This podcast episode brings together various voices involved in the Glasgow Open Justice Public Legal Education project. Including Adam McIlwaine, Education Manager at the Marie Trust, who highlighted the charity's holistic approach to addressing the impacts of homelessness, including support through intervention and outreach work, counselling, and access to education through the charity's Education Programme. Reflecting on the collaboration in the context of Scotland's human rights agenda, Adam emphasised the importance of public legal education in supporting both service users and the Trust's staff to develop sustainable legal knowledge.

At the heart of the podcast is a wide-ranging conversation between workshop participants Neil, Lynn, and Eleanor, and law students Niamh Dennis and Jorgi Kelly. Participants reflected on the transformative impact of the project, sharing personal insights into how participating in the Education Programme and the law workshops, improved their confidence, well-being, and their capacity to advocate for their rights and the rights of others.

Cameron Wong-McDermott and Nicole Marshall from GO Justice discuss looking ahead at their partnerships and developing the project. GO Justice and the Marie Trust plan to work in partnership to develop new workshops, and we are particularly interested in exploring creative methods such as legislative theatre, photography, and creative writing as engaging ways to promote rights awareness and understanding of the law. This summer, GO Justice will also be working with the British Red Cross' Voices Ambassadors, people with lived experience of the asylum process, to design and facilitate workshops on housing rights.

While often used in human rights discourse, it is difficult to define what is meant by the term 'empowerment', or even what it means to be 'empowered'. This discussion, we hope, illustrates how collaborative learning environments in community settings can help build an understanding of the law, and ultimately, confidence in one's ability to advocate for those rights. Community spaces, such as the Marie Trust, play a key, but often less visible role, in contributing to positive outcomes such as an enhanced sense of citizenship and social inclusion. These outcomes are difficult to quantify, creating challenges when measuring impact for funding applications.

Amy McGilp (Diploma in Professional Legal Practice student) talks to Fiona McPhail about her career in law.

They discuss Fiona's ongoing comittment to social justice, including her experience as Principal Solicitor at Shelter Scotland, and her role at the School of Law's GO Justice centre.

Fiona reflects on the challenges of working in the front line of legal aid provision, emphasising the importance of self-care, and her own experience of navigating the twin demands of professional and personal life.

She ends by offering some advice to law students wanting to work in the field of legal aid and social justice.

Beste Yasav (International Law LLM student) talks to Professor Jen Ang (School of Law GO Justice Centre) about her career in human rights law.

They discuss Jen's career path and her experience of founding organisations 'JustRight Scotland' and 'Lawmanity'.

Jen reflects on the challenges of carving out a career in what can be a demanding sector, as well as stressing the importance of prioritising one's own well-being and a life outside of work.

She ends by offering some advice to law students wanting to work in the field of human rights law.

Key podcast moments:

• Tracing your career path
• Founding JustRight Scotland and Lawmanity
• Career challenges and barriers
• Well-being while working in the human rights field
• The future of human rights in the AI age
• Advice to law students wishing to pursue a career in human rights

On Tuesday 3 October, the School of Law had the privilege of hosting Professor Ann Skelton, Chair of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, at a special joint event with the University of Strathclyde's Institute for Inspiring Children's Futures.

The 'In Conversation' event provided a unique opportunity for students and academics to engage with one of the world's foremost child rights experts.

Following World Children's Day on 20 November, and as a partner piece to our earlier podcast release this week, the School of Law is delighted to share the full recording of this conversation.

On World Children's Day 2023 we are delighted to share a special School of Law podcast episode.

Professor Bruce Adamson, former Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland, speaks to three of our inspiring students about their work as children's rights defenders.

Jack Bell, Beau Johnston and Madeleine McKnight talk to Bruce about their experience in the field of children's rights, considering issues such as the proposed incorporation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into Scottish Law, the environment and how we use the law to effect social change.

They also reflect on their experiences at Glasgow and how the study of law is supporting them to develop the skills to make a real difference in the sphere of young people's rights.

The University of Glasgow School of Law is proud to present our flagship employability podcast, 'The Bar & Beyond.' Tune in as we explore the inspiring stories of our esteemed alumni, charting their careers from law school all the way to their current ventures - from courtrooms to boardrooms, academia to entrepreneurship.

Each episode offers a deep dive into the personal and professional journeys of our alumni, filled with insights, anecdotes, and reflections that can help you enhance your employability and give you a sneak peek into careers in the world of law and beyond.

Join us as we bring you captivating stories straight from the heart of our Glasgow community, designed to inspire, educate, and entertain. Discover 'The Bar & Beyond'.

'Beyond the Gavel' - join us on the latest episode of 'The Bar & Beyond' where Glasgow Law School alumni, Chrislyn Pereira and Martina Menegat, reveal the untold stories of their extraordinary journeys beyond the world of traditional Law. Discover the allure of tech start-ups, the urgency of climate change initiatives, and much more. Get ready to redefine what it means to hold a Law degree. Press play now!

Discover the vast world that lies beyond the Bar! Tune into our inaugural episode of 'The Bar & Beyond' podcast as we delve into the diverse career paths that await Law graduates. Join our hosts, Javier Solana, Senior Lecturer in Commercial Law, and Klaudia Szabelka, a student at the University of Glasgow, as they bring you a riveting conversation with an accomplished Glasgow Law alumna, Zaneta Sedilekova.

Listen as Zaneta takes us through her journey as a Biodiversity and Climate Risk Lawyer, her unique experiences in the legal industry, and her reflections on climate change and mental health in the workplace. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the myriad opportunities a Law degree can offer. Tune in now and let us help you unlock your legal career potential!

On this episode co-host Dr Magali Eben talks to Dr David Reader, Senior Lecturer in Competition Law at the School of Law, about merger control and the impact of the Ticketmaster Live Nation merger on Taylor Swift tickets, as well as his experience of teaching at Glasgow and Newcastle.

On this episode we speak to Dr Eamon Keane, Lecturer in Evidence and Criminal Procedure at the School of Law.

Dr Keane talks with Dr Brown about his work as part of the team carrying out research on behalf of Justice Analytical Services (Scottish Government) on rape shield legislation in Scotland.

The research project is being led by Professor Sharon Cowan (University of Edinburgh), alongside researchers Professor Vanessa Munro (University of Warwick) and Dr Keane.