School of Law and Social Justice

Socio-Legal Studies Association (SLSA) Annual Conference 2025 is proudly hosted by the University of Liverpool Law School.

The Annual Conference has been running since the association was founded in 1990 and is an opportunity for those in the field of socio-legal studies to disseminate knowledge and network with others in the field.

The SLSA Annual Conference 2025 will take place from Tuesday 15th April to Thursday 17th April 2025 at the University of Liverpool Campus. The conference is open to all to attend including SLSA members and non-members, there is no requirement for you to be presentating at the conference to attend.

Our aim is to deliver an inspiring, inclusive and sustainable conference where possible, this will include catering

School of Law and Social Justice study trip to the Hague on 10th-14th March 2025.

What is the Intermediary Cooperative?
The Intermediary Cooperative (TIC) is an innovative, not-for-profit social enterprise offering high quality HMCTS Appointed Intermediary services across England and Wales. Built on core social values, we are passionate about ensuring fair access to justice, whilst giving back to the communities in which we serve.

The Intermediary Cooperative intermediaries work directly with vulnerable people during police interviews, court hearings, legal conferences and full trials.

The 2025 Intermediary Cooperative conference "Collaboration: A Cooperative approach to achieving fairer justice" has an overarching theme of collaborative working in the justice sector. The audience could include intermediaries, solicitors, barristers, advocates, academics and other interested parties working in the field. Talks will last approximately 45 minutes each, including time for questions.