July 2018

WELCOME FROM THE DEAN OF THE LAW SCHOOL As another academic year draws to a close and we celebrate student successes at graduation, it is worth reflecting on some highlights in our academic year including the mooting success of Billy and Ricardo, our new Law with Criminology degree launching in September 2018, our two research conferences and the opening of our Law Clinic. For our graduating students, I would like to wish you every success for the future. You are now part of the ever‐growing family of Leeds Law School alumni; please DIGITAL PRIVACY CONFERENCE keep in touch with us and let us know if Leading experts in digital privacy spoke at a one day research conference on we can help in any way. Remember, as an 4 June 2018 at Leeds Beckett University. alumni you can access the University’s careers support team for five years after ‘Removing Safe Spaces: Terrorism, Communication and International Human graduation! Rights’, organised by Leeds Law School’s Dr Simon Hale‐Ross, was attended by For our continuing students, make the over 60 delegates and included a keynote speech from one of the UK’s top legal most of July and August and try and find experts, Lord Carlile of Berriew QC CBE. some relevant work experience to help At the symposium, industry professionals discussed how 21st century technology build your CV; September and the new is continually evolving in the increasingly complex and globalised digital world in academic year will be here before you relation to terrorism and counterterrorism methods. Lord Carlile gave his know it. Have a wonderful summer. thoughts on the UK Government's CONTEST counterterrorism policy, which was Deveral Capps, Dean released on the morning of the event.

For those that would like to learn more about this topic, Dr Simon Hale‐Ross' LAW CLINIC OPENING book, ‘Digital Privacy, Terrorism and Law Enforcement: The UK’s Response to On 18 July, Leeds Law School officially Terrorist Communication’ is available to order online ‐ unveils its Law Clinic at its new home at 10 blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9780815360186 Queen Square. The Law Clinic is a voluntary service from WELCOME TO DAVID NORRIS, OUR NEW LLB COURSE DIRECTOR Leeds Law School for members of the public who cannot afford legal advice. The David joined us at the beginning of June having worked in clinic can provide advice on family issues, practice as an employment lawyer for a number of years housing, landlord and tenant, immigration, before transferring to the education sector with BPP debt, contractual disputes, business start‐ University teaching on the LPC, GDL and LLB programmes. ups and small charities. He has taught a number of modules including Public Law, Under the supervision of qualified local Employment Law and Career Skills and is looking forward to solicitors, volunteer student advisors (third meeting all new and returning students in September. year law students) interview clients and obtain the facts and background to a client’s legal issue. At the end of each case, students will put together an official letter BEAUMONT LEGAL INSIGHT DAY of legal advice under the supervision of In March, a group of 14 Leeds Law School students visited Beaumont Legal in their mentor, which is then sent to each Wakefield to spend the day finding out about a career in high volume client. The clinic brings local law firms even conveyancing. closer to our student community and, The day began with an introduction to the firm, its background and what they crucially, empowers students with invaluable first‐hand experience. looked for in candidates. The students then completed a practical conveyancing exercise. In the afternoon, they shadowed conveyancing paralegals to experience The Law Clinic opens its doors to the what it is like to work at Beaumont Legal. public one day a week from September 2018. Clients are requested to make Following the insight day, 11 of the students that visited Beaumont Legal applied appointments in advance by emailing for and were offered paralegal positions. To prepare for this they all attended [email protected] or calling individual mock interviews led by Leeds Beckett Careers Consultant, Fran Bostyn. 0113 812 3627. HELPING EMPLOYERS AVOID STRESS CLAIMS STUDY ABROAD Later this year Leeds Law School will be running two one‐ day courses to help local busin esses and professionals deal with the management of occupational stress.

