Open Justice Centre

The vision and strategy of the Open Justice Centre is to empower law students to deliver the social justice mission of the University by inculcating a commitment to public service. The Centre develops innovative pedagogy that provides students with the opportunity to enhance their skills and experiences to support them in the changing employment market. This is underpinned by pioneering cutting edge research that informs the curriculum and showcases technology enhanced experiential learning. We hope you find the Open Justice website interesting and inspiring.

Public understanding of law

Public understanding of law

Open University law students, under the supervision of Law School academics, provide both face-to-face and online sessions with schools, prisons and community groups on specific legal topics to help people understand their rights.

Careers

Careers

Information on getting involved with pro bono work, gaining legal work experience within a law centre or charity, a legal career with a charity or legal aid firm, or a social justice placement.

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W360: Justice in action

Open University law students can choose to take our Justice in Action (W360) module which involves undertaking a variety of Open Justice activities, as well as studying key underlying themes relating to social justice, professional identity and ethics and values.

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News

Find out more about our exciting news and opinion pieces from the Open Justice team, our students, and guest authors.


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Open Justice Centre 2023 Annual Report

The Open Justice Centre's 2023 Annual Report provides an opportunity to review the progress of the Centre since its inception in 2016.

Click the button to read the report in an online reader, or download the pdf.

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