Justin Farrance is a leader in the field of DE&I in the legal industry. He is a qualified lawyer at Allen & Overy, the firm’s Global DE&I Ambassador as well as the Founder and CEO of GROW Mentoring.

The journey from of a Fortune 500 General Counsel to a legal executive coach.

A partner at a leading international law firm and an adjunct professor at a leading United States law school analyses the enforcement of United States court judgments against foreign directors of United States companies.

Dr Amelia Burke-Garcia is an expert in health communication science, with a focus on the intersection between digital media and mental health. We met with Dr Burke-Garcia to discuss how social media impacts mental health and how we can respond to this.

Tamma shares her journey of being an environmental consultant; from a graduate student to running her own initiative. She also sheds light on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, her day-to-day challenges, and guides students who would like to enter this field.

As one stands up in front of judge and jury to make their emphatic claim - decisive in the present fate of a defendant’s life - what is it like from a prosecutor’s perspective?

How does law and virtual reality combine? The Corporate Law Journal explores more about the relationship with law and VR tech through this exclusive interview with Levra.

A powerful new AI tool designed to help law students navigate their studies and careers! 

A look at the relationship between real estate and law.

This Article questions the position International Conventions hold on the International Legal stage, and whether they remain relevant in this day and age.

Lucy Letby’s trial has taken the nation by storm, as the world learned how a nurse came to take the life of several new-born babies. What stands out most, is how she was able to get away with it for so long. Why didn’t anyone say anything? This article examines the critical role of whistleblowers and why concerns from hospital staff largely went unnoticed. What must lawmakers considered to safeguard against such tragedies in the future.

The United States is facing a fiscal crisis as it approaches its debt ceiling. A failure to resolve it could mean a government shutdown, or even a default, with ramifications for the American and global economies. In this article, we take a look at the debt crisis, the way it is being used to as political leverage, and what this means for US politics and the global economy.

The International Monetary Fund projects a 0.6% contraction for the UK’s economy in 2023, filling economists, politicians, and citizens alike with unease. With new plans by politicians to end economic stagnation in a post-COVID, post-Brexit Britain, there may be a promising future ahead. Will the UK finally begin to rise through the G7 rankings or succumb to today’s economic turbulence?

Whether or not we leave the ECHR is a key legal debate in politics, with proponents arguing that it will restore the UK’s sovereignty and opponents citing concerns over a breakdown of the rule of law and increased executive power. This article asks what leaving the ECHR would mean for our society and the human rights that underpin it, and argues that human rights must remain above the political battlefield.

This article explores the extent to which British politics is underfunded, and suggests that inadequate funding risks deterring top talent from entering politics.

Days before the start of a new school year, the Government has closed 147 schools across the UK at risk of collapse. This is due to the use of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, or RAAC, in Britain’s schools. Is this symbolic of the state of education in Britain, and more widely its crumbling public services? And why should the corporate world care about the standard of education afforded to children in the United Kingdom?

Rising energy prices have been a massive point of contention between policy members and the public as the UK’s cost of living crisis endures. Politicians are under pressure from both energy produces and consumers as the government looks to strike a balance between domestic and commercial demand. With pressure rising to meet net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, how can Parliament ensure stability in the markets whilst also safeguarding the planet?

Activists and campaign groups are bringing legal action against the government over policies that they contend to be unlawful. Recently, this has included Liberty’s legal action against the Home Secretary’s bypassing of Parliament when granting the police additional powers, and the Court of Appeal’s decision that the Rwanda plan is unlawful. This article examines what this means for Braverman and the Sunak government, and analyses the wider repercussions for the legal and political system.

In a world marked by contrasting priorities and unequal treatment, the events of June 2023 serve as poignant reminders of the stark disparities that exist in our society. On one hand, the sinking of the Andriana, a vessel carrying desperate refugees and migrants, unfolded off the Greek Coast, claiming the lives of scores of individuals seeking safety and hope. On the other hand, the loss of OceanGate's submersible, Titan, during a high-profile expedition to explore the depths of the ocean, captivated global attention.

As the UK navigates the complex landscape of decarbonising its electricity sector, how does the government balance the three competing demands of the ‘energy trilemma’ to secure a more sustainable energy future?

As the UK continues to approach its 2050 net-zero target, biofuels have the potential to aid in the decarbonisation of the transport sector. However, despite their ‘environmentally friendly’ reputation, are biofuels really the future of transport in the UK?

Teaching and the education system continues to develop globally, but Finland's schools suggest a new and effective way forward. 

With electric vehicles (EVs) being rapidly more prevalent on our roads due to their apparent ‘environmental friendliness’, what could the real environmental cost of electric vehicles be?

Considering the UK government’s climate policies and legislation, what potential impact could the courts have in hastening the global transition to net zero emissions and ensuring governmental accountability?

Investigating the darker side of social media and its harmful impact on mental health.

In its heyday, Britain was at the cutting edge of nuclear technology, not only opening the world’s first commercial nuclear reactor but also contributing around 25% of the UK’s energy needs. The use of nuclear energy has since declined dramatically and with only one power station due to be operational in 2030, the future of nuclear energy in the UK is uncertain.

How has the UN contributed to relieving the devastating effects of the war in Ukraine?

How has the UN’s emphasis on solidarity, international support, and inclusive policies helped achieve a more equitable and resilient society in light of the Covid-19 pandemic?

How is the UN committed to supporting Africa’s socio-economic development and promoting inclusive progress?