North East Law Review

What happens when the welfare system changes — and the people who rely on it are left uncertain about their future? In our latest episode, we speak with Hannah Cooper from Citizens Advice about the real challenges advisers are seeing on the front line. From the UK Government’s Pathways to Work disability Green Paper proposals to concerns about cuts to health-related benefits like Personal Independ...

Bid rigging is a grave competition law infringement that significantly compromises public procurement by causing artificially inflated prices and preventing public authorities from securing the most advantageous terms for public funds. In this lecture series, join Dr Pinelopi Giosa as she takes us through a discussion based on her recently published monograph “Competition Law and Collusion in Publ...

In this episode, listen to Sâmela Pedrada Cardoso share insights into her research on Tupinikim spatiality, the body–territory relationship, memory, colonialism, and other compelling themes.

Join us for this episode as Newcastle PhD candidate Bernardo Carvalho de Mello offers a fascinating look into his research on discrimination in international human rights law, exploring how legal frameworks shape the lived experiences of marginalised communities.

In our newest episode, Professor Oles Andriychuk has a lively conversation about Competition Law with PhD Candidate Isaac Juma.

Join us for another episode of our Podcast. This episode's guest is Newcastle University PhD Candidate Isaac Juma, who explains what his research into Competition Law is, talks about Big Tech, data, privacy, and much more. You'll learn a lot!

Enjoy a quick conversation with Dr Tanya Krupiy, learn about her fabulous research on AI and Human rights, and get some advice on applying for a PhD.

Get to know more about the world of anti-heroes with our latest episode of the Northeast Law Review Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with the brilliant Adam Rowe, a lecturer at Newcastle University whose research dances between Nietzschean philosophy, Napoleonic history, and the complexities of international law. Adam discusses his fascination with two towering figures: Friedrich Nietzsche an...

Dive into a riveting conversation with Víctor Cázares as he unravels the intricate dance between history and law, exploring how constitutions are more than just texts—they’re powerful, sometimes violent, catalysts for societal change. Discover the untold stories behind constitutional evolution as Víctor highlights the surprising connections between peacemaking and conflict and why history’s lesson...

In the last episode of season 3, Scarlett co-hosts with fellow third-year student, Josh Cela. They discuss the recent intellectual property case Lidl v Tesco with Professor Alison Firth, visiting lecturer at Newcastle. Alison's research includes IP law's interaction with other areas of law, such as contract, competition law, civil and criminal procedure.

In the second part of Shah Yaseen Ali's mini-series on governance at Newcastle University, Scarlett welcomes him back to host Nick Collins, who is the Executive Director of Finance. As current President of the Student Union, Yaseen asks questions about budgets and fees at Newcastle.

In this episode, Scarlett sits down with Larissa Hope-Rogers, Newcastle's University of Law Campus Manager. They discuss her career in practice and her experience with applications. Larissa also gives a very helpful insight into the LPC vs SQE debate.

In this episode Scarlett welcomes guest-host Shah Yaseen Ali to interview Simon Meacher, who is head of executive and governance at Newcastle University.

In this episode Scarlett discusses private law and teaching methods with Newcastle University lecturer, Dr Christine Beuermann. They discuss her new, unconventional, module, 'Private Law Remedies' and its success in its inaugural year.

The North East Law Review is back with a third season! In this introduction, host Scarlett sits down with Dr Ruth Houghton, academic lead for the NELR (and recent winner of Law Teacher of the Year at the 2023 Northern Law Awards). They discuss what is to come this season, and the future of the NELR.

Scarlett speaks with deputy head of the law school, Bryan Clark to discuss his area of research: mediation and dispute resolution. They also speak with international student and member of the mediation society, Winsome Chan, to discuss her success in national competitions and experiences in mediation.

Niamh and Scarlett speak with solicitor advocate and fellow podcaster Craig Mackenzie about his unconventional route into the law, his career highlights, and get a behind the scenes look into his podcast, ‘The Trial Advocate’s Playbook’. Craig’s podcast- https://open.spotify.com/show/4C5BFQpHXoxxaIF51A6d0A?si=19p83SdwTJySrS9aMqnPxA

TW: Rape; Sexual Assault; Sexual Violence; Homophobia Niamh and Scarlett sit down with Newcastle University PHD candidate Andrew Beetham to discuss the law on consent and the surrounding controversies. They discuss Andrew’s case comment on R v BM and relating case law. We would like to emphasise that this is a discussion on consent law only, we do not consider the other pertinent issues present in...

In the first episode of this academic year, Niamh and Scarlett sit down with Newcastle University lecturer Beverley Smith to discuss her unconventional journey into the law. They also explore education techniques, A-levels, and Beverley’s various outreach projects

Welcome back to the NELR Podcast! After an extended break, Niamh and new co-host Scarlett are ready to talk to academics and professionals about their work, and are excited to see what students are going to bring to the podcast this year

In the final episode of the 2020/21 academic year, Matt and Niamh talk to Dr Funke Abimbola MBE, Newcastle Law School Alumni, about her career after law school, her work on diversity in the legal profession and non-traditional career paths following a law degree. Funke's website is below for more information: https://funkeabimbola.com/

Guest hosts Amy Jones and Izzy Ponsonby talk to Alexa Netty, Executive Director of SolidariTee about the refugee crisis and its intersection with the law. SolidariTee is the largest student-led charity fighting for sustainable change in the refugee crisis. They sell organic t-shirts for £12 with 100% of profits going towards sustainable legal aid, contact i.ponsonby@newcastle.ac or a.jones20@newca...

Niamh and guest host Rozhin Shabbak talk to Dr Nikki Godden-Rasul about her research on Portraits of women in the law and Inspirational Women of the Law Event 2021. The full reference and link to the website is below. Godden-Rasul N., 'Portraits of women of the law: re-envisioning gender, law and the legal profession in law schools' [2019] 39(3) Legal Studies, 415 https://www.iwlaw.uk/ All informa...

Guest hosts Max Chau and Maleka Akuany talk to Robin Taylor, Executive Director of Lawyers Without Borders. Lawyers Without Borders is a non-profit corporation whose mission is to advance global rule of law, build capacity and integrity in the world’s justice sectors and support transitions and development. (https://www.lawyerswithoutborders.org/contact) If you would like to get involved in the LW...

Matt and Niamh celebrate episode 10, by talking to Maya Ffrench Adam, former Newcastle Law School student who graduated in July 2020. They talk to Maya about life after law school, her research topic on Automatic Vehicle liability and her interest in competition law.