CULSCAST: The CULS Podcast

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  The Third Year Episode and Part II Papers | CULSCAST Conversations Episode 6 30.06.2026 1j 18min

  In this episode, we explore the third year of the Cambridge Law Tripos.We discuss the full papers in Competition Law, Conflict of Laws, Intellectual Property Law, Labour Law, Company Law, and Commercial Law, as well as a range of half papers, including Animal Rights Law, Landlord and Tenant Law, and Succession. Along the way, we share general advice on choosing papers, balancing workloads, and making the most of your final year at Cambridge.Whether you're deciding which options to take or preparing for the year ahead, this episode offers an overview of the academic opportunities available in third year and practical insights to help you navigate them.Many thanks to Jaysol Doy, Brandon Lim, Vladimir Genkovski, and Lottie Chambers for sharing their insights and experiences, and to Daniel Bates for his continued support.Follow us on our socials to stay up to date with all things CULS:📸 Instagram: @cambridgelawsoc📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camlawsoc/?locale=en_GBTo find out more about CULS or to become a member, visit our website.
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  The Second Year Episode and Part IB Papers | CULSCAST Conversations Episode 5 25.06.2026 1j 16min

  In this episode, we take a closer look at the Part IB year of the Cambridge Law Tripos.We explore the compulsory papers, Contract Law and Land Law, as well as the optional papers of Administrative Law, Human Rights, and International Law. We also discuss the Year Abroad, examining the opportunities it offers for academic development, cultural immersion, and broadening legal perspectives.The episode provides an overview of the content, structure, and challenges of each paper, offering insights into what students can expect from one of the most significant years of the Cambridge Law degree.Many thanks to Jack Gower, Lizzie Mann, and Corey Tatum for their insights and friendship, and to Daniel Bates for the coffees that fuelled yours truly, as well as his support and encouragement along the way.Follow us on our socials to stay up to date with all things CULS: 📸 Instagram: @cambridgelawsoc📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camlawsoc/?locale=en_GBTo find out more about CULS or to become a member, visit our website.
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  To Diss or Not To Diss | CULSCAST Conversations | Episode 4 22.06.2026 49min

  In this episode, we explore the challenges, expectations, and strategies involved in writing a third-year law dissertation. From choosing a research topic and developing a strong argument to managing sources, this episode looks into what it takes to do a dissertation and whether that might be right for you! A special thank you to Jaysol Doy, Brandon Lim, for their valuable contributions, insights, and to Daniel Bates for his support in making this happen.Whether you are just beginning your dissertation journey or putting the finishing touches on your final draft, this episode offers useful guidance to help you approach the process with confidence.
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  Lord Richards of Camberwell, Justice of the Supreme Court: Speakers Select Ep.2 24.02.2026 55min

  CULS were honoured to host Justice of the Supreme Court, Lord Richards at Cambridge Thursday 5th February.Lord David Richards is a Justice of the UK Supreme Court and a Cambridge law alumnus. He was called to the Bar in 1974, took Silk in 1992, and practised primarily in company law and corporate insolvency. He served as a High Court Judge (Chancery Division), chaired the Competition Appeal Tribunal, and was a Lord Justice of Appeal from 2015 to 2021. Appointed to the Supreme Court in 2022, Lord Richards has also sat on the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council and continues to work as an arbitrator and legal expert. He is a Bencher of Lincoln’s Inn and served as its Treasurer in 2020–21.He discusses his career from the Chancery Bar all the way to the Supreme Court, and he reflects on some of the interesting cases he has worked on.The lecture begins at 04:02For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk
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  Nabil Khabirpour on Law and Academia, Access to Justice, European Identity and Religion in Society | Beyond Doctrine Ep. 4 05.02.2026 1j 23min

