Jonathan Rutherford

Jonathan Rutherford is a PhD Candidate in Law at Wolfson College, University of Cambridge, with a focus on critical approaches to labour law. He holds an LLM (First Class) from Darwin College, University of Cambridge, and an LLB (First Class with Honours) in Law and French from the University of Bristol. His research explores trade unions' role in sustaining capitalist social relations in France and the UK.

Education:

• PhD in Law (current) – Wolfson College, University of Cambridge
• LLM (First Class) – Darwin College, University of Cambridge
• LLB in Law and French (First Class with Honours) – University of Bristol

Research Interests: Jonathan specializes in Labour Law, Comparative Law, Law and Political Economy, and Critical Approaches to Law. His work examines the radical potential of trade unions to transcend capitalist legal frameworks.

Publications: He has contributed to the CLC-UKET dataset for employment tribunal predictions and reviewed a book on critical legal theory. His recent research includes legislation and law-technology intersections.

Scientific Awards:

• Cambridge Political Economy Society Trust Scholarship (full funding)
• Faculty Prize for Advanced Labour Law
• Darwin College Recognition Award for Academic Performance

Roles: Jonathan serves as a Research Assistant at the Cambridge Law Journal and acts as a Law Supervisor for the Cambridge Higher Aspirations Scheme, Pembroke College Residential Supervisor, and Academic Mentor at Gonville & Caius College.