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Welcome to The University of Law podcast channel. We will be speaking with a variety of experts in their field of work, discussing our courses and more. We will discuss new courses, the importance of self-care, true crime, psychology and more. We will be joined by successful alumni and lecturers bringing years of knowledge and experience. Follow us to get notified when a new episode is live.
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In this episode, PGDL student Ben Weisz is joined by Trevor Sterling, Senior Partner at law firm Moore Barlow, and Chair of their personal injury and clinical division. Trevor discusses his journey to law and becoming the first black Senior Partner at a top 100 law firm; the challenges he's faced and why doing a daily Rubik's cube is an essential e…
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Leading lawyers and former judges take part in a debate to discuss the main themes of our The Judges: Power, Politics and the People podcast series, which includes interviews with several former Lord Chief Justices and presidents of the Supreme Court. Featuring: Dame Elizabeth Gloster Lord Grabiner, KC The Rt Hon. The Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury L…
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In this episode, Zoe Amar, alumna and founder of the social enterprise Zoe Amar Digital, is joined by Alex Fraser Legacy Management Specialist solicitor at Cancer Research UK. Alex discusses navigating charity legal work, her journey into her current role and what she has learnt through the process.Av The University of Law
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This episode, the last in the series, is a tribute to Lord Judge, who was Lord Chief Justice from 2008 to 2013 and who died last November (2023). On retiring as Lord Chief Justice, he had become a leading figure in the House of Lords. Highly influential and respected as a legislator, he was a strong defender of the rule of law and independence of t…
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In this episode, LLB student Alexander Gill is joined by Aruna Verma who is Dean at the University's Moorgate campus. Aruna answers 24 questions about what she enjoys about her role, her academic and professional experience which includes setting up the University's campus in Hong Kong, and offers some tips and advice for students.…
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Lord Burnett of Maldon has recently stepped down as Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales and head of the judiciary, after six years in post (2017-2023). He had carved out a career acting in public inquiries, which included the 1987 King’s Cross fire, the convictions of the Guildford Four and Maguire Seven, the 1997 Southall and 1999 Ladbroke Gro…
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In this episode, Online Programmes Director Navdeep Chouhan is joined by Lori Rockett the Programme and Student Lead at the university to discuss the benefits of online study. Lori shares what she has seen teaching online, why it is so helpful for students with other commitments to have the opportunity to study online and who studying online is for…
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Lord Mackay of Clashfern is best known as having been Lord Chancellor for 10 years from 1987-97, in the governments of both Margaret Thatcher and John Major. An outsider to the English legal profession, he brought in some of its most far-reaching reforms, ending the Bar’s monopoly of advocacy in the higher courts and the solicitors’ monopoly of con…
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In this episode, Emily Lewis our Clubs and Societies Coordinator, is joined by PGDL student Ben Weisz to discuss his journey to studying law part-time. Ben worked at the BBC as a Political Reporter for ten years, before deciding to have a career change into law. Ben shares how his previous career inspired him, the assets it gave him and managing wo…
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In our second episode of this series, Navdeep Chouhan, Online Programmes Director - Business School, is joined by business owner and online student Danielle Hubbard to discuss online studies. Danielle shares her journey to studying online at The University of Law, managing a business alongside her studies, and shares advice for those thinking about…
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Baroness Butler-Sloss was appointed President of the High Court Family Division in 1999, the first woman to reach that level of the judiciary. She came into the public eye when, as a High Court judge, she was chosen to chair the Cleveland Child Abuse Inquiry. Her focus on the voice of child led to the central principle of the Children Act introduce…
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Lord Sumption is a former chief justice of the UK Supreme Court. He broke ground when he was appointed to that role in 2012, being the first appointment at the top of the judiciary to be made directly from the ranks of the practising Bar. As a barrister he carved out a highly successful career, with wide-ranging expertise spanning commercial law, c…
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In this episode, former LPC students Darren Broad and Chloe Orledge are joined again by Amanda Crutchley, Head of Pro-Bono at the University to discuss getting ready for interviews and assessment centres. Darren and Chloe share their advice, what to expect and how to manage nerves.Av The University of Law
