Lecture & Domus Dinner: Environmentalism, climate change and the law

Lecture followed by questions and Domus dinner (mixed seating plan with members of the Bench and Bar).

Speaker: Alex Goodman KC

Themes: Legal Knowledge, Justice and the Rule of Law

Timings:

5.45pm: Registration

6.00pm: Lecture

7:00pm: Reception

7.15pm: Domus Dinner

9.00-9.15pm: Event Ends

Materials and Preparation: No preparation required

Learning Aims: The aim of this Qualifying Session is to give students an insight into environmental and planning law, both domestic and international principles. Students will learn about the history of public interest litigation and campaigns for legislative change and how litigation strategies are being used in current environmental movements.

Professional Statement Reference: (Access the full Professional Statement for Barristers here)

1.3 : Have a knowledge and understanding of the law and procedure relevant to their area(s) of practice.

1.9 : Exercise good communication skills, through any appropriate medium and with any audience as required in their work.

2.6 : Ensure they practise with adaptability and flexibility, by being self-aware and self-directed, recognising and acting upon the continual need to maintain and develop their knowledge and skills.

Dress: Dark lounge suits. Gowns provided. For more information about this dress code please visit the Student Members area.

Bookings: Please book via the Online Booking System.

Cancellation Policy: Students should consider all bookings a professional commitment and should only book onto an event if they fully plan on attending. Once booked on, students will be unable to cancel and receive a refund other than in exceptional circumstances.

This event is a Qualifying Session.