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 working alongside his studies.

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 online study.ULaw Online is our dedicated online campus bringing together a community of students and professionals from law, business, psychology and so much more. For more information about our online courses please visit our website www.law.ac.uk 

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 introduced in 1989. Among her key family rulings were that gay couples could adopt children. In this episode, Baroness Butler-Sloss speaks candidly about mistakes, including a case where she ruled that a child should go back to live with her mother but was then badly treated and victimised, along with her views on current proposals to allow assisted suicide when people are certified as within six months of death. The interview is conducted by Frances Gibb, journalist and former legal editor of The Times, for a landmark podcast series, The Judges: Power, Politics and the People, hosted by The University of Law. The series features the most senior former judges in England and Wales of the last three decades – those who have reached the apex of the justice system. It asks: who are the men and occasionally women who have reached the pivotal positions at the top of the judiciary? What do they feel about their time in office - their key decisions and dealing with ministers?

In the first episode of this new podcast series, LLB student Alex Gill speaks with Amanda Crutchley, Head of Pro Bono at the University, and asks her 24 questions to learn more about her role, her background and the opportunities pro bono work offers.

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, constitutional law and human rights - and appearing in many complex and prominent cases.On retiring from the Supreme Court in 2018, he became a prominent public commentator and writer, expressing often controversial views, such as on the handling of the Covid 19 pandemic.  In 2019 he delivered The Reith lectures for the BBC on the theme of “Law and the Decline of Politics,” on the relationship between law and democracy. The interview is conducted by Frances Gibb, journalist and former legal editor of The Times, for a landmark podcast series, The Judges: Power, Politics and the People, hosted by The University of Law. The series features the most senior former judges in England and Wales of the last three decades – those who have reached the apex of the justice system. It asks: who are the men and occasionally women who have reached the pivotal positions at the top of the judiciary? What do they feel about their time in office - their key decisions and dealing with ministers?

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 centers. Darren and Chloe share their advice, what to expect and how to manage nerves.

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 modernisation of judges’ robes, including the abolition of wigs in the civil courts. He also chaired the inquiry into BSE or mad cow disease from 1997-2000.The interview is conducted by Frances Gibb, journalist and former legal editor of The Times, for a landmark podcast series, The Judges: Power, Politics and the People, hosted by The University of Law. The series features the most senior former judges in England and Wales of the last three decades – those who have reached the apex of the justice system. It asks: who are the men and occasionally women who have reached the pivotal positions at the top of the judiciary? What do they feel about their time in office - their key decisions and dealing with ministers? 

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 dedicated online campus bringing together a community of students and professionals from law, business, psychology and so much more. For more information about our online courses please visit our website law.ac.uk. 

 **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 Government needed the approval of Parliament before triggering Brexit. He also endured a turbulent time in his four years at the top of the judiciary, clashing with the then Lord Chancellor/Justice Secretary, Liz Truss. The interview is conducted by Frances Gibb, journalist and former legal editor of The Times, for a landmark podcast series, The Judges: Power, Politics and the People, hosted by The University of Law. 

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.  

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 judiciary. The interview is conducted by Frances Gibb, journalist and former legal editor of The Times, for a landmark podcast series, The Judges: Power, Politics and the People, hosted by The University of Law.

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 students.

In this episode, Future Pupil Amy Weir is joined by alumni Sophie Stevens to discuss our conversion course. Amy and Sophie discuss why law conversion courses are a great alternative for those who didn't study the LLB, sharing their journeys to the bar and what they learnt from the process. 

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 one of the quickest in recent times.  In this episode he talks about his regrets over cases on which he has ruled; on the impact of Brexit and the rule of law; on the ‘right to die’ debate and on judges’ bias.  The interview is conducted by Frances Gibb, journalist and former legal editor of The Times, for a landmark podcast series, The Judges: Power, Politics and the People, hosted by The University of Law.

In this episode, students Darren Broad and Chloe Orledge discuss researching law firms and thinking about what law firms you want to apply to, sharing their advice and reflecting on their own journeys to becoming solicitors. 

In this episode, LPC student Darren Broad is joined by Study Skills Advisor Helen Coleman who shares her top study tips, finding the motivation to study and more.

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 talks about his time in office, which coincided with Tony Blair’s constitutional reforms, the biggest shake-up in relations between judges and the executive in recent years. He discusses the problems of prison overcrowding, sentencing and the attitude of ministers to the rule of law.  The interview is conducted by Frances Gibb, the journalist and former legal editor of The Times, for a new landmark podcast series, The Judges: Power, Politics and the People, hosted by The University of Law. 

In this episode of our Psychology series, Head of Psychology, Julie Prescot is joined by Camellia Taylor, founder of The Garden Taylor. Camellia's career before becoming a landscaper was in psychology working with young people, and in speech and language therapy. Camellia changed her career to become a landscape designer but continued to draw upon her psychology knowledge, sharing the importance of nature on mental health and the psychology behind it. 

In the first episode of our Solicitor Series, former students Darren Broad and Chloe Orledge discuss what students can prepare for in their first year of law. 

In this episode of our Student Life series, Darren Broad is joined by Emily Lewis one of our Student Union Coordinators. Emily shares advice on how to join and start societies, the awards available and the events the SU put on throughout the year.

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 charity after studying law. 

In the final episode of our Future Pupils series, future pupils on the employability team, Amy Weir and Evie Smith discuss their journey to the bar.  Drawing on their own experiences, Amy and Evie share what they learned, the importance of hobbies and the challenges they faced and overcame. 

In this episode, Future pupils Amy Weir and Evie Smith on the employability team discuss writing a pupillage CV including how to structure it and what to include. 

In this episode, LPC student, Darren Broad is joined by Mental Health Officer Jessica Massie to discuss building independence at university. Jessica discusses how students can make friends and seek support whilst studying.

In this episode of our podcast, Future Pupils on the Employability Team Evie Smith and Queenet Awesu discuss mini-pupillage. Drawing on their own experiences Evie and Queenet share what they learnt, what to expect and how to prepare for mini-pupillage.

 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.  

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.