Dr. Alison Young

Professor

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Biography

Alison Young is a leading expert in Public Law and currently holds the position of Sir David Williams Professor at the University of Cambridge. She has served extensively in various roles including as a legal advisor to the House of Lords Select Committee on the Constitution and has been a Fellow at Robinson College, Cambridge. Her research focuses on constitutional theory, particularly dialogue theory, and how it can be employed to protect human rights in the context of UK and EU laws. Young's notable works include 'Parliamentary Sovereignty and the Human Rights Act' and 'Unchecked Power', which discuss significant constitutional issues and reforms in light of recent political changes in the UK. With a strong academic background, she completed her BCL and D Phil at the University of Oxford after obtaining her Law degree from the University of Birmingham, where she also spent time studying in France. Young is recognized for her contributions to legal scholarship and her role in training new legal scholars and practitioners through supervision of PhD students.

Research Interests

Experience

Sir David Williams Professor of Public Law

— Present

University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK

Leading research and teaching in Public Law.

Law Commissioner for Public Law and the Law in Wales

2024-03-01 — 2029-03-01

Law Commission • N/A

Working on law reform in public law.

Awards

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Leverhulme Research Fellowship

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Teaching Excellence Innovation

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.