FOUNDERS WELCOME
It is with immense pleasure that we introduce the Clare College Law Journal (CCLJ). Bringing the CCLJ to life has been a challenging but extremely rewarding journey; what started as a casual idea between the two of us in December 2023 has now blossomed into a publication showcasing high-quality legal academic work, awarding an Access Prize sponsored by Matrix Chambers (the ‘Matrix Chambers Access Prize’) and featuring interviews with legal legends that we have always dreamed of meeting.
From launching the first call for submissions to adding the final design touches, each stage of the process has been focused on enabling the CCLJ to reflect the spirit of the community at Clare College: fiercely intellectual, relentlessly curious, and unwaveringly dedicated. Sharing these qualities with a global audience of students and legal professionals around the world is our ultimate objective; for this reason, we have made the Clare College Law Journal open to article submissions from everyone at an undergraduate-level and above.
A particularly exciting aspect of our inaugural volume is the launch of the Matrix Chambers Access Prize. We would like to offer our deepest gratitude to Matrix Chambers for their enthusiastic support in pioneering the Matrix Chambers Access Prize, which was designed in order to both recognise exceptional academic work as well as promote inclusivity and accessibility in the legal profession. More information about this can be found on the ‘About Us’ page.
A huge thank you also goes to all contributing authors for entrusting us with the honour of showcasing your work in this inaugural edition. Your contributions are at the heart of each volume, and we feel privileged to be able to provide a platform for your ideas. To the Editorial Board, encompassing all those involved in editing, design, or publicity, we cannot extend our gratitude enough for being such an incredible team to work with.
As we look to the future, we look forward to seeing the CCLJ develop and grow, continually embodying the vibrant academic spirit of our community. We hope that this Journal serves as a platform for legal scholarship, and also perhaps more importantly, that it inspires future generations of law students to engage with, and contribute to, the dynamic sphere of law. To our readers, thank you for being part of this journey with us, and we hope that you enjoy reading this inaugural edition, as much as we have enjoyed creating it.
Puja Patel & Sakshi Jha
Founders of the Clare College Law Journal
Puja Patel
