Dr. Lara Walker

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lara Walker is an Associate Professor at the University of Warwick, focusing her research on international family law. Her work includes topics such as written child abduction, intercountry adoption, and maintenance. Currently, she is investigating party autonomy, enforcement of private agreements, and the impacts of Brexit on international family law. Walker is also engaged in research related to family maintenance and child support. She is a member of the European Association of Private International Law (EAPIL) working group for the Hague Maintenance Convention. Lara joined the University of Warwick in January 2019 after working at the University of Sussex from 2013 to 2018, where she taught various subjects including Family Law, International Family Law, Transnational Commercial Litigation, and EU Law. Additionally, she co-developed the CLOCK project in Brighton in 2015.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Warwick • Coventry, United Kingdom

Teaching and research in the field of family law and international family law.

Lecturer

2013-01-01 — 2018-01-01

University of Sussex • Brighton, United Kingdom

Taught Family Law, International Family Law, Transnational Commercial Litigation, and EU Law.

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.