About
Jessica joined the Liverpool Law School in September 2025, having previously taught at Edge Hill University (2022-2025). She is completing her PhD, which examines international legal protections for people displaced across borders by the adverse effects of climate change. She holds an LLM in International Human Rights Law (University of Liverpool) and an LLB in Law (Edge Hill University).
Her research focuses on international law, refugee protection, and the legal implications of climate change. She is particularly interested how crisis framing shapes legal development, the challenges of refugee protection across Europe, and the consequences of climate change-induced loss of territory. Alongside her academic work, she serves as Chair of a charity that supports asylum seekers and refugees.
Jessica also pursues pedagogic research on the impact of generative AI on legal education, the role of digital pedagogy in enhancing student engagement, and the development of effective teaching practices.