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Contemporary Trajectories of Direct Effect in EU Law: A Reappraisal | City St George's, University of London

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Institute for the Study of European Law (ISEL) @clsisel.bsky.social · 16d

🖍️Join us for 'Contemporary Trajectories of Direct Effect in EU Law: A Reappraisal' w/ guest Daniele Gallo, #LuissUniversity Rome & discussants: Lilija Alijeva, @elifmendosk.bsky.social & chair: Francesca Strumia

🗓️Fri, 17 Oct 2025, 5-6pm GMT
📍Room TG13 @thecitylawschool.bsky.social
👇Register below

The seminar, which builds upon Prof. Gallo’s book on Direct Effect in EU Law (EU Law Library Series, OUP, 2025), will offer a fresh understanding of direct effect in EU law.

Autocratic Legalism Meets Supranational Opportunism: The Battle for the Future of the Rule of Law in the European Union | City St George's, University of London

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Institute for the Study of European Law (ISEL) @clsisel.bsky.social · 10d

💡There's still time to register for 'Autocratic Legalism Meets Supranational Opportunism' w/ Profs @profkochenov.bsky.social, @azmanova.bsky.social @faheye.bsky.social & F. Strumia

🙏Join us at @thecitylawschool.bsky.social!

@citystgeorges.bsky.social @ceudeminst.bsky.social @weareceu.bsky.social

Institute for the Study of European Law (ISEL) @clsisel.bsky.social · 22d

📢Join us for 'Autocratic Legalism Meets Supranational Opportunism' with special guest @profkochenov.bsky.social @ceudeminst.bsky.social @weareceu.bsky.social, discussant F. Strumia, chair @faheye.bsky.social @citystgeorges.bsky.social

📅Thu, 2 Oct, 17-18h GMT
📍 TG14 @thecitylawschool.bsky.social

This event approaches the EU's response to the democratic and Rule of Law backsliding over the past ten years from the perspective of the effects of the steps taken by supranational institutions.

Discussion of the Leveson Review Proposals | City St George's, University of London

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The City Law School @thecitylawschool.bsky.social · 10d

📣 Upcoming Event!

🗣️Join us for a Discussion of the Leveson Review Proposals
📅 7th October, 5-7.30pm

More details below 👇
www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

Join us for a lively panel discussion on the Leveson Review’s controversial proposals for reforming the Criminal Justice System, including limits on the right to jury trial.

Autocratic Legalism Meets Supranational Opportunism: The Battle for the Future of the Rule of Law in the European Union | City St George's, University of London

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Institute for the Study of European Law (ISEL) @clsisel.bsky.social · 22d

Join us if you are in #London for:

📅 Thursday, 2nd October 2025, 17:00-18:00 GMT:
📌 'Autocratic Legalism Meets Supranational Opportunism: The Battle for the Future of the Rule of Law in the EU' w/ @profkochenov.bsky.social
📍 TG14, The City Law School 🔗 www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

This event approaches the EU's response to the democratic and Rule of Law backsliding over the past ten years from the perspective of the effects of the steps taken by supranational institutions.

Autocratic Legalism Meets Supranational Opportunism: The Battle for the Future of the Rule of Law in the European Union | City St George's, University of London

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Institute for the Study of European Law (ISEL) @clsisel.bsky.social · 22d

📢 Updated Events Program – Now Live! 🎉

We’re excited to announce our updated Events Program + registration links:

🗓️Monday, 29 September, 12:00-13:30 CEST:
📌'The ICJ Advisory Opinion on Occupied Palestinian Territory and the European Union: Legal Reflections'
📍Hybrid 🔗 esil-sedi.eu/ig-eu-global...

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Institute for the Study of European Law (ISEL) @clsisel.bsky.social · 22d

📢Join us for 'Autocratic Legalism Meets Supranational Opportunism' with special guest @profkochenov.bsky.social @ceudeminst.bsky.social @weareceu.bsky.social, discussant F. Strumia, chair @faheye.bsky.social @citystgeorges.bsky.social

📅Thu, 2 Oct, 17-18h GMT
📍 TG14 @thecitylawschool.bsky.social

This event approaches the EU's response to the democratic and Rule of Law backsliding over the past ten years from the perspective of the effects of the steps taken by supranational institutions.