With a record 12.5 million working days lost to stress in 2016/2017 in the UK and stress‐related legal claims forecast to grow, it is increasingly important that employers understand their legal obligations in relation to the mental well‐being of their staff. The Law School is delighted to welcome Paul Jackson, who A number of undergraduate students at Leeds Law School has 35 years’ experience in litigation, and Simon Anderson have taken the exciting opportunity to study abroad. Leeds of Park Square Barristers, to deliver the upcoming Beckett works with a variety of universities around the workshops. The workshops will take place at the University’s Cloth Hall Court in Leeds on Friday 28 world to enable students not only to learn about different September and Friday 16 November 2018 from 10am‐4pm. legal systems and jurisdictions ‐ but also to immerse themselves in other cultures and enrich their travelling experiences. LEEDS LEGAL WALK 10K Abigail McGarry – Melbourne, Australia “If you want something to happen… make it happen! This was the mentality that got me to Sydney for New Year’s Eve to watch the world famous firework display from the botanical gardens. This was a moment I had dreamed about since I was a little girl, to be in Sydney and see it happen with close friends was very emotional; to physically see something I had achieved. My degree brought me to Australia and with support from friends and family, made one of my bucket list moments come true.” Eleanor Burford – Lyon, France “In my time studying aboard in Lyon, I’ve been to Paris, Well done to all who completed the Leeds Legal Walk on Marseille, Annecy, Nice, Monaco, Grenoble, Milan, Venice 14 May. It was a glorious Yorkshire evening! and Verona. I’ve also had the opportunity to ski in the Alps and go to Disneyland! It’s been incredible and will be a year The Leeds Legal Walk 10k is an annual sponsored walk I will be grateful for forever. I’ve seen parts of France and around Leeds to raise money for free legal advice Italy that I probably wouldn’t have thought of going to. charities in Leeds and around Yorkshire. The walk was set Overall, I would highly recommend studying abroad. It’s up by The Yorkshire Legal Support Trust to raise funds for helped me develop as a person and has pushed me out of the poorest and most vulnerable people in our my comfort zone. In my opinion, there is no other community to gain access to justice, which is often out of opportunity quite like it.” their reach. Shannon Mycock ‐ Perth, Australia Thom Day, Amy Hunter, Deveral Capps and Yvonne “I’ve always loved to travel and believe that if you get the Marsh made up the Leeds Beckett Law School team and, opportunity to go to another part of the world it’s barring a single orienteering issue, all completed the walk something that you should do. I’m currently studying in in good time. Perth and I’ve been able to explore the beautiful state of Western Australia. This is something I’m incredible proud of and grateful for, and definitely something I’ll never forget. I LEADING JUDGE LECTURES AT really feel like I’ve adapted astonishingly well in Australia. LEEDS LAW SCHOOL I’m immensely excited for the next semester and ready to face the challenges it brings.” One of the region’s leading legal figures, the Hannah Williams – Airbus, Germany (Placement) Hon Mr Justice Goss, presented a lecture organised by the Law School in February as part of the School’s ‘Law in “Working at Airbus has given me such invaluable experience Practice’ series. into what it’s like to work in the real world. I’m able to appreciate business language and relationships as well as Justice Goss spoke about cases he has been involved in how a business is run. It is so amazing to meet people from throughout his career, exploring the reasons for crime, all over the world of different ages. Moving abroad for a the rationale of sentencing, and its effectiveness. year has given me opportunities which I would never have Called to the Bar in 1975, Justice Goss worked as a junior had. I’ve really immersed myself in the culture by learning barrister practising on the North East Circuit in common the language, exploring Bavaria and going to Oktoberfest! law and crime. In 2017 he became a Presiding Judge on Overall, this past year has been one of the best years of my the North East Circuit. As a lawyer, he was one of life. It’s hugely built up my confidence, given me friends for Britain's leading criminal barristers, noted for his cross‐ life and it’s definitely the best decision I’ve ever made.” examination skills. STUDY ABROAD IN MAURITIUS A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE Students from Leeds Law School can now study the LEEDS BECKETT STUDENT LAW SOCIETY undergraduate LLB (Hons) Law Degree in Mauritius, in First, thank you so much for all the support we’ve received partnership with Rushmore Business School, one of Leeds since October 2017! What started as just a small committee Beckett’s internationa l academic partners. has now grown to have the most members of all the Leeds The programme offers students a unique experience, allowing Beckett societies! Our biggest success was definitely the Law students from Mauritius to study in Leeds and vice versa Ball. Lots of hard work and planning went into it, so it was amazing to see members and staff enjoy it as much as we did. during their second year. The degree blends English Law with Mauritian Law and is also a qualifying law degree. The Since being elected president at the end of March, I have exchange programme offers students a unique opportunity to established a new committee of 10 people and we have engage with Mauritian culture whilst developing an already started to plan events for next year to ensure we are consistent in our socials and that our members really feel part understanding of the two distinct jurisdictions. of the society. We are planning a bowling trip, and on the more academic side we will be hosting a Networking Workshop; designed to give new students the confidence to STUDENT VOLUNTEERING network from the very start. I look forward to seeing everyone in September! Rachael McCormack If you haven’t already joined the society, you can do so via this link leedsbeckettsu.co.uk/groups/law‐society‐‐10

