Welcome to The University of Law podcast featuring interviews and discussions on a range of topics with lecturers, students, alumni and special guests.
The Lord Chancellors: Where Politics meets Justice
In this series, we are joined by some of the UK’s top Lord Chancellors to examine the ancient post of Lord Chancellor, which is now combined with the role of Justice Secretary - a position which holds the delicate balance of power between the judiciary and the executive, with special responsibility for maintaining the rule of law.
The Judges: Power, Politics and the People
In this series, we are joined by the UK's top judges hearing their verdicts on the politics, power shifts and prospects for the legal system - featuring the ten most senior former judges in England and Wales of the last three decades.
24 questions in 2024
In this series, an array of guests including students, lecturers, staff and alumni answer 24 questions about their studies and career to date, what they’ve learnt along the way and the advice they would share with those just starting out on their career journey.
Future Pupils
Future Pupils, Amy Weir and Evie Smith draw on their personal experiences during their journey to the Bar, sharing what they learned, the importance of hobbies and the challenges they’ve overcome. This series provides some useful insight and advice for anyone considering becoming a barrister..
Student Life
In this series, LPC student Darren Broad chats with lecturers, academic advisors and the University’s wellbeing team all about student life, sharing advice on building resilience and independence, through to study skills and finding the motivation to study.
Future Solicitors
In this series, former LPC students Darren Broad and Chloe Orledge discuss key steps in their journey to becoming trainee solicitors – from what to expect in your first year as a law student, to vacation schemes, training contracts and Qualifying Work Experience (QWE). They are joined by Head of Pro Bono Amanda Crutchley who shares advice on assessment centres and preparation for pro bono programmes.
All about the SQE
In this series, tutors discuss the new route to becoming a solicitor, the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE), including what to expect and how to prepare.
In conversation with
In this series, we are joined by alumni to hear more about their journey after graduating, what they have learnt throughout their career and the advice they would give to current students.
The Psychology behind
We delve into one of our newest courses: psychology, speaking with students, academics and those in industry, about the psychology behind certain trends and case studies.
Diversity Matters
In this series, we are joined by students, staff and some special guests, to discuss a range of EDI related matters, and how as a University we strive to improve accessibility for all to study legal and business education.