  In this episode, Janice Samuel sits down with Nabil Khabirpour - Fellow and Director of Studies in Law at Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge, and the founder of The Law Corner, a pro bono and public-interest legal advice organisation dedicated to widening access to justice.We explore how his early experiences shaped his vision of law as a force for social good, the story behind The Law Corner’s founding, and how it has grown into a pro bono hub that now partners with Cambridge Law Faculty to give students real-world legal experience while supporting under-served communities.Nabil also shares insights from his academic work on access to justice and human rights, including his research on the right to legal advice under Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights.Follow us on our socials to stay up to date with all things CULS:📸 Instagram: [@cambridgelawsociety]📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camlawsoc/?locale=en_GBTo find out more about CULS or to become a member, visit our website 📝
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  100 Years of the LPA 1925 | Beyond Doctrine Ep. 3 26.12.2025 56min

  In this special anniversary episode of CULSCAST: Beyond Doctrine, we explore how a century-old statute continues to shape the legal landscape of property in profound and surprising ways.An all‑stars of land law, joined by Lorna Fox‑O’Mahony, Lorren Eldridge, Martin Dixon, and David Sawtell, this episode explores 100 years of the Law of Property Act and its enduring impact.Since its passage in 1925, the Law of Property Act (LPA) has been one of the cornerstones of English land law — simplifying centuries-old rules, reorganising property interests, and laying the groundwork for modern conveyancing and ownership frameworks. In our discussion, we delve into the Act’s foundational simplification of land ownership, the balance between legal and equitable rights, the evolution of statutory mortgages and formalities, and contemporary debates around leasehold, digital formality, and whether the LPA’s structure remains fit for the 21st century.Hoping you all had a very merry Christmas and wishing you all a Happy New Year — see you in 2026!
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  Copyright as Personal Property with Poorna Mysoor | Beyond Doctrine Ep. 2 22.12.2025 1j 21min

  In Beyond Doctrine, Janice speaks to interesting lawyers doing interesting things. Each episode steps outside black-letter law to uncover the ideas, careers, and curiosities shaping the legal world today. From emerging scholarship to unexpected professional paths, Beyond Doctrine explores how law lives, evolves, and influences the world far beyond the page.In this episode, Janice speaks to Dr Poorna Mysoor on her book Copyright as Personal Property (Oxford University Press, 2025). The book challenges the traditional view of copyright as merely a statutory right and argues instead that it should be understood more like personal property — drawing analogies with land and tangible property to explore how copyright operates, how its boundaries can be better justified, and how its expansion might be meaningfully contained.Dr Poorna Mysoor is a Fellow in Law at Lucy Cavendish College and an affiliated lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge. Her research lies at the intersection of private law and intellectual property, and she was previously a Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellow at the University of Oxford.Follow us on our socials to stay up to date with all things CULS:📸 Instagram: [@cambridgelawsociety]📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camlawsoc/?locale=en_GBTo find out more about CULS or to become a member, visit our website 📝
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  Rights, Remedies & Reform with Alistair Mills | Beyond Doctrine Ep. 1 20.11.2025 47min

  In the new series, Beyond Doctrine, Janice speaks to interesting lawyers doing interesting things. Each episode steps outside black-letter law to uncover the ideas, careers, and curiosities shaping the legal world today. From emerging scholarship to unexpected professional paths, Beyond Doctrine explores how law lives, evolves, and influences the world far beyond the page. In this episode, Janice speaks to Alistair Mills on the book he recently co-edited (with David Blundell KC and Miranda Butler) ‘The Law and Practice of Human Rights’. This book is a comprehensive yet practical guide to human rights law in the UK. Rooted in the European Convention on Human Rights but also grounded in the enduring relevance of common law traditions, it brings together a team of 32 practitioners experts (many from Landmark Chambers) to deliver both legal analysis and actionable insight.Alistair Mills is the Dias College Assistant Professor in Law at Magdalene College, Cambridge. Before joining academia full time, he practised as a barrister at Landmark Chambers. He is a Co-Editor of the journal Judicial Review and an Assistant Editor of the Encyclopedia of Planning Law and Practice.Follow us on our socials to stay up to date with all things CULS:📸 Instagram: [@cambridgelawsociety]📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camlawsoc/?locale=en_GBTo find out more about CULS or to become a member, visit our website 📝
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  Meet the Committee: CULSCAST Conversations Ep. 4 22.10.2025 43min

