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In todays blog, Lecturer in Law Brett Crumley writes about historic conflict and laws enacted in the sixteenth century that had a surprising effect on the landscape in which Carols might be sung at Christmas.

The Open Justice Legally Christmas Series has established itself as a much-anticipated seasonal tradition at The OU and I’m very pleased to have been invited back to contribute a review of some Law School highlights from 2024.

Each year, The Open Justice Centre celebrates the exceptional achievements of our high calibre students. Our annual awards are given to individual students or groups of students that make outstanding contributions to the projects they are involved in. Students are nominated by their tutors or project managers.

In this blog, Francine Ryan, Senior Lecturer in Law, and Director of the Open Justice Centre discusses Pro Bono Week:

Applications for Flex Trainee are open until Sunday 10th November for anyone interested in this opportunity.

Flex Legal hire aspiring lawyers from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, put them through an intensive 'Readiness Programme', and place them in an in-house legal team to undergo QWE with their fantastic clients - such as ASOS, The Crown Estate, TrustPilot, and Diageo. On top of that, we fund the SQE prep course(s) and exams through our incredible partners at Barbri.

Do you qualify for Flex Trainee or Flex Apprentice?

This new blog by Open University LLB student William Brazier looks at discrimination law and what can be learned from Alison Bailey v Stonewall Equality Ltd and Others [2024] EAT 119

In this blog written for Open Justice week 2024, Dr Francine Ryan, Director of the Open Justice Centre and Senior Lecturer in Law discusses her visit to the Combined Courts.

Francine Ryan, Senior Lecturer in Law, and Director of the Open Justice Centre discusses her recent attendance at the Legal Support Strategy Conference hosted by Farah Ziaulla the Director of Access to Justice at the Ministry of Justice. The conference brought together organisations from across the advice sector to discuss the provision of legal support and legal advice.

Martyn Fryer, former 'Justice in action' student and now Criminal Justice Clinic case worker writes about his experiences both as a student and supporting students.

Francine Ryan, Director of the Open Justice Centre and Senior Lecturer in Law leads us all in her annual festive sing-a-long.