The University of Law Podcast

Inside the Case: "The Black Cab Rapist" - Harriet Wistrich 11.06.2026 49min

In this episode of our "Inside the Case" podcast series, we dive deep into complex investigation of John Worboys, one of the UK’s most notorious serial sex offenders. Harriet Wistrich, the legal force who championed the victims of this serial sex offender, reflects on the initial failures in the case. She details how she pioneered a groundbreaking legal strategy using the Human Rights Act to sue the police for failing to investigate systemic crimes, took the fight all the way to a landmark v...

Inside the Case: Brexit: The Constitutional Crisis - Lord Pannick KC 23.04.2026 48min

In this episode of our "Inside the Case" podcast series, we speak with Lord David Pannick KC, the barrister who led the landmark constitutional challenges arising from Brexit and helped define the limits of executive power in the UK. Lord Pannick reflects on the historic Supreme Court cases known as Miller 1 and Miller 2, explaining how they reshaped the balance between government, Parliament and the judiciary during one of the most politically charged periods in recent history. He discusses...

Set for Success: Lesley Kenny 25.03.2026 38min

In this episode, Alumni Manager Nic Ashton sits down with Lesley Kenny, a The University of Law alumna, who has built a global career in ethics and compliance, working across the UK and the United States. Lesley reflects on her journey from early roles in the civil service and the Serious Fraud Office to leading ethics programmes in international organisations. She shares insights into working across global teams, navigating legal qualifications abroad and offers her advice for students cons...

Inside the Case: "A right to die?" - Paul Bowen KC 11.03.2026 53min

In this episode of our “Inside the Case” podcast series we speak with Paul Bowen KC, a leading practitioner in public and human rights law who acted for Tony Nicklinson in his right-to-die case and landmark legal battle. Paul discusses how he brought about the case, the challenges it faced through different levels of court and how he continued to act for Tony’s widow Jane after his passing in one of the most important right-to-die cases in recent legal history. "Inside the Case” i...

Set for Success: Martin Spiller 26.02.2026 43min

In this episode, Alumni Manager Nic Ashton is joined by Martin Spiller. Martin is a Chartered Accountant and non-practising barrister whose career has spanned corporate finance, entrepreneurship and early-stage investing. Martin discusses what shaping long-term success looks like, as well as how he supports growing businesses, builds credibility as a trusted financial voice and uses initiatives like #FreeAdviceFriday to give back.

Set for Success: Paul Loynes 29.01.2026 27min

In this episode, Alumni Manager Nic Ashton is joined by Paul Loynes. Paul trained at Clifford Chance, worked as a partner at a major US law firm and now runs his own consultancy - Lemox Consulting. Paul shares insights from his varied career and reflects on the importance of mentoring. Drawing on his pro bono and mentoring experiences with our students in the pro bono advice clinics, he offers advice for students exploring careers in law, consulting and the evolving legal tech sector.

Inside the Case: "The Wimbledon Common Murder" - William Clegg KC 13.01.2026 42min

The second episode in our “Inside the Case” podcast series features an interview with William Clegg KC, a celebrated criminal defence Barrister who successfully defended Colin Stagg, the suspect in the 1994 trial for the murder of young mother Rachel Nickell out on Wimbledon Common. Mr Clegg recounts the unprecedented police tactics of entrapment which led to Colin Stagg being charged, and how a later unconnected case and DNA profiling advances finally revealed the identity of the true killer...

Set for Success: Baljinder Singh Atwal 04.12.2025 26min

In this episode, Alumni Manager Nic Ashton is joined by Baljinder Singh Atwal, Senior Commercial Lawyer with West Midlands Police, and Chair of Birmingham Law Society In-House Committee. Baljinder discusses his choice to move to West Midlands Police making the move In-house and the work that he does with the Birmingham Law Society raising awareness of the opportunity and variety of working in-house.

Future Pupils: A Pupillage Journey 27.11.2025 45min

In this episode, Jo Lunnon is joined by Myria Anthony, who recently made the transition from the corporate sector to a career at the Bar. Bringing all the insights from her diverse professional background, Myria discusses the challenges of applying for pupillage, the role that networking played in shaping her journey and the strategies she used to prepare for applications and interviews.

Inside the Case: "In the blink of an eye" - Brian Altman KC 19.11.2025 42min

Trigger Warning: Please note the content does contain references to murder and abduction. This inaugural episode features an interview with Brian Altman KC, the barrister who led the prosecution of serial killer Levi Bellfield for the abduction and murder of 13-year-old Milly Dowler. In a candid and detailed discussion with journalist Frances Gibb, Altman describes the professional and emotional weight of prosecuting one of "the most notorious cases of the past 20, 30 years". "Inside ...

