The University of Law Podcast

In this episode, Alumni Manager Nic Ashton is joined by Helen Sampson. Helen is a former litigation lawyer turned founder of Uncouple, a business dedicated to helping individuals and organisations tackle stress at its root.Helen discusses what inspired her transition from the legal sector to entrepreneurship, how to master your nervous system to overcome "meso trauma," and why strategic rest is an ambitious professional's greatest ally for productivity and success.

In this episode of our Student Experience series, Student Voice Coordinator Gary Knight speaks with student Blessing Yawson about employability and building your career from day one at university. Blessing shares her firsthand advice on gaining practical experience, making the most of career opportunities, and standing out to future employers.

In this episode of our Inside the Case podcast series, Michael Mansfield KC reflects on defending Barry George in the trial and eventual acquittal over the 1999 murder of BBC presenter Jill Dando - a case Michael views as a "professional assassination" where intense public pressure led police to target an innocent man.Michael Mansfield KC is one of Britain’s most prominent and celebrated criminal defence barristers. Over a career spanning more than five decades, he has been at the center of some of the UK's most historic legal battles and inquiries, representing the families of victims in the Stephen Lawrence inquiry, the Hillsborough disaster, and the Bloody Sunday inquiry, as well as defendants in landmark miscarriage of justice cases.Inside the Case is a powerful video podcast series by The University of Law and hosted by journalist Frances Gibb. It looks behind the scenes of some of the UK’s most significant criminal and constitutional legal battles. Each episode focuses on one high-profile trial, looking at the challenges in securing justice and the wider reverberations from the point of view of one of the key legal players involved.Content Warning: Please note the content does contain references to murder.

In this episode of our Student Experience series, Student Voice Coordinator Gary Knight speaks with student and former VP Iana MacRii about navigating the transition into university life. Iana shares her firsthand advice on making friends, busting first-year myths, staying on top of your workload, and taking full advantage of campus support and career resources from day one.

Let's Talk Money is the ultimate guide for managing your finances before, during, and after university. Join Vivi Friedgut (Founder and CEO of Blackbullion) and Rowan Artingstoll (Student and Money Mentor) as they break down everything you need to know to take total control of your money.This episode combines three key areas: Money Management, Budgeting 101 and Future Ready Finances. Whether you're just getting started or preparing for life after graduation, this conversation covers it all.

In this episode of our Inside the Case podcast series, Sir Brian Leveson reflects on leading the prosecution in the 1995 trial of serial killer Rosemary West, a case he describes as being "seared in my memory" as it was "not only legally difficult, but factually compelling". During the episode, Sir Brian also warns the criminal justice system risks grinding to a halt without radical structural reform, due increasing pressures overwhelming the courts compared with earlier decades and outlining highlighting how mounting trial backlogs create an environment where victims are increasingly withdrawing from proceedings.Inside the Case is a powerful video podcast series by The University of Law and hosted by journalist Frances Gibb. It looks behind the scenes of some of the UK’s most significant criminal and constitutional legal battles. Each episode focuses on one high-profile trial, looking at the challenges in securing justice and the wider reverberations from the point of view of one of the key legal players involved.

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 victory in the Supreme Court and fundamentally rewrote the laws on police accountability in the UK."Inside the Case” is a powerful video podcast series by The University of Law and hosted by journalist Frances Gibb. It looks behind the scenes of some of the UK’s most significant criminal and constitutional legal battles. Each episode focuses on one high-profile trial, looking at the challenges in securing justice and the wider reverberations from the point of view of one of the key legal players involved.

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 the legal principles at stake, provides a rare behind-the-scenes insight into the courtroom drama, and explores the wider implications for the rule of law today.

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 considering an international career path.

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” is a powerful video podcast series by The University of Law and hosted by journalist Frances Gibb. It looks behind the scenes of some of the UK’s most significant criminal and constitutional legal battles. Each episode focuses on one high-profile trial, looking at the challenges in securing justice and the wider reverberations from the point of view of one of the key legal players involved.