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150 Years of Legal Education: Jo Murray
10 July 2026
150 Years of Legal education
This year, we’re proud to celebrate 150 years of legal education. We’re marking this milestone with a programme of events, stories and experiences that celebrate our history and highlight the people who shape our community today.
See how we’re celebrating
To celebrate 150 years of legal education we’ve reached out to our alumni and asked them to share their stories and memories from their time with us.
Our history of shaping careers
celebrating youAlum of the Year
We are launching our first Alum of the Year award in 2026, as we celebrate 150 years of legal education at The University of Law.
Nominations for 2026 are now closed.
150 yearsYour Stories
Read stories from our current and former students, as well as our law lecturers, uncovering their favourite memories, best pieces of advice and reflections on the most significant advances and challenges shaping their fields today.
150 years blog series
Discover our special blog series, featuring inspiring stories that offer a range of perspectives, from personal experiences and memorable moments to the journeys that have helped shape our alumni careers.
The flexibility of a law degree
Read the stories of three of our alumni and explore the diverse career paths they've followed, highlighting the versatility of a legal education and the wide range of opportunities it can lead to.
Explore their journeysKeeping it in the Family
Discover the stories of two graduate pairs, a mother and daughter in one family and a father and son in another, who completed their law courses simultaneously.
Read their stories