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GRADUATION PRIZES

A number of Law School students have taken the once in a lifetime opportunity to volunteer abroad this summer. As well as broadening students’ life skills, these projects give Leeds Beckett students a global perspective and provide support to communities in need across the world. Students will be working with the following organisations: . Snehalaya (Ahmednagar, India) . Tibet Relief fund (Tibet, North India) . Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve (Costa Rica) . Think Pacific (Fiji)

Huge congratulations go to all those who won prizes at this THE FUTURE OF LEGAL EDUCATION year’s graduation celebrations! A total of 38 prizes were awarded to both undergraduate and postgraduate Leeds On 25 June, Leeds Law School hosted a one day conference Law School students to celebrate their achievements over reflecting on developments in legal education and training the 2017/18 academic year. Prizes included a number of over the last five years and since the publication of the Legal work experience placements at the supporting law firms, Education and Training Review (LETR). books, vouchers and cash prizes. Well done all! Professors Jane Ching, Paul Maharg, Avrom Sherr and Julian Speaking about the importance of recognising student Webb who conducted the review between 2011‐2013 (and success through the awarding of prizes, Deveral Capps, who had not physically been in same room since the LETR’s Dean of Leeds Law School, said: “I am delighted with the publication until our event), along with representatives from success of our students this year and would like to the Solicitors Regulation Authority, CILEx Regulation and the congratulate everyone who has won such an accolade. I Bar Standards Board offered thoughts on the impact of the would like to thank all the law firms for their continued LETR, how entry to the profession is regulated and how support and I wish all graduates every success in their education and training for lawyers has changed or will change future careers.” in the future. Emily Skinner, who won the DLA Piper prize for Media and In addition, 14 papers were presented at the event including Entertainment Law said, “Winning this prize definitely three by Leeds Law School staff Dr Doug Morrison, Dr Jessica makes all of the hard work and effort I have put in this year Guth and Deveral Capps. The day finished with a keynote by worthwhile. The fact the prize also includes work Professor Tony Bradney of Keele University on ‘The Rise of experience is brilliant, as it provides an opportunity to open University Law Schools: Or Not’. doors for me after university. I've received great support Delegates tweeted their thoughts throughout the day and from everyone at Leeds Law School across the years so this those tweets can be found by searching the hashtag #LETR5. recognition means a lot to me.”

THE LEEDS CONFERENCE LAW SCHOOL STUDENTS REACH FINAL OF ESSEX COURT MOOT

Third year LLB students Billy Earl (right) and Ricardo Stone (left) won many

moots to get to the finals of the Essex Court Mooting competition held at the Royal Courts of Justice on 6 June, and as a reward for their outstanding efforts were awarded a week’s work experience at Essex Court Chambers. Leeds Law Society in partnership with Leeds City Council A moot is a staged court argument held their second Leeds Conference at the Civic Hall on focusing on a particular legal issue or 13 June 2018. The event was sponsored by Leeds Law problem. Two pairs of advocates argue their case in front of School and was attended by LLB (Hons) students Abbie a judge; the winner is the team who makes the best Rathbone, Zahra Javed, Ahmed Warsama Ghalib and presentation of their legal arguments. This is the most Curtis Wilmot. The aim of the conference was to prestigious moot in the UK and provides students with promote Leeds as a fantastic business location and to practical law experience and the essential skills necessary for raise awareness of the living wage and good health and life outside the classroom. wellbeing in business.

