SUB-COMMITTEES

SUB-COMMITTEES

International Committee Update

In January, Philip Henson and Sara Chandler attended the Opening of the Judicial Year in January. Sara gave a speech on Judicial Guidance for Judges in England and Wales. In March Philip and Sara also attended the Barcelona Bar climate change conference, and an International Legal Brunch focused on the topic of artificial intelligence. [To read more about this event, please read our separate article at page 17].

The next General Congress of the European Bars Federation (FBE) will be held in Malaga from 6-8 June, and registration is now open. Members can sign up using this link. The Congress will be focused on the future of the legal industry, with topics such as artificial intelligence and gender equity in the profession up for discussion. We are delighted that it has been agreed that we will sign a twinning agreement with Frankfurt Bar at the event.

From 12-14 September, the FBE’s International Young Lawyers’ and Law Students’ Human Rights Oratory Competition will be held in Strasbourg. Junior Lawyers up to 10 years PQE are eligible to enter, and WHLS can enter 2 candidates into the competition.

In March, the International Committee hosted a social event at the historic Devereaux pub. The pub first opened in 1677 is said to have been a favourite haunt of Sir Isaac Newton amongst others! The event was a success and attendees had a great evening socialising together.

If you are interested in the international work of WHLS, please contact the Secretary: Arisa.Terada@farrer.co.uk.

International Committee, WHLS 

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