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To What Extent Should Terrorism Be Viewed As Treason?
Terrorism is treason. When we speak of terrorism, we speak of acts of violence committed by one group against another: more often than...
Christian Pitt
Jul 6, 20212 min read


The Epic Origins of Trust Law
From the chiming of steel swords through swirls of sand to the rattle of armour in the dry sun, 12th century Christendom was gripped by...
Christian Pitt
Jun 1, 20212 min read


Choose to show your support and volunteer with advocate.
During lockdown, I wanted to utilise my time and find a voluntary role that meant I would make a difference, even if small. I came across...
Zoe Martin
May 31, 20213 min read


Thank you OULS, it has been a pleasure.
Laurie-Elizabeth outgoing chair of the OULS committee 2020/2021 says a final goodbye
Victoria-Jayne
May 5, 20213 min read


How do I demonstrate my dedication to the legal profession? C.V. Boosting for Law Students.
How do I demonstrate my dedication to the legal profession. This article, tackles a question, many law students ask How do I boost my CV?
Chloe Lydell
May 4, 20215 min read


Sleep-in Carers & Their Real Worth!
Caring for an individual can be a difficult task. It's tiring, it's draining, and when it comes to a point of hiring a person to look...
Victoria-Jayne
Apr 3, 20215 min read


The Verdict - Mock Trial Truths
I was fortunate enough to be selected as a participant in the mock trial hosted by the OULS on 27/03/2021, run by The Lawyer Portal, and...
Victoria-Jayne
Apr 2, 20216 min read


Neurodiversity and the legal system.
The legal profession could be described as tough, intellectually challenging, and not for the faint of heart. So, going into a profession...
Victoria-Jayne
Apr 2, 20214 min read


What legal issue/topic should be introduced into secondary school education and why?
The government currently provides some compulsory legal education throughout primary and secondary schools; however, this is limited to...
Victoria-Jayne
Mar 18, 20213 min read


The Uber ruling – What it means.
The UK Supreme Court recently delivered a landmark judgment, ruling Uber drivers must be considered workers rather than self-employed....
Victoria-Jayne
Mar 1, 20215 min read


92 years – Does the punishment fit the crime?
It has been well publicised that there has been a major problem with illegal immigration in the UK for many years. In 2019 problems that...
Victoria-Jayne
Mar 1, 20212 min read


Beginners Guide the LPC
The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. With final exams only a few months away, many of you will be thinking what are my...
Victoria-Jayne
Feb 1, 20216 min read


Legal Podcasts; Which Ones Should You Listen To?
I’m a huge fan of podcasts. If you’re an OU student, chances are you already multitask like a champ, which is my main reason for loving...
Victoria-Jayne
Dec 30, 20204 min read


LawCareers.Net Law Society Awards - Vote Now!
LawCareers.Net run an annual Law Society Awards every year. This year the OULS are taking part. Please see below the details from...
Victoria-Jayne
Dec 29, 20202 min read


Winners of the OULS Internal Mooting Competition Announced.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! The Open University Law Society would like to announce the winners of the Open University Novice Moot. They are: EMMA...
Victoria-Jayne
Dec 7, 20201 min read


Covid-19 Impact on High Court Enforcement Officers.
There is no denying that everyone has been affected by Covid-19 this year. From hospital to education to retail and entertainment to the...
Victoria-Jayne
Dec 7, 20203 min read


A Brief Look at the 'Hostile Enviroment'
There have been countless articles since around 2012 of the government’s ‘Hostile Environment’, but what exactly does hostile environment...
Victoria-Jayne
Dec 7, 20205 min read


Why You Shouldn't Knock it Until You've Tried it - Exploring the Different Areas of Law
It’s a question I’m sure we’ve all been asked as law students; ‘What area of law do you want to go into?’. My answer has changed...
Victoria-Jayne
Nov 4, 20206 min read


Second Lockdown Pressures Courts?
With England and Wales Justice system already at breaking point, what effect will a second lockdown have on the court system? It is no...
Victoria-Jayne
Nov 2, 20203 min read


Contact Tracing and the Law
Six months on from when the U.K went into lockdown and COVID-19 is still very much a hot topic.
Victoria-Jayne
Oct 3, 20205 min read


Bar Standards Board 'Failing' Students
Students sitting this year’s bar exams have alleged they are being discriminated against as reasonable adjustments and basic rights have...
Victoria-Jayne
Sep 6, 20205 min read


Age and Accountability in the UK Justice System
The idea of accountability is great in a perfect world.
Victoria-Jayne
Sep 4, 20202 min read


Does the UK Policing System Need an Overhaul?
In recent weeks we have come to learn about the type of people police forces around the UK have employed and are employing. Now when we...
Victoria-Jayne
Aug 2, 20202 min read


Mike Linnane Bids the OULS Committee Farewell
It is with a little sadness, very fond memories but with the knowledge now is the right time that I say goodbye to serving on the OULS...
Victoria-Jayne
Jun 30, 20203 min read
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