JODIE CAMPAIGNS TO IMPROVE LAW SCHOOL RESEARCH . Graduate Teaching Assistant and PhD student Robin Bennett MENTAL HEALTH AT WORK presented a poster on his research titled ‘Prevent and academic freedom in university law schools in England & Leeds Beckett lecturer, alumni Wales’ at the Association of Law Teachers’ Annual and leading solicitor Jodie Hill is Conference at Keele University in March. driving a national campaign to . Dr Jess Guth presented a joint paper with Kat Langley at the make it compulsory for every Association of Law Teachers’ Conference at Keele University employer to provide a mental in March titled ‘It’s Kind of Fun to Do the Impossible: On health first aider for their staff. Being a Woman in a Law School’. The paper is now being Poor mental health costs the developed for publication. UK between £73bn and £97bn . Jess also presented a paper titled ‘Gendering the External each year and Jodie believes Dimension of the EU’s Migration Policy: Challenges, Pitfalls new rules are needed. and Missed Opportunities’ at the European Communities Jodie studied at Leeds Beckett University at Studies Association’s Canada Conference in May. undergraduate level then trained as a barrister before . At the Socio‐Legal Studies Association Conference in March, cross qualifying as a solicitor. She practices in Leeds papers were presented by: having recently set up her own firm and is also a part‐ 1. Dr Lynsey Mitchell – ‘Saving Women Abroad ‐ Ignoring time lecturer at the Law School. Women at Home: An Inconsistent Approach to Reproductive Rights’ Jodie said: “We have physical first aiders in the workplace, and yet mental health issues occur more 2. Leona Mydlowski ‐ ‘Police officers’ perceptions of the risk often and cost more to businesses.” assessment process of registered sex offenders using Active Risk Management System (ARMS)’ Jodie has set up a petition which you can sign here ‐ . Congratulations to all our PhD candidates Robin Bennett, Kat change.org/p/steven‐brine‐mp‐having‐a‐mental‐health‐ Langley, Anne‐Marie Greenslade and Esther Adebiyi on first‐aider‐in‐the‐workplace‐should‐be‐mandatory passing their Confirmation of Registration in February 2018. . Congratulations to Dr Steve Wood on his PHD success, and FINAL WORDS FROM THE HEAD OF LAW, his research paper titled: ‘Passenger experience of security MELISSA ASKEW at UK airports as a result of terrorism’. One of the privileges of working at our University is being PUBLICATIONS around young people and contributing to their education and 1. Guth and Hervey (2018), Threats to Internationalised Legal career aspirations. Education in the Twenty‐First Century, The Law Teacher, There have been some lovely highlights this year where Published online at students have pushed themselves, developed and matured. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03069400.2018.1463035 One that particularly sticks in my mind (and one which 2. Hale‐Ross, S.A. (2018) Digital Privacy, Terrorism and Law brought a tear to my eye) was watching our two mooters, Billy Enforcement: The UK's Response to Terrorist and Ricardo, demonstrate their skills in the Essex Court Moot. Communication, Routledge, available at ‐ There has also been the pleasure of seeing some students blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9780815360186 succeed against the odds, overcoming serious issues and 3. Wood, S. (2017) ‘Terrorism in aviation: going on holiday? showing determination and motivation. All our students are Young travellers take longer to pass through security’, supported by committed and hard‐working academic staff. International Journal of Safety and Security in Everyone in the Law School should be proud of what we and Tourism/Hospitality 2017 No 16 paper 1 our students have achieved; I know I am. Happy holidays.