‘This is an annual public lecture to be delivered at the beginning of each academic session by a notable friend of SOAS School of Law, addressing a topical subject of general public interest which relates to the role of law in society in a broad sense. The inception lecture is intended to serve as an inspiration for our students, contribute to public debate and enhance our academic environment. The lecture is open to all new and returning students, academics, practitioners and the general public.’

Speaker: Michel Massih QC

Date: 20th October 2016, 6.00pm

Location: Brunei Gallery Room: Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre

Charge: Free, registration required

More information can be found here.

‘This lecture will be given by The Rt Hon The Lord Falconer of Thoroton. The lecture is accredited for 1 CPD hour and is open to members of all four Inns.’

Date: 14th November 2016, 6.30pm

Location: Inner Temple, London, EC4Y 7HL

Cost: £10 including drinks reception (£5 for Inner Temple pupil/student members)

More information can be found here.

‘We will be kick-starting the Trans Equality Legal Initiative with a day of discussion and knowledge sharing from various activists from across the human rights world. It will be taking place on Friday 18 November. The conference will be divided into several plenary sessions, each lead by panels of experts and activists from both the legal and trans activist sectors.’

Date: 18th November 2016, 9.00am-6.00pm

Location: Linklaters LLP, One Silk Street, London EC2Y 8HQ

Charge: Free

More information can be found here.