How to make the most of your Placement Year 16.10.2025 34min

In this episode, placements manager Sally Docherty is joined by students Sidra Mann and Anmol Sidhu about their transformative placement experiences. They discuss the skills they developed, the challenges they faced, and the best advice for current students about to take on their placement year.

AI in Conversation - Episode 4 - Elle Farrell-Kingsley 11.07.2025 27min

In this podcast series our Head of Computer Science, Dr Paul Sant, is joined by a variety of guests within the technology sector to learn more about their journey and how AI is challenging the landscape in their industry. In this episode Elle Farrell-Kingsley, an AI ethics expert and youth policy advisor, shares her journey into the world of tech. She explains how she’s helping shape AI policy in the UK and beyond to make it safer, fairer, and more inclusive for the next generation.

AI in conversation - Episode 3 - Patrick Grant 26.06.2025 33min

In this podcast series our Head of Computer Science, Dr Paul Sant, is joined by a variety of guests within the technology sector to learn more about their journey and how AI is challenging the landscape in their industry In this episode Patrick Grant, Associate Professor at The University of Law, talks about how he got into the legal technology and AI space and the work he is doing to help keep students at the forefront of the AI conversation.

The Lord Chancellors: Where Politics meets Justice - Episode 6 - Alex Chalk KC 29.04.2025 47min

Alex Chalk KC was Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary in the last Conservative Government. He is now a partner with international law firm, Jones Day. In this wide-ranging interview with journalist Frances Gibb, Alex discusses his views on sentencing in the UK and the role of the independent Sentencing Council in advising judges, how he supports a “Singapore on Thames” approach to embrace free trade and how he also favours the UK leading in reform of the European Court of Human Rights...

AI in conversation - Episode 2 - Henry Warner 09.04.2025 28min

In this podcast series our Head of Computer Science, Dr Paul Sant, is joined by a variety of guests within the technology sector to learn more about their journey and how AI is challenging the landscape in their industry In this episode Henry Warner, Senior Legal Engineer at Juro, talks about how his carer path and the diversity within the industry and how legal technology is creating efficiencies across various sectors.

The Lord Chancellors: Where Politics meets Justice - Episode 5 - David Gauke 19.03.2025 1t

David Gauke has held several key ministerial positions, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for justice, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, and Secretary of State for work and pensions. He has now been appointed by the Labour Government to recommend measures to tackle the prison crisis, with the final report due in May 2025. In this wide-ranging interview with journalist Frances Gibb, David discusses the current issues around prison overcrowding, his resignation from the Government in 2019 i...

AI in conversation - Episode 1 - Hannah Claus 07.03.2025 19min

In this podcast series our Head of Computer Science, Dr Paul Sant, is joined by a variety of guests within the technology sector to learn more about their journey and how AI is challenging the landscape in their industry. In this episode Hannah Claus, an AI and robotics enthusiast, talks about the importance of making the sector more diverse, her work with the Ada Lovelace Institute and her aim to ensure everyone is included when it comes to AI development.

The Lord Chancellors: Where Politics meets Justice - Episode 4 - Sir Robert Buckland 11.02.2025 1t 2min

Sir Robert Buckland, is a senior conservative politician and barrister. Under Boris Johnson he was made Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary, a role he held until 2021, and oversaw the criminal justice system during the Covid 19 pandemic. As a backbencher and minister, he favoured reforms such as increased prison sentences for grooming gangs and better protections for victims of crime. In this wide-ranging interview with journalist Frances Gibb, Sir Robert champions the importance of ...

The Lord Chancellors: Where Politics meets Justice - Episode 3 - Jack Straw 13.01.2025 59min

Jack Straw was Home Secretary under Tony Blair from 1997 to 2001; Foreign Secretary from 2001 to 2006 and then Justice Secretary/Lord Chancellor from 2007 to 2010 under Gordon Brown. The member of Parliament for Blackburn for 36 years until 2015, he was only one of three individuals to have served in Cabinet continuously during the Labour governments from 1979 to 2010. In this wide ranging interview with journalist Frances Gibb, Jack Straw talks about the current issues facing the jus...

Set For Success: Leah Vaghela, My Law Solicitors 13.12.2024 34min

In this episode, recent alumnus Ben Weisz is joined by Leah Vaghela, co-founder of My Law Solicitors and a specialist in employment law. Leah studied her LLB and LPC at the University. Leah discusses the reasons behind setting up her own firm, managing her career whilst raising children, and how sitting down for an extra hour with a client can sometimes be the answer to winning a case.