  🎙️ Welcome to CULSCAST, the podcast from the Cambridge University Law Society — one of the world’s oldest and largest student-run societies, founded in 1901.This is the first episode of our new season of CULSCAST Conversations, where we bring the Cambridge law community closer together through insightful and engaging discussions.In this episode, we’re introducing the 2024–2025 CULS Committee! Join our new host, Janice, as she speaks with members of the Main Committee, including the heads of Pro Bono, Law Ball, Socials, and Careers, as well as our President, Jiwon. Together, they share their experiences, what inspired them to join CULS, and their vision for the year ahead — from academic opportunities to exciting social events.This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the people who make CULS what it is: a dynamic, collaborative, and welcoming community for Cambridge law students. Whether you’re a fresher, a returning member, or simply curious about life at the Cambridge University Law Society, this conversation is the perfect place to start.The host for today’s episode is Janice, a second-year undergraduate reading Law at Cambridge, and one of CULS’s newest podcast hosts for 2024–2025.📍The contents of this episode were recorded at the Cambridge Law Faculty in October 2025.A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to this episode.Special thanks to: Shakti Jacota, Jign Hao Liang, Sophie Farr, Rishik Vishwanathan, Chloe Levieux, Cheyanne Owee, Alldon Tan, and Jiwon Heo for appearing in this episode and sharing their insights, experiences, and enthusiasm for the year ahead.Follow us on our socials to stay up to date with all things CULS:📸 Instagram: [@cambridgelawsociety]📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camlawsoc/?locale=en_GBTo find out more about CULS or to become a member, visit our website 📝WebsiteLinktree
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  Lady Rose, Justice of the Supreme Court: Speakers Select Ep. 1 08.05.2025 50min

  Lady Rose visited Cambridge on 3rd February 2025 at Newnham College, as a guest on the Cambridge University Law Society (CULS) Speaker programme. She spoke to CULS about her career, the landmark decisions she has contributed to since her appointment to the Supreme Court in 2021, and the functioning and evolving role of the Supreme Court.Lady Rose was called to the Bar by Gray's Inn in 1984. She practised as a barrister for ten years before joining the Government Legal Service. She served in HM Treasury, the Ministry of Defence and the Office of Counsel to the Speaker of the House of Commons. In 2006 she was appointed to her first judicial role as a fee-paid Chairman of the Competition Appeal Tribunal. She was appointed to further tribunal posts and became a Recorder in the Crown Court, Criminal jurisdiction in 2010. In May 2013 Dame Vivien was sworn in as a High Court Judge in the Chancery Division where she sat for over five years. She was appointed to the Court of Appeal in January 2019 and to the Supreme Court in April 2021. In her role as a Justice of the Supreme Court, Lady Rose has been involved in a number of important cases across the range of the Court’s work from public law challenges concerning human rights and Scottish devolution issues, to tax cases and common law contract and tort cases.Our introductory speakers in this episode are Joyce Mau (CULS President 2024-2025) and Kai Zhen Tek (CULS Speakers Secretary 2024-2025), who also organised the event.The following cases are mentioned in this talk:Hassam and Another v Rabot and Another [2024] UKSC 11Independent Workers Union of Great Britain v Central Arbitration Committee and Another [2023] UKSC 43R (on the application of O v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2022] UKSC 3 In the matter of an application by Rosaleen Dalton for Judicial Review (Northern Ireland) [2023] UKSC 36McCulloch v Forth Valley Health Board [2023] UKSC 26R (on the application of Elan-Cane) (Art 8 male/female passports) [2021] UKSC 56Reference by the Lord Advocate of devolution issues under paragraph 34 of Schedule 6 to the Scotland Act 1998 (the “indyref2” case) [2022] UKSC 31Reference by the Attorney General for Northern Ireland -Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Northern Ireland) Bill [2022] UKSC 32This episode was edited by Jiwon Heo (CULS Publicity Secretary 2024-2025).
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  Easter Exam Tips with Top-scoring Cambridge Law Students: CULSCAST Conversations Ep. 3 16.04.2025 1j 1min