Contemporary Trajectories of Direct Effect in EU Law: A Reappraisal | City St George's, University of London

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Institute for the Study of European Law (ISEL) @clsisel.bsky.social · 22d

🗓️Friday, 17th October 2025, 17:00-18:00 GMT:
🖍️Contemporary Trajectories of Direct Effect in EU Law: A Reappraisal' w/ Prof Daniele Gallo
🔗 www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

Stay tuned, more coming soon! @citystgeorges.bsky.social @thecitylawschool.bsky.social l

The seminar, which builds upon Prof. Gallo’s book on Direct Effect in EU Law (EU Law Library Series, OUP, 2025), will offer a fresh understanding of direct effect in EU law.

Cheers to 30 Years: Entering a New Era of Multilateral Trade Rules | City St George's, University of London

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The City Law School @thecitylawschool.bsky.social · 27d

📣 Cheers to 30 Years: Entering a New Era of Multilateral Trade Rules

🎉 Join us in celebrating WTO's 30th anniversary and discuss its impact on trade rules and overall global trade dynamics.

📅 29 September, 1-7pm
For more details and the programme, click the link below 👇
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This symposium seeks to reflect on the successes and challenges faced by the WTO over the last 30 years and discuss potential solutions moving forward.

IG on The EU as a Global Actor | The ICJ Advisory Opinion on Occupied Palestinian Territory and the European Union: Legal Reflections – European Society of International Law | Société européenne de dr...

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Institute for the Study of European Law (ISEL) @clsisel.bsky.social · Sep 7

In the meantime, join our first co-supported event 'The ICJ Advisory Opinion on Occupied Palestinian Territory and the European Union: Legal Reflections' (29 September) ⛓️ esil-sedi.eu/ig-eu-global...

esil-sedi.eu

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Institute for the Study of European Law (ISEL) @clsisel.bsky.social · Sep 7

🎉We're Back: Exciting New Events Programme Launching This Term!

After a refreshing summer break, we're thrilled to announce the return of our events program - check out our poster for a sneak peek!

👉Full details will be announced very soon!

@thecitylawschool.bsky.social @citystgeorges.bsky.social

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The City Law School @thecitylawschool.bsky.social · Sep 5

🎉 Prof David Collins has been appointed as the Kwa Cheok Choo Distinguished Visitor at the National University of Singapore this fall.

⚖️ He will be teaching a short course at NUS on International Economic Law and the Digital Economy.

Congratulations David on this prestigious achievement! 🙌

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British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) @biicl.bsky.social · Sep 5

NEXT WEEK: 8 Sept Join us for 'Litigation Funding at the Crossroads: Reviewing new European and UK approaches to Third Party Funding' - a re-launch of the European Law Institute (ELI) Hub Hosted by The City Law School Law School, @thecitylawschool.bsky.social and @biicl.bsky.social buff.ly/V6P6JLa

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Prof Dimitrios Giannoulopoulos @dimitriosgian.bsky.social · Aug 4

Less than 1 % of the world’s population are international refugees, asylum seekers or displaced abroad by humanitarian crises (source: @unhrc.bsky.social and @washingtonpost.com) yet our societies project at them all our anger, bias, and xenophobic feelings.
#refugees #migrants

‘Good’ and ‘poor’ criminal defence lawyering from a legal cosmopolitan perspective – City Law Forum

The City Law School @thecitylawschool.bsky.social · Aug 4

Read our latest blog post by @dimitriosgian.bsky.social on
''Good' and 'Poor' Criminal Defence Lawyering From a Legal Cosmopolitan Perspective.' 👇

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How do we see the future of data and its regulation globally? The next chapter for binding law in global data governance. – City Law Forum

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Institute for the Study of European Law (ISEL) @clsisel.bsky.social · Jul 28

🎓On 1st July ISEL and @thecitylawschool.bsky.social hosted a forum to discuss the future directions of data governance and data regulation.

If you are interested in learning more about the proceedings of the conference, read this short blogpost with the main takeaways:👇

@citystgeorges.bsky.social

blogs.city.ac.uk

The City Law School academics debate the role of UN human rights monitoring body in minority rights protection | City St George's, University of London

The City Law School @thecitylawschool.bsky.social · Jul 22

⚖️ Dr Lilija Alijeva FHEA Alijeva and Prof Tawhida Ahmed hosted Elected United Nations Human Rights Committee Member, Prof Yvonne Donders at the DiverCity Workshop 2025.

