The University of Law Podcast

In this episode, LLB student Alex Gill, is joined by our Head of Computer Science, Dr Paul Sant, to discuss his role, his passion for computer science and the different career opportunities studying computer science can bring. 

In this episode, Fintech Commercial Lawyer Shubby Osoba is joined by Zardine Collins, a Digital Business Affairs Manager for Sony Music Publishing. 

Zardine shares her journey to working at one of the biggest music publishers having studied the LPC at the University.

In this episode, Mental Health Advisor Jessica Massie, is joined by current LLM Legal Practice student Meg Kelly, to discuss her studies and journey into law to date and how she has become involved in the legal mentoring charity, Grow. 

In this episode Moorgate Campus Dean, Aruna Verma, is joined by Zia Ullah, Financial Crime Partner and Co-Global Head of the Corporate Crime & Investigations Group at corporate law firm, Eversheds Sutherland.

They discuss his journey from being a student at The University of Law to becoming a Partner and what he learnt along the way.

In this episode, LLB student Alex Gills is joined by John Watkins, Director of Employability.

John shares his advice for students starting out in their careers, the services and support the University's Employability Team offers, and what he would take with him to a desert island.

In this episode, PGDL student Ben Weisz is joined by Trevor Sterling, Senior Partner at law firm Moore Barlow, and Chair of their personal injury and clinical division. 

Trevor discusses his journey to law and becoming the first black Senior Partner at a top 100 law firm; the challenges he's faced and why doing a daily Rubik's cube is an essential everyday activity for him.

Leading lawyers and former judges take part in a debate to discuss the main themes of our The Judges: Power, Politics and the People podcast series, which includes interviews with several former Lord Chief Justices and presidents of the Supreme Court. 

Featuring:
Dame Elizabeth Gloster 
Lord Grabiner, KC 
The Rt Hon. The Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury 
Lord Falconer of Thoroton

The interview is conducted by Frances Gibb, journalist and former legal editor of The Times, as part of the 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, Emily Lewis is joined by LPC online student and mum of three, Hannah Watts. 

Hannah shares her experiences and tips around juggling work with studying and looking after her children, and what inspired her to go back into education to become a lawyer. 

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.

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 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?