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01Apr

3 weeks to go!

With just 3 weeks until the essay competition deadline, Lauren Davis, last year’s winner, talks about why she took part and what the prize meant to her. Lauren seized the moment, and winning gave her legal career a significant boost. Deadline this year is 22nd April at 4pm. Taking part, whether you win or not, […]
14Mar

Essay competition: helpful resources

During our online panel event on 25th February, our expert panellists referred to a number of online resources that provide valuable data, insights and learning in relation to the rule of law. The list of resources is not exhaustive but the websites and documents do provide useful pointers for research. If you missed the panel […]
04Mar

Watch the recording of ‘The Rule of Law: what will it look like in 20 years’ time?’

If you missed our panel event on 25th February, or you want to refresh your memory of the discussion, you can watch the recording here. Kindly hosted by LexisNexis and moderated by James Harper, General Counsel of Global Nexis Solutions, the panel event brought together experts from across the legal profession to discuss the rule […]
07Feb

The Rule of Law: what will it look like in 20 years’ time?

Join our free online panel event on Tuesday, 25th February, 5.00-6.30pm to hear world renowned experts discuss the pressing topic of the rule of law and what the future holds. The online event is kindly hosted by LexisNexis. Our panel event brings together experts from across the legal profession to discuss the rule of law […]
06Jan

ILBF Law Undergraduate Essay Competition 2025 is launched!

We are delighted that The Rt. Hon. the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill, the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, has launched the ILBF’s law undergraduate essay competition 2025. The ILBF essay competition 2025 is sponsored by international firm Brown Rudnick. It’s a fantastic opportunity to win a great prize and gives you the chance […]
06Jan

ILBF law student essay competition rules 2025 

Essay title  “What will be the challenges to the rule of law in the next 20 years?” Competition rules and how to submit your entry  1. The competition is open to all undergraduates studying law at a UK institution.  2. The essay has a maximum word count of 1,000 words.  Any essays over 1,000 words […]