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New sentencing reforms aim to reduce prison overcrowding. This explainer outlines the key changes, who they affect and what they mean in practice.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/07/sentencing-act-2026-explainer

The Timms Review identifies major flaws in Personal Independence Payment, but some proposed reforms could create new barriers for disabled people.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/07/timms-review-pip-expert

NLS graduate Molly Reek has been named Junior Lawyer of the Year by the Nottinghamshire Law Society.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/05/nottingham-law-school-alumna-wins-award-for-excellence-and-empathy-in-law

Nottingham Law School student shares insights from the All Things Bar Conference, highlighting career pathways, mentorship, diversity, and opportunities in the legal profession.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/04/one-year-of-all-things-bar-building-pathways-into-the-legal-profession

Nottingham Law School’s 2026 Sports Law Alumni Event brought students and graduates together to share career insights, inspire futures and build connections.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/03/nls-sports-law-alumni-event-2026

A three year study has found that legal services work best when they are designed with communities, delivered face-to-face and closely linked to health and wellbeing.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/02/study-shows-success-of-community-led-legal-services

Genetic testing is becoming more common in sport, but what is it, and is it fair and legal?

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/02/genetic-testing-in-sport

Environmental activists taking direct action at sea have sometimes been prosecuted as pirates. Dr Laurence Atkin-Teillet, Lecturer at Nottingham Law School, explains how the United Nations' century-old definition of piracy has been misapplied to target peaceful protestors, and why this raises serious legal and ethical concerns.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2025/09/when-does-activism-become-piracy

NLS Legal, NTU's on-campus law firm, are the winners of the ALM 2025 Leadership, Influence & Inclusivity in Law Justice Beyond the Courtroom Award.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2025/12/nls-legal-are-the-winners-of-the-alm-2025-leadership,-influence-and-inclusivity-in-law-justice-beyond-the-courtroom-award

Nottingham Law School (NLS) graduate Christian Weaver has been named Barrister of the Year at the 2025 Greater Manchester Pro Bono Awards, recognising his exceptional commitment to public service, social justice, and accessible legal education.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2025/12/nls-graduate-christian-weaver-recognised-as-barrister-of-the-year-for-outstanding-pro-bono-work