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02Mar

We’re recruiting our 2026–2027 ILBF Shipping Coordinator

This is an exceptional one‑year placement for a University of Surrey Law student to join the International Law Book Facility and support our mission to advance the rule of law worldwide. The role involves organising international shipments, coordinating packing days at Clifford Chance and the Royal Courts of Justice, liaising with partners across Africa, Asia, […]

Posted by Barbora Kozusnikova in Shipping News, Vacancies

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15Dec

Celebrating the Leadership of Katrina Crossley

Since the International Law Book Facility’s launch in 2005, Katrina Crossley has been at the heart of its mission to improve access to justice through the donation of legal books worldwide. After almost two decades of remarkable service, including 9 years as Chief Executive Officer, Katrina is now stepping down and handing over leadership to […]

Posted by Barbora Kozusnikova in ILBF News

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30Jun

Nigeria and Sierra Leone Judges and law librarians visit London

The ILBF partnered with Africa House London and the UK Sierra Leone Pro Bono Network recently to bring judges and law librarians from Nigeria and Sierra Leone to London for a programme of visits and observations at key law libraries, a law firm and legal publishers. The programme of visits was designed to build on […]

Posted by Barbora Kozusnikova in Partners, Rule of Law

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28May

Celebrating our 20th birthday!

On 14th May 2025, the ILBF celebrated its 20th anniversary, hosted by Clifford Chance, in the presence of the Rt. Hon. the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill, the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Rt. Hon. the Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd and the Rt. Hon. the Lord Carnwath of Notting Hill CVO. We were […]

Posted by Barbora Kozusnikova in 20 Anniversary

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19May

Winning essay from Sean Xue at the University of York

Many congratulations again to our law undergraduate essay competition 2025 winner, Sean Xue at the University of York. We are delighted to publish Sean’s winning essay. Sean will be undertaking work experience with our competition sponsors, Brown Rudnick LLP, in London this summer. This is a brilliant opportunity and we wish Sean every success. The […]

Posted by Barbora Kozusnikova in Competition

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19May

Trust on Trial: The Eroding Legitimacy of Law in a Polarised Age—Sean Xue

At the heart of any functioning democracy lies a tacit promise: that those who wield power will do so within legal and moral bounds, and that those bounds will be fairly enforced, even against the powerful. This is what distinguishes rule of law from the mere rule by law. As Justice Neil Gorsuch of the […]

Posted by Barbora Kozusnikova in Competition

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