Venue:
IALS Conference Room, Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, 17 Russell Square, London WC1B 5DR
Spaces:
Registration necessary but free
Speaker: Martin Firrell is a public artist who has gently and consistently sought to humanise the times we live in. He uses the poster form to campaign for greater social equality. His bold and simple texts address LGBT+ equality, the women’s movement, feminism and gender equality; and universal human rights. The artist's aim is 'to make the world more humane'. For more than 25 years, Firrell has hijacked advertising’s means to achieve artistic-activist ends. His co-opting of commercial technique and syntax, together with his sustained and wholesale colonisation of advertising’s oldest and boldest medium, the billboard, makes him one of the most apposite and significant artists of the 21st Century.
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Thu 5 March, 2026
Venue:
King's College London
Strand
London WC2R 2LS
Spaces:
Registration necessary but free
Join us for the one-day conference for those representing and working with children in the criminal legal system. Achieve better, fairer, more effective results – improving outcomes for children and, in turn, the whole community.
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Thu 11 June, 2026
Spaces:
Registration necessary but free
Learn the professional behaviours and etiquette expected of future lawyers in the workplace and beyond.
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Thu 18 June, 2026
Spaces:
Registration necessary but free
The Urban Law Day is a specialised forum aiming to bring together a multidisciplinary circle of academics and practitioners interested in urban legislation, including planners, architects, policy makers, economists, urbanists, and lawyers. The purpose of the Urban Law Day is to facilitate discussion, the exchange of views, networking, and the presentation of new research findings and emerging issues.
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Wed 24 June, 2026
Spaces:
Registration necessary but free
Not all legal jobs are advertised - so how do you find them? In this session, we’ll show you how to tap into the hidden jobs market through networking, speculative applications, and smart use of LinkedIn. Learn how to uncover unadvertised roles, build connections that lead to opportunities, and take a more proactive approach to your legal job search.
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Wed 24 June, 2026
Venue:
BPP University Law School, London Holborn
Spaces:
Registration necessary but free
Hosted at BPP’s London Holborn campus, this inaugural bootcamp is designed to give aspiring lawyers a genuine edge. Expect honest, practical insights from former partners, legal education specialists, graduate recruitment professionals, and current trainees who’ve been through it all.
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Fri 5 June, 2026
Spaces:
Registration necessary but free
Join us for an exclusive session on how leading law firms are revolutionizing the legal landscape through innovative solutions.
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Wed 24 June, 2026
Venue:
Moot Court
Somerset House East Wing
King's College London
Strand Campus, London
WC2R 2LS
Spaces:
Registration necessary but free
Join the Centre of European Law for a conversation on the recent Dillon judgment of the UK Supreme Court. A panel of practitioners and academics will explore matters related to the continued role of direct effect in the post-Brexit legal order, the interpretation and constitutional significance of the Windsor Framework, and the extent to which EU-derived rights remain justiciable in UK courts.
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Wed 24 June, 2026
Venue:
Liberty Building LT (LG.06)
OR
Online
Spaces:
Registration necessary but free
The University of Leeds School of Law is hosting a free, full?day interdisciplinary workshop exploring the growing challenges posed by authoritarianism and right?wing populism to the rule of law in the UK and beyond. Bringing together leading UK and international scholars, the event will examine issues such as protest rights, democratic backsliding, the penal state, legal ethics, and the role of lawyers in responding to these developments.
The programme features expert presentations and a concluding panel discussion, alongside opportunities to network with academics and practitioners across law and related fields. Attendance is available both in person (limited to 30 places) and online via Microsoft Teams.
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Thu 4 June, 2026
Venue:
KaurMaxwell
81-87 High Holborn
London WC1V 6DF
Spaces:
Registration necessary but free
Join Sikhs in Law for an interactive CV and Application Masterclass.
Hear from trainee solicitors, pupils and future barristers as they share practical advice on CVs, applications, interviews and building a successful legal career. Whether you’re applying for vacation schemes, training contracts or pupillage, this session will provide valuable insights to help you stand out. Network with speakers and fellow aspiring legal professionals.
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Thu 18 June, 2026
Spaces:
Registration necessary but free
Helping students understand the different types of law firms and identify what matters most to them.
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Wed 24 June, 2026
Venue:
Central London (venue revealed on ticket)
Lady Simler’s unusual life story and career have been described as a testament to her commitment to diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. Lady Simler will discuss her journey to the Supreme Court in interview with Samantha Leek KC.