  Welcome to CULSCAST 🎙️, the new Podcast from the Cambridge University Law Society, one of the world’s oldest and largest student-run societies, founded in 1901. This is Episode 3 of our ‘CULSCAST Conversations’ series, which aims to bring the Cambridge law community closer together through conversation. This episode covers studying, revision, and exam tips from top-performing Cambridge law students. Give our socials a follow to get regular updates on the wonderful CULS events happening throughout term!Instagram: ⁠⁠@Cambridgelawsociety⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠Cambridge University Law Society ⁠⁠To find out more about CULS or become a CULS member, visit our ⁠⁠website ⁠⁠📝.About this episode: For Cambridge law students, Easter term is exam season. We know that this can be a tough period for many, especially those doing their Tripos exams for the first time. Therefore, we have prepared an episode on study, revision, and exam tips to guide current and future students, in collaboration with our 2024-2025 Per Inc team. Per Inc is CULS’s termly magazine publishing both student articles and first-class law essays and PQs. You can read the latest issues here. Our panellists for this episode included the Per Incuriam Editor-in-Chief 2024-2025 and contributors from our Michaelmas 2024 edition. The host for today's episode is Jiwon Heo, a second-year student reading law at Cambridge, and one of CULS’s Publicity Officers 2024-2025. The contents of this episode were recorded at the Cambridge Law Faculty on 28th February 2025. The following is a list of our guests on this episode:·      Ewan O’Mahony, a final-year undergraduate reading law at Queen’s College and Per Incuriam Editor-in-Chief 2024-2025;·      Ben Mays, a final-year undergraduate reading law at Trinity College;·      Qinglan Du, a final-year undergraduate reading law at Christ’s College; and·      Brendan Mark, a second-year undergraduate reading law at Magdalene College.Thank you to everyone who contributed to this episode. Special thanks to Daniel Bates, Legal Research Training and Communications Specialist at the Cambridge Law Faculty, for his technical support and assistance in audio editing and production. Also special thanks to Per Incuriam deputy editor, Chloe Levieux, and Jessica Wong, CULS’s Publicity Freshers’ Representative for 2024-2025, who helped us analyse what questions our members had around the topics in this episode.
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  The Christmas Vacation (Schemes) Episode: CULSCAST Conversations Ep. 2 10.12.2024 1j 3min

  Welcome to CULSCAST 🎙️ the new Podcast from the Cambridge University Law Society, one of the world’s oldest and largest student-run societies, founded in 1901.Our Publicity team 📢 is very pleased to be debuting this new initiative, our ‘CULSCAST Conversations’ series, which aims to bring the Cambridge law community closer together through conversation. In addition to posting new content through our ‘CULSCAST Conversations’ and ‘Speakers Select’ series, we have made a collection of 2012-2023 CULS lectures and debates from our archives easily accessible. This collection covers a myriad of highly relevant discussion by leading academics and practitioners. For example: Parliamentary Sovereignty and the Rwanda policy; Information Law in the Digital Revolution; Life at the Bar; and Litigating International Law.Our Publicity team also runs CULS's socials. Give us a follow to get regular updates on the wonderful CULS events happening throughout term!Instagram: ⁠⁠@Cambridgelawsociety⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠Cambridge University Law Society⁠To find out more about CULS or become a CULS member, visit our ⁠⁠website ⁠⁠📝About this episode:The host for today's episode is Jiwon Heo, a second-year student reading law at Cambridge, and one of CULS’s Publicity Officers.Beyond getting into the Christmas spirit (and perhaps some further reading) and gathering the energy to tackle Lent Term, we know that applications will be a big concern for many students this winter. Therefore, today we are bringing you an episode on Vacation Schemes with a panel of three final-year law students at Cambridge who have all secured TCs at firms which are household names in the city (see further information on our guests below).The contents of this episode were recorded at the Cambridge Law Faculty on the 29th November 2024.The following is a list of our guests on this episode:Conor Hall, future trainee at Kirkland & Ellis (who also secured interviews with Slaughter and May, Skadden and Sidley Austin) and final-year undergraduate reading law at Selwyn College; Samuel Soh, future trainee at Latham & Watkins (who also did two successful Assessment Centres at other firms) and final-year undergraduate reading law at St Catharine's College; and Mila Lo, future trainee at Davis Polk (who also did a Vacation Scheme at another firm) and final-year undergraduate reading law at Pembroke College.Thank you to everyone who contributed to this episode. Special thanks to Daniel Bates, Legal Research Training and Communications Specialist at the Cambridge Law Faculty, for his technical support and assistance in audio editing and production. Disclaimer: The insights provided by our guests in this episode were drawn from their experiences of Assessment Centres/Vacation schemes at various firms, and are not specific to any particular firm.
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  Conversation with CULS: CULSCAST Conversations Ep. 1 17.10.2024 24min

