The BPP Advocate of the Year Competition is an annual advocacy competition for students considering a career at the Bar. The first heat takes place … Read more
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Kent Law School academic appointed Deputy District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts)
Darren Weir, Reader in Law at Kent Law School, has been sworn in as a Deputy District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts). Alongside his role at the … Read more
Kent Law School graduate Lilian Kamara awarded Lincoln’s Inn Cassel Scholarship
Kent Law School recent graduate Lilian Kamara has been awarded the Cassel Scholarship from Lincoln’s Inn, covering the full cost of her Bar training and … Read more
New beginnings for Kent Sanctuary scholar Mako Haruzivishe
The end of July marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter for University of Kent Sanctuary scholar Makomborero “Mako” Haruzivishe. Just days after marrying … Read more
Kent Law Graduate Reflects on Transformative UFMG Summer School in Brazil
Last month, a long-standing research collaboration between academics at Kent Law School (KLS) and the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG) in Brazil enabled two … Read more
From the dance floor to the courtroom: Kent Law student becomes vice-world champion
Kent Law School student Tabitha Cole has combined her legal studies with a lifelong passion for dance to achieve success on the world stage, returning … Read more
Building confidence one conversation at a time
Final year law student Maria-Teresa Uyai Ekuwem was one of several Kent Law School students who were selected to represent the University of Kent at … Read more
Kent Law students reach National First Year Moot final for second year running
Kent Law School students Daniel Cornford and Owen Mearing have continued the University’s success in the National First Year Moot Competition, reaching the final of … Read more
From LLB to MLaw: How a Year of Practical Legal Training Prepared Me for the Profession
From winning the 2026 Best Firm Overall Award to preparing for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), Kent Law School graduate Amena Croxton has spent the … Read more
Kent Law School academic receives one of UK’s highest teaching honours
Darren Weir, senior lecturer at Kent Law School, has been awarded a National Teaching Fellowship, one of the UK’s highest honours for teaching excellence. Darren … Read more