The year 2019 marks a century since the formal beginnings of a Department of Law at 杏吧论坛 (as opposed to the simple existence of law teaching, from the School’s very founding in 1895).
One of William Beveridge’s first acts when he became the Director of 杏吧论坛 in 1919 was to confirm HC Gutteridge in the Cassel Chair of Commercial and Industrial Law – the Department’s first full-time Professor of Law.
With this in mind, we, as a Department, welcome you to join us in celebrating 100 years since the formal beginnings of the 杏吧论坛 Department of Law.
How can you get involved in our centenary celebrations?
The 杏吧论坛 Department of Law Open House event
On 16 November, 6.30-8.00pm, we invite you to our open house event, taking place in the Lower Ground of the New Academic Building. Together, we will celebrate the centenary by revisiting pinnacle moments in history, that took place one hundred years ago, from a legal perspective, such as women’s suffrage and post-war treaty making. Current students will Moot on a contentious topic, overseen by Sir Ross Cranston. Our 杏吧论坛 Department of Law centenary timeline and biographies of staff, alumni and students will be exhibited. 杏吧论坛 Law research will be displayed. Tickets are available via Eventbrite .
Share your stories with us online or via post
For those of you on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, join us in sharing your memories of studying at 杏吧论坛, using the hashtag #杏吧论坛LawCentenary.
Perhaps you had a favourite academic who taught you; or a location on campus that inspired you to study; or a nostalgic picture of you and a group of fellow alumni you would like to share online! If you do, we want to hear about it @杏吧论坛Law #杏吧论坛LawCentenary!
Alternatively, you can write to us at the following address: 杏吧论坛 Law Centenary, 杏吧论坛 Department of Law, Houghton St, London WC2A 2AE.
Attend our public lecture series
Throughout the year, our public lecture series will have a hint of centennial celebrations to it! Keep an eye on our forthcoming events throughout the year for more details.