SOAS Year 12 & 13 Law Masterclass: Loss of Control - Is the Law of Homicide Fair to Everyone?
Date: Tuesday 15th December 2026
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: SOAS Campus
In this interactive masterclass, a member of the College of Law will introduce Year 12 and 13 students to the law on homicide. You will look at one of the most controversial debates in homicide cases and discuss whether the law can reflect the real-life experiences of everyone involved.
During the masterclass, you will explore questions such as:
How does English law deal with killings that are not planned but happen after someone loses self-control?
Does the law apply the loss of self-control standard differently to different people, and is that fair?
In what ways does the law hold back social or economic justice instead of advancing it?
Content note: This masterclass will include discussions of violence which some students could find upsetting. Please consider whether you feel comfortable engaging with this content before applying.
On Campus Masterclasses are subject based and are 3 hours long. They consist of a topic-based lecture and interactive activity, led by a SOAS academic. There is also a campus tour and a workshop on higher education led by student ambassadors.
In order to be considered for a place you will need to complete the whole form, including agreeing to our data protection statement. Please make sure you have all the information required for the form, and a parent/carer nearby to complete the form as this form includes:
- Student details
- Parent/Carer information
- School/Teacher information
Deadline for applications is Monday 30th November, 9:00am
This free SOAS event is a widening-participation activity designed to give Year 12 & 13 students a first-class experience of university-level studies. Please note it is only open to pupils attending state schools, academies and colleges.
Students who meet at least one of the following criteria will be prioritised:
- eligible or previously eligible for Free School Meals
- experience of local authority care
- from an area of low progression to higher education (as measured by TUNDRA data)
We will not be able to offer you a place until we have received confirmation from your school/college & parent/guardian that they give permission for you to participate. We will be in touch with them to request this.
Parent/guardian and teacher permission to participate does not guarantee a place as we receive a large number of applications for limited places. We will confirm if you have been allocated a place after applications close.
If you have any questions about this form please contact the AES team at apss@soas.ac.uk
After completing this form you should receive a confirmation email, if you do not please contact apss@soas.ac.uk