The University of Law Podcast

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Welcome to The University of Law podcast channel. We will be speaking with a variety of experts in their field of work, discussing our courses and more. We will discuss new courses, the importance of self-care, true crime, psychology and more. We will be joined by successful alumni and lecturers bringing years of knowledge and experience. Follow us to get notified when a new episode is live.

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In conversation with Alex Fraser from Cancer Research UK

May 10 2024 27 mins

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 journey into her current role and what she has learnt through the process.

The Judges: Power, Politics and the People - Lord Judge

Apr 03 2024 53 mins

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 Lords. Highly influential and respected as a legislator, he was a strong defender of the rule of law and independence of the judiciary. The interview is con

24 Questions in 2024: with Head of Student Support Services, Keith Houghton

Mar 20 2024 24 mins

In this episode, LLB student Alexander Gill is joined by Head of Student Support Services Keith Houghton to discuss wellbeing, access to support at the University, and why making time for hobbies outside of your studies is so important.

24 Questions in 2024: with Aruna Verma, Dean at Moorgate

Mar 15 2024 32 mins

In this episode, LLB student Alexander Gill is joined by Aruna Verma who is Dean at the University's Moorgate campus. Aruna answers 24 questions about what she enjoys about her role, her academic and professional experience which includes setting up the University's campus in Hong Kong, and offers some tips and advice for students.

The Judges: Power, Politics and the People - Lord Burnett

Mar 14 2024 81 mins

Lord Burnett of Maldon has recently stepped down as Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales and head of the judiciary, after six years in post (2017-2023). He had carved out a career acting in public inquiries, which included the 1987 King’s Cross fire, the convictions of the Guildford Four and Maguire Seven, the 1997 Southall and 1999 Ladbroke Grove rail crashes, and the inquest

The benefits of studying online

Mar 06 2024 23 mins

In this episode, Online Programmes Director Navdeep Chouhan is joined by Lori Rockett the Programme and Student Lead at the university to discuss the benefits of online study. Lori shares what she has seen teaching online, why it is so helpful for students with other commitments to have the opportunity to study online and who studying online is for.

The Judges: Power, Politics and the People - Episode 8 - Lord Mackay of Clashfern

Feb 29 2024 58 mins

Lord Mackay of Clashfern is best known as having been Lord Chancellor for 10 years from 1987-97, in the governments of both Margaret Thatcher and John Major. An outsider to the English legal profession, he brought in some of its most far-reaching reforms, ending the Bar’s monopoly of advocacy in the higher courts and the solicitors’ monopoly of conveyancing. Lord Mackay has had

24 Questions in 2024: with Ben Weisz, PGDL student

Feb 24 2024 50 mins

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 st

Discover Online Study: strategies to stay focused and maximise your experience

Feb 22 2024 28 mins

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 de

The Judges: Power, Politics and the People - Episode 7 - Baroness Butler-Sloss

Feb 08 2024 63 mins

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 ru