Black Books Society – Selden Society Lecture

Join us for the Selden Society and Inns of Court Annual Legal History Lecture: “A Scotsman caught young” – The influences which shaped Lord Mansfield.

Lord Mansfield (1705-93) is one of the giants of English legal history.  He was instrumental in the development of English law, and in particular commercial law, and his decisions over the course of his 32 years as Lord Chief Justice included definitions of fundamental legal principles.  His decisions are still regularly cited in cases in England and Wales and in the United States.

In this lecture, the Rt Hon. Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury, President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom from 2012 to 2017 and Treasurer of Lincoln’s Inn in 2017, will consider how Mansfield’s jurisprudence was influenced by his politically dangerous family background, his deep learning and wide-ranging interests, and his political career.

Venue:

Ashworth Centre, Lecture Theatre (the event will also be livestreamed)

Timings:

17:45 Registration, Ashworth Centre
18:00 Lecture, Lecture Theatre
19:00 Reception
20:00 End

Costs:

£5 (includes reception)

Bookings: Book before Sunday 20 October

The lecture will be followed by a drinks reception. The event is open to all.

The Black Books Society aims to promote appreciation of the history and possessions of Lincoln’s Inn through a series of talks and lectures from members, researchers and academics