The Institute of Law is delighted to announce the appointment of Miceál Barden as Chief Executive Officer and Dean. He will start in the role on 14 February 2022. Miceál comes to the Institute from his current role as Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Business, and Social Sciences at…
The Institute of Law is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Mark Humphreys as interim CEO following the departure of Professor Janine Griffiths-Baker. Dr. Humphreys has an enviable track record across a range of higher education institutions. We are confident that under his leadership the team can continue to…
The Institute of Law was founded to provide a focus for academic study and professional education in Jersey and Guernsey law and to nurture the legal heritage of the Channel Islands. The Institute aims to become the leading offshore centre for legal research and learning, and to provide a vibrant…
On Saturday 20 March, our Associate Dean, Dr. Sasha Holden, was interviewed on BBC Radio Jersey talking about student success, studying law in Jersey and tackling discrimination in the profession.
Local law student, Leigh Jones, has been awarded a prestigious scholarship by the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn, London. Leigh has been appointed the Elizabeth Ann Curnow Scholar for 2021. The scholarship, established in 2019 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act, is awarded each year…
During the pandemic, many law students have been unable to gain important work experience within law firms. To address this issue, BCR Law LLP and the Institute of Law Jersey have teamed up to offer law students the opportunity to undertake “virtual” work experience on Saturday 20 March. Working in…
A local law student, Eleanor Witterick, has been recognised as one of the best performing students worldwide by the University of London for her exceptional performance in Tort Law. Eleanor is studying for her Graduate Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) from University of London with the Institute of Law, the…
Two local students, Andrew Osychenko and Cameron Cairney, have been awarded scholarships with the Institute of Law, the Island’s leading offshore centre for legal research and learning. These scholarships, up to the value of £8000, will support the winners with their studies on the prestigious the University of London LLB,…
Dr. Sasha Holden has been appointed as Associate Dean at The Institute of Law, the leading offshore centre for legal research and learning. Born in New Zealand, Dr Holden holds LLB and BA degrees from Otago University, a first-class master’s degree in international human rights law from the University of…
Cuts That Cost by Dr Sasha Holden Cuts that Cost is a recent report written by Dr Sasha Holden, Associate Professor at the Institute of Law. The report was commissioned by the Families Together Programme at the British Red Cross. In the report, Dr Holden examines the human cost of…
The Institute of Law appoints new CEO and Dean