Southampton Bar Society: Talking Law

Content Warning: This episode discusses the emotional impact on jurors who sit on trials involving allegations of child sexual abuse. A support resource sheet is available on our Instagram page, @sotonbarsoc.

With Mr Stephen Hanvey, we explore vicarious trauma, the justice system’s duty of care towards jurors, and whether adequate support is available.

For further reading, including our guest’s research, visit the https://committees.parliament.uk/work/9957/support-for-jurors/publications/written-evidence/

Produced and recorded by Duru Kaya and Melisa Das

In this episode, we are joined by Dr Omar Madhloom, Associate Professor in Law and Director of the Global Legal Clinic at the University of Southampton. We explore ethics, global justice, reflective practice and the role of the Global Legal Clinic in preparing students for real-world legal challenges. 

- Produced and recorded by Duru Kaya and Ada Ulusoy

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In this episode, we unpack the fears, realities, and misconceptions surrounding AI, and explore what it truly means for the future of careers in law. Featuring guest speaker Feyza Cakir, who shares her insights!

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- Produced and recorded by Duru Kaya and Ada Ulusoy

This episode discusses jury trials and the debate around their potential abolishment, featuring a very special guest, Melisa Das.

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- Produced and recorded by Duru Kaya and Ada Ulusoy

This episode discusses the rise of political and populist antitrust featuring a very special guest Jake Aurora!

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Thank you for your interest in our very first introductory episode briefly discussing key current legal issues about maritime law.

We want our episodes to be fun hence our episode name!

This episode is a short introductory episode; testing our recording, speaking and editing.

Our aim is to make you enjoy law and give some insights, regardless of whether you study law or are about to study.

We apologise for any mispronunciations of names.

Stay tuned for our next episode!!!

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