The Global South Network organises the hybrid conference on judicial independence in Africa on 22 March 2023. The conference aims to explores the nature and scope of both de jure judicial independence (constitutional guarantees provided to the judiciary against other branches of the government) and de facto judicial independence (independence in a behavioural sense) in Africa.

Aimed at those with an interest in a career at the Bar. Attendance is free, but you must book as places are limited.  

The Law School's Centre for American Legal Studies is delighted to host this Masterclass with two of our wonderful visiting Professors, here to share their insights and expertise with us:

Thoughts on an Anti-Democratic Democracy - Presented by Professor Bennett Gershman

US Lawyers and the Election ‘Steal’ - Presented by Professor Lissa Griffin

The event takes place in person at our City Centre Campus and is free to attend although we do ask that you register so that we can ensure we have capacity to seat everyone. More information including the speaker bios and the option to register are available at our Eventbrite link.

The Law Commission concluded its review of corporate criminality in June 2022 and one of the options for reform was canvassed to be introduced in the Economic Crime Bill but removed. The seminar will examine the options put forward by the Commission and consider alternatives such as the German model of administrative penalties.

Join this exclusive webinar designed to help you build your commercial awareness during the application process and beyond...

Our Innsight Days are hybrid events held for students who want to learn more about a career at the Bar. The event will include a presentation about the Inn by a member of staff, as well as a talk from a barrister about their experience studying for the Bar, involvement with the Inn and what future Bar Course students can expect.

Are you interested in public and administrative law, environmental law, or the legal process governing what gets built where and how? Then you may be interested in a career at the public and environmental Bar. Francis Taylor Building (FTB) is a leading London chambers, specialising in all areas of planning and environmental law. We are pleased to announce that we will be offering interested students an opportunity to attend and participate in a Virtual Mini Pupillage Day on 19 April 2023.

During the course of the day, participants will hear from members and staff about pupillage and tenancy in FTB, including the application and interview process and insights from all levels of seniority about practice in FTB’s areas of specialism. There will also be opportunities to take part in interactive advocacy exercises, discuss leading cases Chambers has been involved in and ask any burning questions about FTB, pupillage and the Bar in general.

Those who are at least in their second year of a qualifying law degree or who have commenced the GDL or other graduate-entry LLB courses are eligible to apply. Prospective applicants should send their CV and a cover letter by email to pupillage@ftbchambers.co.ukLink opens in a new window by 4pm on 14 March 2023. We will let applicants know if they have secured a place on week commencing 27 March 2023.

Legal Cheek’s day-long legal education and training conference will explore everything from the practical challenges of implementing the SQE, to future challenges posed to the study of law by new AI systems like ChatGPT. The 350-person conference is attended each year by over 100 leading law firms and chambers, as well as general counsel, legal academics and others involved in legal education and training.

Tickets can be purchased here at the Super Early Bird rate. Ticket prices will then rise in the New Year.

LegalEdCon 2023 is headline sponsored by BPP University Law School, BARBRI and The University of Law, with The College of Legal Practice, The City Law School, Nottingham Law School and LexisNexis as silver sponsors.