The debate explored the role of UN human rights monitoring body in minority rights protection 👇
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Dr Lilija Alijeva and Professor Tawhida Ahmed host the Elected United Nations Human Rights Committee Member, Professor Yvonne Donders, at the DiverCity Workshop 2025.

A Future for Binding Law in Global Data Governance? | City St George's, University of London

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The City Law School @thecitylawschool.bsky.social · Jul 17

Here's to the Class of 2025! 🎉

Congratulations to all who celebrated their graduations this week, we hope you had as much fun as we did! 🙌

👋 Here is a short farewell video with words from our Executive Dean Prof Richard Ashcroft. Please keep in touch!

The City Law School @thecitylawschool.bsky.social · Jun 26

📣 Join our next workshop on 'A Future for Binding Law in Global Data Governance?' on the 1st July!

🙌 This workshop is organised by Prof @faheye.bsky.social, @clsisel.bsky.social.

More details and sign up below 👇
ow.ly/Kjfe50Wfna2

The event is organised by Prof Elaine Fahey, The City Law School and The Institute for the Study of European Laws (ISEL).

Redefining EU Law for a Volatile and Uncertain World | City St George's, University of London

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The City Law School @thecitylawschool.bsky.social · Jun 25

Biggest congratulations from all of us @suzanarahde.bsky.social! Well deserved 🎉

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Suzana Rahde Gerchmann @suzanarahde.bsky.social · Jun 24

I can't believe it: I passed my PhD Viva today! 😻
Thank you, Prof @ruthfletcher.bsky.social and Dr Tom Bennet, for being my examiners and challenging me with your questions.
@riverbaars.bsky.social @sabrinagermain.bsky.social and Tawhida Ahmed, nothing would be possible without you!

Centre for Law & Social Change @lawsocialchange.bsky.social · Jun 24

📣Today brilliant Co-Director @suzanarahde.bsky.social passed her PhD with no corrections, the highest accolade in British academia. Massive congrats Dr! 🙏 engaged & inspired examiners Prof. Ruth Fletcher & Dr Thomas Bennett! 🍾✊🤓📚 @riverbaars.bsky.social @sabrinagermain.bsky.social Dr Tawhida Ahmad

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Institute for the Study of European Law (ISEL) @clsisel.bsky.social · Jun 24

📢There is still time to register for the Workshop 'Redifining #EULaw for a Violate and Uncertain World' w/ special keynote by Prof @noreenomeara.bsky.social @ucc.ie on 'EU-ECHR aspects of Climate litigation'!

Join us if you are in #London!

@citystgeorges.bsky.social @thecitylawschool.bsky.social

Institute for the Study of European Law (ISEL) @clsisel.bsky.social · Jun 11

💡Join us for 'Redefining EU Law for a Volatile and Uncertain World' taking place on Thu, 26 June at @thecitylawschool.bsky.social!

👉The Workshop is organised by Dr I Kapsis @citystgeorges.bsky.social & Dr S Elfving, University of Lincoln, supported by us, CLS & The Society of Legal Scholars!

Info👇

The Workshop focuses on emerging issues facing the EU, as outlined in the EU’s 2024–2029 strategic agenda.

A watershed moment, for Strasbourg and our human rights – City Law Forum

The City Law School @thecitylawschool.bsky.social · Jun 25

📝 @dimitriosgian.bsky.social shared his expertise on the nine European governments' joint letter concerning immigration and the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR).

Read the full article in The City Law School Forum below! 👇
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City St George’s academics support the EU Studies Association 19th Biennial Conference | City St George's, University of London

The City Law School @thecitylawschool.bsky.social · Jun 24

🇪🇺 Academics from @clsisel.bsky.social shared their expertise on the EU and transatlantic relations at the EU Studies Association 19th Biennial Conference in Philadelphia, US!

🎉 Congrats to all! @faheye.bsky.social @jedodermatt.bsky.social @tamarahervey.bsky.social!

Read more ⬇️
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Academics from the Institute for the Study of European Law shared their expertise on the EU and transatlantic relations at the event held in Philadelphia, USA.

IP Remedies: Past, Present, and Future | City St George's, University of London

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The City Law School @thecitylawschool.bsky.social · Jun 23

📣 Upcoming Event: IP Remedies: Past, Present, and Future

💭 This event brings academics across universities to explore the history of remedies for intellectual property (IP) infringement, and their future.

📅 27 June, 3-6pm
More details below 👇
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This seminar will discuss the history and future of remedies for IP infringement, focusing on key legal cases and current challenges.