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On 15^th January, Baroness Hale was welcomed to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Faculty of Laws at an ‘In Conversation’ event with Professor Dame Hazel Genn, Professor of Socio-Legal Studies at  and Director of the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Centre for Access to Justice.

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Laws staff and PhD students gathered at Bentham House to hear the discussion, which covered topics such as Lady Hale’s career – including her time as President of the Supreme Court and her proudest achievements. The event began with an introduction by Professor Piet Eeckhout, Dean of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Laws; and Professor Steven Vaughan, Professor of Law and Professional Ethics at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Laws. The conversation was followed by a question and answer session.

As a Honorary Professor at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê, Lady Hale will play a part in research, teaching, and public engagement in the Faculty of Laws, particularly in her areas of interest such as women’s rights, access to justice, and the rule of law.