  Welcome to CULSCAST 🎙️ the new Podcast from the Cambridge University Law Society, one of the world’s oldest and largest student-run societies, founded in 1901.Our Publicity team 📢 is very pleased to be debuting this new initiative, our ‘CULSCAST Conversations’ series, which aims to bring the Cambridge law community closer together through conversation. In addition to posting new content through our ‘CULSCAST Conversations’ and ‘Speakers Select’ series, we have made a collection of 2012-2023 CULS lectures and debates from our archives easily accessible. This collection covers a myriad of highly relevant discussion by leading academics and practitioners. For example: Parliamentary Sovereignty and the Rwanda policy; Information Law in the Digital Revolution; Life at the Bar; and Litigating International Law.Our Publicity team also runs CULS's socials. Give us a follow to get regular updates on the wonderful CULS events happening throughout term!Instagram: ⁠⁠@Cambridgelawsociety⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠Cambridge University Law Society⁠To find out more about CULS or become a CULS member, visit our ⁠⁠website⁠⁠ 📝About this episode:The host for today's episode is Jiwon Heo, a second-year student reading law at Cambridge, and one of CULS’s Publicity Officers.To introduce you to our CULS team working together to bring the world of law alive for our community, in this episode we present a series of interviews from across our almost 20 specialised departments. Each interview shines a light on the particular experiences, skills and perspectives which drive the work our team does.The contents of this episode were recorded at our ‘MEET the Committee’ event on the 12th October 2024.Thank you to everyone who contributed to this episode. The following is a list of our interviewees from our 2024-2025 CULS Committee:Executive Team:President – Joyce MauVice-President – Qinglan DuTreasurer – Li Ren LiewSecretary – Alldon Garren TanMoots: Matthew Lee, Thomas Loke, Ben MaysSocials: Isabella McNicholasNon-Law: Rachel Ng, Yasmine Kemp, Aila AhmedCareers: Natalie Tong, Joel Chan, Caitlin NgD&I: Dineshtga FrandsenPro Bono: Joy MagombaAlumni Relations: Zamry RizwanLaw Ball: Seetal Kaur
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  Parliamentary Sovereignty and Where We Are Now after the Supreme Court Rwanda Judgment: CULS Panel discussion 24.11.2023 40min

  Dr Tom Hickman KC, who represented Gina Miller in both Miller cases and the Lord Advocate in the recent Scottish Independence Referendum reference, was joined by Dr Stefan Theil (professor in Public Law) to delve deeply into the current constitutional status of Parliamentary Sovereignty. - Dr Tom Hickman KC: Overruling the Supreme Court’s Rwanda Judgment – what role now for Parliament? - Dr Stefan Theil: Preventing judicial review of the Rwanda policy: practical and legal difficulties For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk This entry provides an audio source for iTunes.
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  Miller (No 2), the Case of the Decade? - Lord Pannick QC: CULS Lecture 04.03.2020 37min

