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Organise, Prepare, Conquer. Sadie Sturgeon, alongside Student Skills Assistants Aisling and Adam, delve into the possibly daunting realm of exam preparation. They share a treasure trove of strategies, tips, and mental frameworks to help law students navigate and excel in their upcoming exams.

In this enlightening episode of LawPod, hosts Karen Wray and Sarah McMahon are joined by Dr John Taggart, a criminal law lecturer with a keen focus on the role of intermediaries in the criminal justice system. Dr Taggart, who transitioned from criminal defence practice to academia, shares his journey and the importance of intermediaries—professionals who facilitate communication between vulnerable individuals and the criminal justice system. Through a comprehensive discussion, the episode sheds light on the intermediary's role, their critical contribution to supporting vulnerable witnesses and defendants, and the evolving nature of their involvement across various stages of the legal process. The conversation delves into the challenges of identifying those in need of intermediary services, highlighting the diversity of vulnerabilities that necessitate such support. Dr. Taggart emphasises intermediaries' significant impact on enabling individuals to effectively participate in the justice system, regardless of their vulnerabilities. Additionally, the episode explores the future of legal accessibility, underscoring the need for the legal system to continue evolving to ensure fairness and comprehensibility for all. This episode of LawPod educates on the vital role of intermediaries and sparks a broader discussion on making the legal system more accessible and equitable for vulnerable groups within society.

Dr Amanda Kramer leads an insightful exploration into the complex legal and humanitarian issues facing Palestine, she is joined by PhD student Tamara Tamimi and Dr Munir Nuseibah to discuss the ongoing humanitarian crisis, international crimes, and the international community's response.They explore the historical and legal context, emphasising the need for justice, accountability, and the role of international institutions like the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice. The conversation also explores settler colonialism, apartheid, and the global solidarity movements supporting Palestinian rights.Dr Munir Nuseibah:Munir Nuseibah is a human rights lawyer and academic based in Al-Quds University in Jerusalem, Palestine. He is an assistant professor at Al-Quds University’s faculty of law; the director (and co-founder) of Al-Quds Human Rights Clinic, the first accredited clinical legal education program in the Arab World; and the director of the Community Action Center in Jerusalem. He holds a B.A. degree in Law from Al-Quds University; an LL.M in International Legal Studies from the Washington College of Law of the American University in Washington DC and a PhD degree from the University of Westminster in London, UK, which he acquired after successfully defending his thesis entitled: Forced Displacement in the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict, International Law, and Transitional Justice. Dr Nuseibah heads a number of research and services projects that focus on forced displacement, international law and Jerusalem.Tamara TamimiTamara Tamimi is a PhD researcher in Law at Queen’s University Belfast and scholar of the ESRC NINE Consortium. Tamara holds an MA in Human Rights Law from SOAS, University of London, where her MA thesis entitled “Destruction of Property and Unlawful Transfer in East Jerusalem: Reasonable Basis to Allege War Crimes” has received the Sarah Spells Prize for the best dissertation of the 2015/2016 academic year. Tamara’s research activity focuses on settler colonialism, transformative justice, forcible displacement, gender equality, and aid effectiveness of overseas development assistance. Tamara has also published extensively in peer reviewed journals and edited collections, including Development in Practice, Al-Shabaka- Palestinian Policy Network, University of Gottingen, E-International Relations, and Confluences Méditerranée.Further Reading:Tamara Tamimi, Ahmad Amara, Osama Risheq, Munir Nuseibah, Alice Panepinto, Brendan Browne, and Triestino Marinello “(Mis)using Legal Pluralism in the Occupied Palestinian Territory to Advance Dispossession of Palestinians: Israeli Policies against Palestinian Bedouins in the Eastern Jerusalem Periphery” in Noorhaidi Hasan and Irene Schneider (eds) in International Law between Translation and Pluralism: Examples from Germany, Palestine and Indonesia.Munir Nuseibah and Tamara Tamimi “The Impact of the Oslo Accords on the Territorial Jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court in Palestine” in Noorhaidi Hasan and Irene Schneider (eds) in International Law between Translation and Pluralism: Examples from Germany, Palestine and Indonesia.Munir Nuseibah and Sari Harb, “What Does the ICJ Ruling Mean for Palestinians”: https://www.rosalux.de/en/news/id/51686/what-does-the-icj-ruling-mean-for-palestiniansTamara Tamimi and Daniela Suarez Vargas, “Propaganda vs. Truth: Israeli Propaganda and Palestinian Demonisation”, E-International Relations: https://www.e-ir.info/2024/02/13/israeli-propaganda-and-palestinian-demonisation/Osama Risheq, Tamara Tamimi, Raghad Adwan, Munir Nuseibah, “Depoliticised Humanitarianism Critiquing the Effectiveness of International Aid for the Bedouin Communities in the Jerusalem Periphery”, Development in Practice Special Issue on Conflict Sensitivity/ Do No Harm in Development, Humanitarian & Peacebuilding Practice. International Law and Perceptions of Justice in Palestine, with Tamara Tamimi; LawPod: https://lawpod.org/podcast/international-law-and-perceptions-of-justice-in-palestine/Activist Lawyer Podcast, with Tamara Tamimi: https://activistlawyer.podbean.com/e/ep-70-tamara-tamimi/Ilan Pappe, The Ethnic Cleansing of PalestineRashid Khalidi, The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917- 2017This episode was recorded 15th February 2024

