employed various tactics.
- Jul 13, 2020
- 7 min
Ten Books for an Aspiring Law Student
by Heather Cowgill. Whether you’re a law student on their summer break or an aspiring lawyer, you may have a book-shaped hole in your life.
- Mar 7, 2020
- 7 min
Balancing Freedom of expression and Right to privacy: How Caroline Flack’s story can work to change
by Bunty Kerray. The British media, in particular tabloids, is infamous for having a specific fascination with a woman's 'fall from grace'.
- Feb 29, 2020
- 6 min
Book Review: Raising the Bar by Nikki Alderson
by Heather Cowgill. Raising the Bar is an excellent example of solidarity and the genuine desire to help professional women go forwards.
- Feb 23, 2020
- 5 min
OWLSS Events: Diversity Panel
by Lei Yi Wong. A panel of women lawyers from diverse backgrounds shared their perspectives on the issue of diversity.
- Feb 8, 2020
- 8 min
We Believe Her, Why Don’t They?
by Bunty Kerray. Criminal justice systems across the world have failed to respond appropriately, if at all, to women*’s victimisation.
- Nov 24, 2019
- 4 min
OWLSS Events: Women at the Commercial Bar
by Raylene Fang Aspiring women lawyers tend towards the solicitor route, as a result of prevailing perceptions of prejudice against the...
- Nov 15, 2019
- 3 min
Book Review: Misjustice by Helena Kennedy
by Emilia Cieslak Misjustice is an accessible primer for anyone interested in Feminist Jurisprudence. It explores the institutional...
- Nov 13, 2019
- 5 min
Sameness & Difference: Should women be calling for “equality” in the workplace?
by Bunty Kerray If you’ve ever heard anyone talk about gender inequality in the workplace, you will have heard the famous statistic...
- Oct 30, 2019
- 3 min
OWLSS Events: Remarkable Women in Law
by Maia Gibb With the increasing saturation of the legal industry, the current challenge for practitioners has become one of gaining...
- Oct 18, 2019
- 4 min
Right to Identity: A Legal History of LGBTQ+ Rights (Part II)
by Raylene Fang (For more on the decriminalization of homosexuality and the Sexual Offences Act 2003, head to Part I.) The Fight for...
- Oct 13, 2019
- 4 min
Right to Love: A Legal History of LGBTQ+ Rights (Part I)
by Raylene Fang Fifty years after the Stonewall uprising in 1969 in the US, June every year is celebrated as Pride Month. In 2017, the UK...
- Jun 11, 2019
- 1 min
Getting Legal Tech-Ready
by Hedy Hiew Following OWLSS's panel on legal tech, find out actionable steps you can take to boost your knowledge in this fast-moving area.
- Jun 5, 2019
- 4 min
Negotiation 101: Getting The Deal
by Raylene Fang What is a Negotiation Exercise? A negotiation exercise usually involves two teams acting as legal counsel to corporate...
- May 30, 2019
- 4 min
OWLSS Spotlight: Cornelia Sorabji
by Maia Gibb Cornelia Sorabji was the first woman to study law at Oxford University, the first female barrister in India, the first...
- May 26, 2019
- 4 min
OWLSS Events: Women at the Bar Panel
by Emilia Cieslak The centenary of the Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act should be a celebration, marking a century of meaningful...
- May 18, 2019
- 3 min
OWLSS Events: Technology and the Future of the Legal Profession
by Maia Gibb OWLSS’s first panel event focused on the future of the legal industry following recent technological advances. Technology...
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