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Thu 16 April, 2026
Venue:
Sir Bob Burgess Building, University of Leicester, Lecture Theatre 1 (SBB LT1)
OR
Teams
Spaces:
Registration necessary but free
The Centre for European Law and Internationalisation at the University of Leicester warmly invites you to its Annual Lecture 2026 — an engaging public event: What have human rights ever done for us? Quite a lot, actually!, exploring one of the most important debates shaping the UK today, with Professor Alice Donald, Professor of Human Rights Law at Middlesex University and former BBC journalist.
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Thu 4 June, 2026
Spaces:
Registration necessary but free
Learn how to identify and present transferable skills from non-legal roles to strengthen your legal applications. All work experience is useful, learn how to showcase key learnings here.
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Wed 24 June, 2026
Spaces:
Registration necessary but free
How to use their priorities to research firms, decode firm information and understand what different firms actually offer.
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Wed 24 June, 2026
Time:
In till Person 5.30 till 8.30pm/Online 5.30 till 7.30pm
Venue:
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, Exchange House, Primrose Street, London EC2A 2EG
OR
Online
Spaces:
Registration necessary but free
The Chair and Trustees of the British and Irish Legal Information Institute (BAILII) are delighted to invite you to the 2026 Sir Henry Brooke Lecture. This year's lecture on 'The 21st Century Judge: privileges, pitfalls, and potential' will be given by The Rt. Hon. Lady Wise, President of the Scottish Tribunals and Inner House Judge of the Supreme Courts of Scotland.
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Tue 19 May, 2026
Spaces:
Registration necessary but free
Help students turn research into a practical shortlist and application plan.
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Wed 24 June, 2026
Venue:
Bow Street Museum of Crime and Justice
28 Martlett Court
London WC2E 7AW
An LGBTQ+ walking tour of Covent Garden
From the Molly Houses of the 18th century, to the arrest and trial of Oscar Wilde, to the laws protecting LGBTQ+ people today, explore the rich history of Covent Garden with this Bow Street Museum of Crime and Justice Walking Tour. Discover how law and order governed the lives of queer-identifying people throughout history and hear the stories of the people who dared to be themselves.
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Wed 24 June, 2026
Venue:
The London Archives
40 Northampton Road
London EC1R 0HB
This talk looks at stories of London prisoners who broke free, including Jack Sheppard and Ranulf Flambard, revealing their daring escapes.
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Tue 30 June, 2026
Venue:
The London Archives
40 Northampton Road
London EC1R 0HB
Spaces:
Registration necessary but free
Stewart McLaughlin, Honorary Curator of the Wandsworth Prison Museum, offers a vivid exploration of Wandsworth Prison’s remarkable history.
Hear about the prison's development from the Surrey House of Correction to its nationalisation in 1878 and later life as HMP Wandsworth. Discover famous inmates, wartime episodes, spies, traitors, escapes, executions, and memorable prisoner and staff stories. This talk includes brings unique insights drawn from Stewart's long-standing expertise and deep connection with the institution
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Tue 30 June, 2026
Venue:
The National Archives
Bessant Drive
Kew TW9 4DU
OR
Online
Spaces:
Registration necessary but free
Steven King and Paul Carter will explore the main takeaways from the research underpinning their new book, Petty Tyranny and Oppression: Lives Under the Long Nineteenth-Century Poor Laws (London Publishing Partnership, 2026).
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Thu 18 June, 2026
Venue:
Tunsgate Arch
High Street
Guildford GU1 3AA
Spaces:
Registration necessary but free
It may a surprise to some that Guildford has a colourful history of rebels, criminals and the penalties they paid. Hear more on this walk.
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Thu 11 June, 2026
Venue:
The University of Law
2 Bunhill Row
London EC1Y 8HQ
Spaces:
Registration necessary but free
Exclusive, relaxed, networking events designed to bring together legal professionals, students & future leaders from across the profession.
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Tue 30 June, 2026
Venue:
The London Archives
40 Northampton Road
London EC1R 0HB
Burglary and housebreaking once carried the death penalty. This talk explores these crimes and the life of notorious burglar Jack Sheppard.
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Tue 30 June, 2026
Venue:
The London Archives
40 Northampton Road
London EC1R 0HB
This talk explores London’s history, from public hangings and prisons to the crimes, punishments and laws of the world’s richest city.