  Lord Pannick QC spoke about "Miller (No 2), the Case of the Decade?" on Tuesday 3 March 2020 at the Faculty of Law, as a guest on the regular Cambridge University Law Society (CULS) speaker programme. This event was designed to enrich the constitutional law tripos module but was open to all year groups interested in gaining a deeper insight into what is arguably the most consequential and significant legal case of the last decade. Lord Pannick QC, who appeared on behalf of the applicants in Miller No. 2 shared his insight into preparations to challenge the Government on their decision to prorogue Parliament. It promises was an informative and interesting evening. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk This entry provides an audio source for iTunes.
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  Mental Health and the Law - Richard Martin: CULS Lecture 03.03.2020 55min

  Richard Martin spoke about "Mental Health and the Law" on Monday 2 March 2020 at the Faculty of Law, as a guest on the regular Cambridge University Law Society (CULS) speaker programme. As many Law students apply and compete for vacation schemes and training contracts, concerns surrounding work-life balance and mental wellbeing in the City are ever pertinent. Richard Martin studied law at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge before specialising in employment law. He was a partner at Gouldens/Jones Day and then at Speechly Bircham where he sat on the management committee. In 2011, Richard suffered a severe mental illness that left him hospitalised and in lengthy recovery. He is now a leading campaigner and advocate around mental health, within the legal profession and more broadly, in the UK and internationally. He provides extensive training, co-chairs the Lord Mayor’s This is Me campaign and runs the Mindful Business Charter. In 2018 he published a memoir of his illness and recovery - This too will pass - Anxiety in a Professional World. His talk aims at providing practical strategies, based on his own experience in the legal world, so that students can know the right questions to ask of potential employers and ourselves to stay healthy. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk This entry provides an audio source for iTunes.
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  In defence of Foakes v Beer: CULS Debate 24.01.2020 47min

  On 21 January 2020, CULS hosted a debate on the proposition "In defence of Foakes v Beer", which featured Dr Janet O'Sullivan and Mr William Day, chaired by Dr Jonathan Morgan. This is the central question posed by the seminal contract case of Foakes v Beer, and a question which generations of law tripos students have had to grapple with. This event was designed to enrich the contract law tripos module and was particularly aimed at allowing Part IB students to supplement their lecture notes and further reading. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk This entry provides an audio source for iTunes.
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  American Politics and US Constitutional Law - Helle Porsdam: CULS Lecture 06.03.2019 34min

  CULS is excited to present a guest lecture by Professor Helle Porsdam on American history and culture through the lens of constitutional law, taking as her point of departure the current political situation in the USA. Helle is is Professor of Law and Humanities at the Center for Studies in Legal Culture in the Copenhagen Faculty of Law, where she teaches American Culture and holds a UNESCO Chair in Cultural Rights. She did her PhD in American Studies at Yale University, and has been a Liberal Arts Fellow twice at the Harvard Law School as well as a fellow at Wolfson College, Cambridge, and the University of Munich. This event was kindly Sponsored by Clifford Chance. For more information see the CULS Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/camlawsoc/ This entry provides an audio source for iTunes.
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  The Constitutional Foundations of Judicial Review: CULS Panel event 07.02.2019 1j 17min

  This debate on 1 February 2019 focused on an age-old question between some of the biggest voices in constitutional law. Experience a debate between eminent professors, and hear them justify their preferred theories. This debate ties in with constitutional law teaching. Panellists: - Professor Paul Craig (St. John's College, Oxford), - Professor Christopher Forsyth (Robinson College, Cambridge) Moderator - Professor Trevor Allan (Pembroke College, Cambridge) This event was kindly sponsored by Clifford Chance. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk This item provides an audio entry for iTunes.
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  Land Law: Q&A with the Law Commissioner: CULS Panel event 27.11.2018 1j 11min

  On 26 November 2018, the Cambridge University Law Society (CULS) presented a panel Q&A on the Law Commission's 2018 Report "Updating the Land Registration Act 2002". The panel featured Professor Nicholas Hopkins (Law Commissioner for Property Law), Judge Elizabeth Cooke (Principal Judge of the Land Registration Tribunal), Amy Goymour and Professor Martin Dixon (to be confirmed). They explored the Report and took questions from the audience. This event was kindly sponsored by Clifford Chance. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk This entry provides an audio source for iTunes.