Harnessing the Social Function of Law
A global student-led think tank dedicated to exploring how the law shapes society and advancing legal research to drive social change.
Our Focus Areas
VOICE
We give students a platform to share bold legal writing that challenges convention and sparks meaningful public debate. From articles to commentary, we amplify voices that push the law in new directions.
INSIGHT
We connect student researchers with NGOs, legal teams, and socially responsible companies. Together, we work on legal solutions that are not only sound, but also socially aware and grounded in impact.
IMPACT
We collaborate with educators to bring the social function of law into classrooms. By rethinking how law is taught, we help students see it not just as a system, but as a living tool for justice.
Latest Research
Systemic Barriers in Human Rights Courts
This case commentary analyses the ECtHR’s 2024 rulings in Duarte Agostinho and KlimaSeniorinnen, highlighting how restrictive interpretations of jurisdiction and victim status continue to impede access to climate justice. While the Court recognised collective standing in KlimaSeniorinnen, it reaffirmed procedural and territorial barriers in Duarte Agostinho. The commentary argues that without a more inclusive, context-sensitive approach, the ECtHR risks sidelining climate-affected individuals.
Evolution of rights of nature: A Comparative Analysis of Ecuador and Spain
A comparison of Ecuador and Spain reveals that Ecuador’s ecocentric, indigenous-informed legal framework enables stronger recognition of nature’s rights, while Spain’s anthropocentric, individualistic system constrains similar legal developments.
Flamingos or Strawberries?
This policy analysis explores the environmental conflict in Spain's Doñana Reserve, where EU conservation directives clash with local agricultural practices, particularly illegal water use for strawberry farming. It examines governmental responses, tensions with farmers, and proposes solutions like desalination plants and sustainable funding to balance ecological protection with agricultural livelihoods.
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