FemCon 3: Learning from transnational feminist struggle for constitutional change. In this episode the FemCon team talk with Luis Eslava and Amaya Alvez about recent experiences of feminist constitutional change in Chile and with Rachel Rebouche about her knowledge of the US, constitutionalism and feminism. What is the Feminist Constitutional Futures Project (FemCon)? https://lawpod.org/ireland-northern-ireland-feminist-constitutional-futures/ FemCon is brought to you by Máiréad Enright (Birmingham University Law School), Aoife O’Donoghue (Queen’s University Belfast Law School) and Catherine O’Rourke (Durham Law School). FemCon podcasts episodes were produced by Orla Higgins with sound editing by Andy Gaffney

FemCon 2: Imagining feminist constitutional futures through the arts and utopian fiction. In this episode the FemCon team talks with Ruth Houghton about feminist utopian literature and Jess Jones about her work as an artist in projects that cross law and feminism. What is the Feminist Constitutional Futures Project (FemCon)? https://lawpod.org/ireland-northern-ireland-feminist-constitutional-futures/ FemCon is brought to you by Máiréad Enright (Birmingham University Law School), Aoife O’Donoghue (Queen’s University Belfast Law School) and Catherine O’Rourke (Durham Law School). FemCon podcasts episodes were produced by Orla Higgins with sound editing by Andy Gaffney

FemCon 1: Introducing FemCon and asking new questions about constitutional change in Northern/Ireland. In this introductory episode the FemCon team talk with Ailbe Smyth and Joanna McMinn about their experience of feminist legal change in Ireland and Northern Ireland from an activist perspective. What is the Feminist Constitutional Futures Project (FemCon)? https://lawpod.org/ireland-northern-ireland-feminist-constitutional-futures/ FemCon is brought to you by Máiréad Enright (Birmingham University Law School), Aoife O’Donoghue (Queen’s University Belfast Law School) and Catherine O’Rourke (Durham Law School). FemCon podcasts episodes were produced by Orla Higgins with sound editing by Andy Gaffney

In this engaging episode, we delve into the lives of international law students at Queen's University Belfast. Hosted by Anjana and Tarra, social media assistants at the Law School, the episode features insightful conversations with Eleanor and Shay. They share their personal journeys, from choosing Queen's University for its prestigious law program to adapting to life in Belfast.They discuss the academic rigour, the vibrant student life, the comprehensive support systems available for international students, and the myriad opportunities for personal and professional growth. From navigating the visa process and settling into new accommodations to engaging with clubs and societies and finding their footing in the academic world, their stories are a testament to the enriching experience Queen's University offers to its international community.Whether you're considering studying abroad or just curious about the international student lifestyle, this episode provides valuable perspectives and tips for future law students.

Guests from Factor Law, Ed Sohn and Nimal Hemelge, discuss the transformative role of generative AI in law and technology, focusing on the challenges, ethical considerations, and disruptive potential in legal careers. They explore the optimistic future implications of AI integration, highlighting the importance of human skills amidst technological advancement.

Holocaust Memorial Day 2024: Fragility of Freedom and the continued importance of memorialisation. Join Evie Cawte in conversation with Belfast's Jewish Society President Rheannon Platman to discuss Holocaust memorialisation, the fragility of freedom and why it is an important date to commemorate both in and outside the impacted communities. https://home.q-su.org/clubssocieties/jewish/

In this episode, join Áine McKenna in an insightful interview with Professor Aoife O’Donoghue on her remarkable career in the field of law. Aoife delves into her unconventional path into law and, eventually, her esteemed role as a Professor. The interview unfolds with a sweeping overview of Aoife’s diverse research interests, specifically Brexit and its implications on Northern Ireland, feminist international law and the tyranny. Aoife reflects upon her involvement in significant projects: co-authoring ‘Bordering Two Unions: Northern Ireland and Brexit’(https://bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/bordering-two-unions), the ‘Northern/Irish Feminist Judgments Project’ (https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/northern--irish-feminist-judgments-9781509908936/), her role as the feminist judge on the case of McGimpsey v Ireland [1990] IR 110, and as co-director of the Northern/Ireland Feminist Constitutions Project (http://www.feministconstitutions.com/index.php). The episode concludes with Aoife sharing her plans for future research and projects, providing an insight into her ongoing contributions to the discipline. Participants Áine McKenna (Host/interviewer) Professor Aoife O’Donoghue (Interviewee) Sadie Sturgeon (researcher/editor) Rebecca McKimm (researcher/editor)