Oxford University
Oxford Law Pro recognized for two 2026 EPIC Awards
We have been named a finalist for two 2026 EPIC Awards, presented by the Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP).
Oxford Law Pro, our knowledge resource for legal professionals and researchers, has been nominated for consideration in two categories: Hosting Platform Features and Branding.
The Hosting Platform Features category highlights technical innovations that improve how scholarly content is hosted, accessed, and experienced, while the Branding category recognizes outstanding efforts to build and maintain a strong brand identity in scholarly publishing.
About the platform
Launched less that one year ago, Oxford Law Pro brings together more than 9,000 journal articles and over 600 award-winning, peer-reviewed books from our portfolio of authoritative and timely legal analysis, all on our Oxford Academic platform.
Oxford Law Pro is powered by a conversational AI research assistant, developed with Silverchair, making legal research more efficient without compromising on accuracy. Unlike generic AI search tools, Oxford Law Pro employs retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) frameworks specifically tuned for legal content, ensuring responses are grounded exclusively in OUP’s authoritative materials.
The platform equips legal professionals with tools that match the realities of modern practice, and by reducing time spent on initial source identification, the AI assistant allows them to allocate more time to substantive analysis, strategic thinking, and client service.
The branding
For many years, we have served the academic market with legal research materials, developing a reputation for publishing the highest quality research from globally respected authors. Oxford Law Pro delivers this content in a way that’s designed for legal professionals’ needs. Backed by our research and workshops, a process supported by legal technology expert Jenifer Swallow, we developed product branding and messaging to both reflect our established reputation and resonate with practitioners who may not have encountered OUP before.
“The breadth and quality of content on Oxford Law Pro is impressive and highly valuable for legal research. Expert Essentials stands out as a truly unique offering—I haven’t seen anything quite like it.”
Barrister, Hong Kong
Mirkka Jokelainen, Product Portfolio Manager, said:
“These nominations recognize and reward the combined efforts of colleagues working with Oxford Law Pro over time. It reflects strong execution underpinned by clear direction, a deep understanding of our users and customers, and the ability to carry that insight through to high-quality delivery enriched by OUP expertise at every step.”
The EPIC Awards celebrate teams and individuals in the publishing, information technology, and communications sectors for their significant contributions to scholarly communication through innovation, creativity, and dedication. Winners of the 2026 EPIC Awards will be announced on 28 May.
You can find out more about Oxford Law Pro here.