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The Institute for the Study of European laws (ISEL) is a leading centre for research and teaching on European law and policy.

ISEL provides an expert insight into the latest EU law developments and is proud to house a team of internationally renowned researchers and doctoral researchers, including:

ISEL researchers are the authors of leading research and they actively contribute to excellent scholarship, practice, Government and professional activities by making high-level contributions as to the legal, political and economic development of the EU and the relationship of the UK with the EU.

ISEL researchers also teach across a range of programmes at The City Law School’s undergraduate, postgraduate and professional practice programmes.

Our aims:

  • To shape cutting-edge research in European law
  • To convene an engaging public events programme to debate European law and policy
  • To provide expert analysis for practitioners and policy-makers across Europe
  • To develop the next generation of researchers in European law through research led teaching and PhD supervision.

Our experts specialise in:

  • Brexit
  • EU constitutional and administrative law
  • EU internal market law
  • EU trade and investment law
  • EU competition law and policy
  • EU external relations
  • EU law and global governance
  • European human rights law & citizenship
  • Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (AFSJ)
  • Migration law
  • Media and intellectual property law
  • Transport law and regulation.

Institute for the Study of European Laws

  • Exterior of City Law School building on Sebastian street
    The City Law School building on Sebastian Street has now opened its doors and will provide a new home for The City Law School.
  • Interior of The City Law School with curved yellow sofa by staircase
    The £63 million City Law School building features a dedicated library, 160-seat lecture theatre, modern study space, staff offices, restaurant and central atrium with a glazed roof. 
  • Communcal seating area with tables and chairs
    This impressive facility features dynamic social spaces which complements The City Law School’s forward-thinking approach to teaching, learning and research.
  • The City of Law School's boardroom overlooking City of London skyline
    With a modern seminar and meeting rooms, a mock court room, a legal clinic and state of the art law library to encourage a more informal and interactive style of learning.