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Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers is one of the most senior judicial figures in the land. He was Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales from 2005 to 2008, and went on to be the first president of the newly created UK Supreme Court in 2009. He has held all three highest posts in the judicial hierarchy. As Lord Chief Justice, he oversaw the modernisa…
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In this episode, our Online Programmes Director Navdeep Chouhan is joined by recent graduate Kieran Collins, to discuss his experience of studying online with us. Kieran shares why he decided to study his LLB course online, his journey to graduating and the support he received throughout his studies at The University of Law. ULaw Online is our dedi…
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**Trigger Warning** - This episode includes sensitive content that some people may find distressing. It is with reference to a case that Lord Thomas presided over (time code: 0:49:09). Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd was Lord Chief Justice from 2013 to 2017. In 2016 Lord Thomas found himself in the eye of the storm when he and fellow judges ruled that the …
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In episode three of our Future Solicitor series, former LPC students Darren Broad and Chloe Orledge discuss their experience of vacations schemes. They are also joined by Amanda Crutchley, Head of Pro-Bono at the University, who provides tips and advice around Qualifying Work Experience under the SQE.…
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Lady Hale, Baroness Hale of Richmond, was the judge who led the Supreme Court in its landmark ruling over the suspension of Parliament. In this episode she talks of being a “speccy swot”; how it felt as the lone woman at the top of judiciary; on relations and disagreements with her colleagues; and about the impact of Brexit on the power of the judi…
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In this episode, Student Ambassador and LPC student Darren Broad speaks with Director of Employability John Watkins about how to set yourself up for a good future career. John shares his tips and advice on building a strong CV, completing applications and undertaking interviews, along with highlighting the employability support available to student…
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In this second episode of Why study a Law Conversion Course?, Future Pupil Amy Weir is joined by alumni Sophie Stevens to discuss their law conversion course experiences at The University of Law. Amy and Sophie explore why law conversion courses are a great alternative for those who didn't study the LLB, sharing their journeys to the bar and what t…
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Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury, who is Chancellor of The University of Law, has reached the heights of the judicial system, first sitting as a law lord and later in the Supreme Court, becoming its president in 2012. He was also Master of the Rolls, head of the civil justice system, and his rise to the Court of Appeal and then to the House of Lords is…
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Lord Woolf has held the most senior judicial posts in both the criminal and civil justice systems. He served as a law lord in the country’s highest court; as Master of the Rolls - the most senior civil judge in England and Wales - and then from 2000 for five years as Lord Chief Justice, the highest job in the judicial hierarchy. In this episode, he…
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In this episode of our Psychology series, Head of Psychology, Julie Prescott is joined by Camellia Taylor, founder of The Garden Taylor. Camellia's career before becoming a garden and landscape designer was in psychology working with young people, and in speech and language therapy. Integrating psychology, Camellia uses this knowledge in creating h…
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In this episode, Senior Lecturer Ruth Ratter is joined by alumna Zoe Amar the founder of the social enterprise Zoe Amar Digital. Zoe's company help charities and non-profits to use digital more effectively to achieve their charity's purpose. Zoe shares with Ruth her journey to becoming an entrepreneur and what inspired her to follow a career in cha…
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In this episode, we are joined by Programme & Student Lead - Policing Programmes Jennifer Schmidt-Petersen and Policing Lecturer Ally White. Both Jennifer and Ally had careers working in the police force and share with us what they learnt and the different careers available after studying policing.Av The University of Law
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In the first episode of our Student Life series, which is all about everything you need to know when starting university, Student Ambassador and LPC student Darren Broad speaks with Money and Housing Advisor Steve Eagle about budgeting for university, tips and tricks to save money and what financial support is available for students.…
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In celebration of LGBTQ+ History month, Staff Wellbeing & Engagement Partner and LGBTQ+ Staff Network Representative Beren Maddison is joined by LGBTQ+ student representative Eva Piliari, to discuss the importance of remembering LGBTQ+ history and the important role academic institutions play in LGBTQ+ education and supporting the community.…
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In celebration of International Women's Day we are joined with alumna Lubna Shuja, the President of the Law Society of England and Wales. Lubna shared with us her journey to owning her own practice, her experience as a woman in law and what she hopes to achieve in her year position as President of the Law Society.…
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