LegalEdCon 2022 is an annual conference organized by Legal Cheek, focusing on the future of legal education and training. The 2022 edition took place in person at Kings Place, London, on Thursday, 12 May 2022.
The conference covered key topics such as diversity and inclusion, legal technology, sustainable recruitment, and the implementation of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE). Sessions included TED-style talks, panel discussions, and fireside chats featuring industry leaders and experts.
Notable speakers included Lord (David) Wolfson QC, Minister in the Ministry of Justice; Maxine Warr, Head of Education and Training at the Solicitors Regulation Authority; and Laura Yeates, Head of Graduate Talent at Clifford Chance. The event also featured a keynote speech from Ibz Mo, a prominent legal education YouTuber and future trainee at a leading global law firm.
LegalEdCon 2022 was designed for legal academics, learning and development professionals, and graduate recruitment specialists from law firms and chambers. Attendees had opportunities to network during coffee breaks and a complimentary lunch served on the Kings Place Mezzanine.
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Speakers(36)
Awraris Ayzohibelegn
SQE Scholar at Breaking Barriers
Recipient of the Breaking Barriers SQE scholarship.
Chloe Kennedy
Legal Management Consultant at Deloitte
Consults on legal management at Deloitte.
Chris Kessling
Vice-Dean at The Inns of Court College of Advocacy
Serves as vice-dean at The Inns of Court College of Advocacy.
Dr. Giles Proctor
CEO at The College of Legal Practice
Chief Executive Officer at The College of Legal Practice.
Faisal Zainal
Legal Technology and Innovation Executive at Macfarlanes
Focuses on legal technology and innovation at Macfarlanes.
Faisel Sadiq
Barrister at Gatehouse Chambers
Practices as a barrister at Gatehouse Chambers.
Fran0ois Feuillat
Corporate Partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher
Specializes in corporate law at Willkie Farr & Gallagher.
George Yates
Solicitor Apprentice at BBC
Pursues a solicitor apprenticeship at the BBC.
Grace Strutton
Head of People & Development at Lawyers on Demand
Leads people and development initiatives at Lawyers on Demand.
Ibrahim Mohammed (Ibz Mo)
Legal Education YouTuber and Future Trainee Solicitor
Britain's top legal education YouTuber and future trainee solicitor, known for his insights into legal education and training.
Jacqueline Cheltenham
National Programme Director for BPTC and BPC, and Associate Professor at The University of Law
Directs national programs for BPTC and BPC and serves as an associate professor at The University of Law.
Jordan Yohannes
Trainee Solicitor (Secondee) at Phoenix Group
Completes a trainee solicitor secondment at Phoenix Group.
Joshua Rutt
Member of the Sustainable Recruitment Alliance Student Advisory Board and Future Trainee Solicitor at Macfarlanes
Serves on the Sustainable Recruitment Alliance Student Advisory Board and is a future trainee solicitor at Macfarlanes.
Joy Davies
Principal Lecturer at Nottingham Law School
Serves as a principal lecturer at Nottingham Law School.
Laura Yeates
Head of Graduate Talent at Clifford Chance
Leads graduate talent initiatives at Clifford Chance and founded the Sustainable Recruitment Alliance.
Lord (David) Wolfson QC
Minister at Ministry of Justice
Conservative peer and Minister in the Ministry of Justice.
Lorna Nsoatabe
Associate at Slaughter and May
Practices as an associate at Slaughter and May.
Lucie Allen
Managing Director at BARBRI
Manages BARBRI's operations and strategic direction.
Maia Crockford
Solicitor Apprentice at DAC Beachcroft
Pursues a solicitor apprenticeship at DAC Beachcroft, seconded to Sainsbury's.
Maria Connolly
Partner and Head of Real Estate and Energy & Renewables at TLT
Leads real estate and energy & renewables practices at TLT.
Mark Keith
Director of Programmes at BPP University Law School
Directs programs at BPP University Law School.
Mark Neale
Director General at Bar Standards Board
Serves as director general of the Bar Standards Board.
Mary Bonsor
CEO and Founder at Flex Legal
Founded and leads Flex Legal, a platform connecting law firms with flexible legal professionals.
Maxine Warr
Head of Education and Training at Solicitors Regulation Authority
Oversees education and training at the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Morette Jackson
Director of Business Development at The University of Law
Leads business development initiatives at The University of Law.
Nicole Tan
Senior Manager, Innovation & Legal Technology at Addleshaw Goddard
Manages innovation and legal technology initiatives at Addleshaw Goddard.
Professor Peter Hungerford-Welch
Associate Dean for Postgraduate and Professional Programmes at The City Law School
Oversees postgraduate and professional programs at The City Law School.
Ray Berg
Managing Partner at Osborne Clarke
Manages Osborne Clarke's operations and strategic initiatives.
Roma Mcpherson
Solicitor Apprentice at Colt Technology Services
Pursues a solicitor apprenticeship at Colt Technology Services.
Rosie Buckley
Early Careers Recruitment Lead at Dentons
Leads early careers recruitment at Dentons.
Sasha Langeveldt
Project Manager at Students Organising for Sustainability UK
Manages projects at Students Organising for Sustainability UK.
Scott Slorach
Professor and Director of Learning & Teaching at York Law School
Directs learning and teaching at York Law School.
Siobhan McGinley
Head of Segment Marketing at LexisNexis
Leads segment marketing at LexisNexis.
Steven Barrett
Chair and Barrister at Big Voice London and Radcliffe Chambers
Chairs Big Voice London and practices as a barrister at Radcliffe Chambers.
Susan Cooper
Founder and CEO at Accutrainee
Founded and leads Accutrainee, a platform for trainee solicitors.
Tim West
Corporate Partner at Herbert Smith Freehills
Specializes in advising asset managers on fund formation, regulatory issues, and corporate transactions.
Event Details
- Date
- May 12, 2022
- Location
- 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom
- Kings Place
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Legal academics, learning and development professionals, graduate recruitment specialists