New Oxford Centre for Socio-Legal Studies Report Launched, Showcasing Global Impact and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
The Oxford Centre for Socio-Legal Studies (CSLS) is pleased to announce the publication of its latest bi-annual report, detailing its activities and accomplishments from January 2023 to December 2024. The report highlights the Centre's commitment to theoretically informed empirical research, global engagement, and capacity building in the field of socio-legal studies.
The report showcases the diverse research projects undertaken by the Centre's 29 research staff and 41 current research students, supported by external research grants from organizations such as the AHRC, ESRC, Leverhulme Trust, British Academy, and European Research Council. It also features a selection of key publications and provides insights into the international nature of the Centre's research, with fieldwork conducted across the Americas, Africa, South East Asia, and Australia.
Outgoing Director of the Centre, Linda Mulcahy, commented on the publication of the report:
It gives me great pleasure to announce the publication of our latest report of activity from the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies. This is the final report that I will be in charge of overseeing. After six years of being the Director of the Centre I have been succeeded by my colleague Fernanda Pirie. It has been an absolute privilege to serve as the Director through such an active period. It feels like the best job in the world to have so many bright and enthusiastic colleagues to work with. I hope that you enjoy reading about our work. My thanks go to the whole team for the hard and exciting work they do!
Key highlights from the report include:
- Global Research Impact: Projects addressing critical issues such as climate change, digital law, access to justice, and human rights, with fieldwork spanning five continents.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Research activities spanning law, anthropology, sociology, economics, political science, and more.
- Capacity Building Initiatives: A range of programs designed to nurture new talent and support the ongoing development of established researchers.
- Community Engagement: A vibrant visitors' program that brings socio-legal scholars from around the world to contribute to the Centre's debate and research culture.
The report details the Centre's ongoing efforts to build capacity at a national level, including its methodology masterclasses and workshops.