New 'Life in Law' Speaker Events to Inspire Glasgow Law Students

Issued: Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:46:00 GMT

The Professional Legal Practice Team is delighted to announce the new 'Life in Law' events, which are intended to inspire law students by offering them the opportunity to engage with distinguished members of the legal profession.  The events also represent a unique opportunity to draw upon the experience of some of the most influential and distinguished legal figures in Scotland.

Douglas Mill, Director of Professional Legal Practice, states that "Every participant has been successful in their own area of law. They are all great role models replete with advice and anecdotes. We are delighted to be able to welcome them to the School of Law."

Eileen Paterson, Depute Director of Professional Legal Practice, commented "It is a great tribute to the legal profession and our guests that its members are so willing to give of their time and expertise to encourage our students, the next generation of lawyers.  I am sure that all those in attendance will have a very entertaining evening."

The full series of Life in Law events are:

Date	Venue/Time	Speakers
9th February 2010	Wolfson Medical Building: Seminar Room 2: Doors open at 5.15pm	Lord Gill, Lord Justice Clerk  Iain Armstrong Q.C, Vice Dean, Faculty of Advocates
23rd February 2010	Wolfson Medical Building: Seminar Room 2: Doors open at 5.15pm	Sheriff Principal Brian Lockhart  Sir Gerald Gordon CBE Q.C LLD
9th March 2010	Wolfson Medical Building: Seminar Room 2: Doors open at 5.15pm	Donald Findlay Q.C Gerard Sinclair, Chairman, Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission Gordon Jackson Q.C

For further details and to register for any of the events, visit the Diploma page at www.glasgow.ac.uk/law/diploma/events

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