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CCLS 45th Anniversary

This year, we are marking a special milestone for Queen Mary’s Centre of Commercial Law Studies as we celebrate 45 years of excellence in legal education.

CCLS 45th Anniversary
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Centre for Commercial Law Studies 45th Anniversary banner. A teal heptagon with the QMUL logo, CCLS name and the number 45 in gold.Since opening our doors in 1980, we have been at the forefront of nurturing talented legal minds, drawing students from across London, the UK and beyond, while also pushing the boundaries of teaching and research in the legal sector.

To commemorate this special milestone and reflect on a legacy that spans over four decades, we are organising a range of events and initiatives throughout the academic year.

Professor Emilia Onyema, Professor Wend Wendland, Professor Ignacio Tirado and Professor Rosa Lastra sat at the front of the Peston Lecture Theatre.

CCLS 45th Anniversary Celebration

To mark our 45th year, we hosted a special event featuring a keynote speech by Sir Geoffrey Vos and a series of special seminars looking at recent developments in commercial law. This was followed by a drinks and canapé reception.
Read José Enrique Cordero's recap of the celebratory event
Professor Sir Roy Goode
Professor Sir Roy Goode

Roy Goode Scholarship fund

We invite you to help talented prospective students to benefit from the opportunities that a year studying at CCLS brings, preparing them to become some of the very best young lawyers.

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Find out how studying at CCLS helps shape future lawyers:

Philip Denny Mathew

Former Roy Goode Scholar Philip tells us of his accomplishments since he graduated CCLS in 2024.
Philip Denny Mathew

Sophia Villalta Chong

Sophia Villalta Chong was a 2025 Roy Goode Scholar on the Laws LLM programme. She tells us how her scholarship helped her succeed in her studies.
Sophia Villalta Chong

Aditi Malik

Aditi Malik graduated from CCLS in 2025 having studied the Laws LLM. She shares just how valuable the Roy Goode Scholarship was to her success.
Aditi Malik

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