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Academic Research

CLS Staff Forum: Clowning Around? Expanding the Right to Accompaniment in Workplace Disciplinary Proceedings in English Law

I recently gave a presentation at the Coventry Law School Staff Forum on the potential changes to the ‘Right to be Accompanied’ at workplace disciplinary hearings. My PhD studies focus on the role of Natural Justice Principles at disciplinary proceedings, so this was related to my thesis. For those unfamiliar with this area of law […]

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Student Experience

Life Lessons Learnt at a Year Long Placement with the Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centre

When Stephen Ray Andrada commenced his placement at the Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centre he expected to learn important skills to help his future career. He did not realise that he would learn important life lessons during his placement as well.

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Academic Research

Artificial Intelligence and the Law

CLS convenes it first meeting of the AI and the Law discussion forum to explore areas of research interest for both staff and students.

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Student Experience

Course reps – the student voice is being heard from far and wide!

What is like to be a course rep, and why are they needed? Hear from Caroline Texeira Gouveia on the key elements of her role, and how she works to improve the course experience for everyone

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Student Experience

Giving back to the community – a year long placement at Coventry Citizens Advice

Read about LLB Law student Hoda Abid’s experience working for Coventry Citizens Advice during her placement year – and how it has helped her shape her future career choices.

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Academic Research

Post-Release Sex Offender Management in the Republic of Ireland: A Restorative Response?

Read about recent research from Coventry Law School academic Lorraine Barron, on the topic of post-release sex offender management, and the decline of a ‘rehabilitative ideal’ in relation to sex offenders.

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Alumni Stories

Jim O’Keefe – from Coventry to Solicitor Advocate, via the Bar

John O’Keefe studied at Coventry Law School in the early 80’s – hear from him how his successful career has developed since then.

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Student Experience

Mon French Adventures

Read about LLB International Law student Claire Kasasbeh’s experience studying in Lyon, France – immersing herself in a new culture, and developing life long skills.