In this podcast series our Head of Computer Science, Dr Paul Sant, is joined by a variety of guests within the technology sector to learn more about their journey and how AI is challenging the landscape in their industryIn this episode H...

David Gauke has held several key ministerial positions, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for justice, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, and Secretary of State for work and pensions. He has now been appointed by the Labour Government to rec...

In this podcast series our Head of Computer Science, Dr Paul Sant, is joined by a variety of guests within the technology sector to learn more about their journey and how AI is challenging the landscape in their industry.In this episode ...

Sir Robert Buckland, is a senior conservative politician and barrister. Under Boris Johnson he was made Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary, a role he held until 2021, and oversaw the criminal justice system during the Covid 19 pandemic. ...

In this episode, alumnus Ben Weisz is joined by junior barrister Eleanor Guildford from St Paul’s Chambers in Leeds, to discuss all things pupillage. Ellie talks through her own experience of the pupillage application process and r...

Jack Straw was Home Secretary under Tony Blair from 1997 to 2001; Foreign Secretary from 2001 to 2006 and then Justice Secretary/Lord Chancellor from 2007 to 2010 under Gordon Brown. The member of Parliament for Blackburn for 36 ye...

In this episode, recent alumnus Ben Weisz is joined by Leah Vaghela, co-founder of My Law Solicitors and a specialist in employment law. Leah studied her LLB and LPC at the University.Leah discusses the reasons behind setting up her own...

A senior politician and former Justice Secretary, Michael Gove, delivers a blistering attack on the whole criminal justice system as badly managed - from the police service through to the courts. Michael Gove's comments come in an ...

In this episode, LLB student Alex Gill talks with Psychology lecturer Dr Jonny Dudley who shares his journey into the field of forensic psychology. Jonny shares insight into his previous studies and work within the prison system an...

When he was Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer was responsible for ushering in constitutional reforms that abolished the role of Lord Chancellor as head of the judiciary; set up a Supreme Court and a judicial appointments commission. The changes we...

In this episode, LPC/SQE Programme & Student Lead, Elizabeth Farrell, is joined by LLM student Andy Lee who shares his experience of studying for the SQE 1 exam having passed with one of the highest scores. Andy discusses the s...

In celebration of Dyslexia Awareness Month, in this episode Student Learning Development Manager for neurodiversity, Ruth Le Duc, is joined by Senior Lecturer Andrew Grice, who shares his story to becoming an entrepreneur and lecturer, and prov...

In this episode, Mental Health Advisor Jessica Massie is joined by LLB student Susana Kyei, who shares her experience as an international student. Despite initial nerves, Susana joined multiple societies and founded the Women in Su...

In this episode, Head of Pro Bono Amanda Crutchley is joined by SQE student Andrew Lee to discuss obtaining qualifying work experience (QWE).Andrew and Amanda talk about what QWE entails and share advice and tips on securing work experi...

In this episode, Clubs and Society coordinator Emily Lewis is joined by BPC student Joy Elson, who currently works as a Legally Qualified Disability Advocate for social enterprise, PIP Professionals. Joy shares her journey to study...

In this episode, LLB student Alex Gill, is joined by our Head of Computer Science, Dr Paul Sant, to discuss his role, his passion for computer science and the different career opportunities studying computer science can bring. 

In this episode, Fintech Commercial Lawyer Shubby Osoba is joined by Zardine Collins, a Digital Business Affairs Manager for Sony Music Publishing. Zardine shares her journey to working at one of the biggest music publishers having...

In this episode, Mental Health Advisor Jessica Massie, is joined by current LLM Legal Practice student Meg Kelly, to discuss her studies and journey into law to date and how she has become involved in the legal mentoring charity, Grow. 

In this episode Moorgate Campus Dean, Aruna Verma, is joined by Zia Ullah, Financial Crime Partner and Co-Global Head of the Corporate Crime & Investigations Group at corporate law firm, Eversheds Sutherland.They discuss his journey...

In this episode, LLB student Alex Gills is joined by John Watkins, Director of Employability.John shares his advice for students starting out in their careers, the services and support the University's Employability Team offers, and wha...

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 bla...

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...

In this episode, Emily Lewis is joined by LPC online student and mum of three, Hannah Watts. Hannah shares her experiences and tips around juggling work with studying and looking after her children, and what inspired her to go back...

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 journ...

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 Lor...