In times past a London Waterman called John Taylor made a name for himself by telling people stories as he rowed them along the river. One such tale told how ‘within one mile there are 18 jails or prisons and 60 whipping posts, stocks or cages’ - all to punish Londoners. Join this talk to hear of crimes and punishments through London’s history.
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Tue 30 June, 2026
Venue:
Millbank Tower
21-24 Millbank
London SW1P 4DU
Spaces:
Registration necessary but free
An empowering afternoon created for international law students ready to connect, grow, and be heard within the UK legal sector.
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Tue 30 June, 2026
Venue:
The London Archives
40 Northampton Road
London EC1R 0HB
Spaces:
Registration necessary but free
Explore the history of law and order in London - visit this new exhibition from 9 March 2026 to 25 February 2027.
In this free exhibition at The London Archives you can explore the history of law and order in London, uncovering the stories of London’s criminals, victims and law enforcers from the medieval period to modern times.
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Tue 30 June, 2026
Venue:
Liner Hotel, Lord Nelson Street, Liverpool, L3 5QB
Spaces:
Registration necessary but free
The North’s leading pupillage event! Connect directly with chambers, law firms, educators and other organisations to get real insight, and take your next step towards the Bar. Register now to secure updates and priority access.
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Tue 14 April, 2026
Venue:
The London Archives
40 Northampton Road
London EC1R 0HB
Join Patrick Voss to look at how lawyers, judges and juries developed from Magna Carta to today and how Londoners shaped modern justice.
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Tue 30 June, 2026
Venue:
In-person | IALS Council Chamber, Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, 17 Russell Square, London WC1B 5DR
Spaces:
Registration necessary but free
The roundtable forms part of the first Open Forum on “Innovation for Regulation”, organized by the Centre of Excellence on Sustainable AI and Regulation. The Forum provides a structured platform for interdisciplinary dialogue on the use of AI in regulation, as well as its environmental and rule-of-law implications.
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Wed 24 June, 2026
Spaces:
Registration necessary but free
HER Law is an empowering and inspiring event designed to support aspiring lawyers by providing insight into the realities of the legal profession, creating networking opportunities, and increasing exposure to the many pathways within law.
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Wed 3 June, 2026
Venue:
The London Archives
40 Northampton Road
London EC1R 0HB
Spaces:
Registration necessary but free
Explore Elizabeth Curdew’s life as a 19th-century repeat offender - examining crime, punishment, and how Victorian society treated women. Using microhistory, this session traces her journey through crime and punishment, exploring the social, legal, and personal factors that shaped her choices. How did the criminal justice system treat women like Elizabeth? Did gender bias influence her path?
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Tue 30 June, 2026
Venue:
The London Archives
40 Northampton Road
London EC1R 0HB
Delve into London’s darkest stories in this illustrated talk by Pete Smith about monstrous creatures and historical characters.
The history of London’s monsters and villains is a long one. This talk aims to introduce you to some of the more notable figures, both supernatural and human, that have bedevilled the city. Prepare to encounter ghosts, giants, witches, man-eating rats, beasts from the sewers, a pig-faced lady, and even the Devil himself, as well as some truly evil flesh-and-blood villains.
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Tue 30 June, 2026
Spaces:
Registration necessary but free
Gain a better understanding of construction law in England and Wales through free training from the City of London Law Society.
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Thu 2 April, 2026
Venue:
Gresham College
Barnard's Inn Hall
Holborn
London
EC1N 2HH
Spaces:
Registration necessary but free
This lecture explores the legal lessons Professor Stafford-Smith learned from visiting Afghanistan. He argues critical Western rhetoric betrays the country’s liberal majority (80% of its population and leadership), drawing parallels to U.S. involvement in other drawn-out conflicts. He asks: what positives do we see in Afghanistan? What legal lessons should we learn from it, about how we can best support those who share our values? How can we create a world that upholds individual rights and the rule of law?
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Thu 27 November, 2025
Venue:
3 King’s Bench Walk
London
EC4Y 7HR
Spaces:
Registration necessary but free
On 8th January 2026, Littleton is hosting an information evening in Chambers for prospective pupillage applicants. The event is open to those currently on the GDL or Bar Course with a serious interest in Chambers’ practice areas: employment, commercial and sports law.
The evening will include talks from Members of Chambers about their practices and from Chambers’ most recent pupil, followed by drinks and nibbles.
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Last updated by Catherine Davies on Tue 9 December, 2025