News & Events

Law School hosts Justice Albie Sachs

(21st June 2012)

On 19 June, the evening before his Graduation in Caird Hall, Honorary Graduate, Justice Albie Sachs delivered a stunning public lecture at the University to an audience of 300.

His lecture ranged over his experiences of opposing the former apartheid regime in South Africa, his contribution to drafting the Constitution for a free and democratic South Africa and his commitment to post-conflict sustainable justice.

Following the lecture Albie signed copies of two of his recent books:  The Soft Vengeance of a Freedom Fighter and The Strange Alchemy of Life and Law.

Justice Albie Sachs meets Law Clinic students

21st June 2012)

On 19 June,  Justice Albie Sachs, one of this year’s Honorary Graduates of the University of Dundee, met Law Clinic students and School staff for an informal lunch and to discuss the role of clinics in social justice and human rights.

Later in the day he delivered a stunning public lecture to an audience of nearly 300 discussing ideas from his book The Soft Vengeance of a Freedom Fighter.

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Dundee Student law clinic to host a public lecture by Andy Wightman

23/12/2011

Dundee Student law clinic is delighted to host a public lecture by Andy Wightman, renowned for his work on land and democracy.

Andy Wightman is the author of Who Owns Scotland and The Poor had no Lawyers. He is an independent writer and researcher on issues of land and democracy with a particular interest in community land rights.

Tickets are £5 on the door and Matriculated students are FREE.

 

 

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Lady Clark visits Student Law Clinic

4/10/2011

The Student Law Clinic were delighted to have a visit from Baroness Clark of Calton, on Tuesday 4 October. Lady Clark gave an informal seminar on access to justice and the numerous advantages of pro bono legal work for society. Lady Clark, who was formerly a lecturer at the School of Law in Dundee, spoke fondly of her involvement with a similar law clinic project at the School some years ago. She remarked about how her involvement at that time had lead to her first experience of a 'real case' and how that had ultimately influenced her career path. Lady Clark then kindly answered questions from some of the student advisers from the current clinic and concluded by urging all involved to remain energetic, focused and proactive in their efforts to combat 'unmet legal need' in the local community.

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