Northumbria picked to screen lecture by leading legal figure

Northumbria Law School was recently selected as one of only a handful of venues to host a live screening of this year’s Garner Lecture – one of the UK’s most influential environmental law events.

The lecture was delivered by Rt Hon Lord Carnwath of Notting Hill C.V.O, a Justice of the UK Supreme Court.

Northumbria’s selection strengthens its reputation as a university where students have access to leading experts.

Organised by the UK Environmental Law Association (UKELA) and held in association with the Planning and Environment Bar, the lecture was screened on campus and was well attended by students, staff and members of the public.

Kevin Kerrigan, Executive Dean of Business and Law at Northumbria University, said: which includes a two-year paid placement as part of a careerenhancing work-based learning approach. Hannah Casey-Burnett, Lewis Calvey, Will Forster and Lewis Blakey have now all taken up high profile management roles at the top North East business.

Hannah Casey-Burnett said:

“Completing the degree has been hard work and you do need a lot of drive and ambition, but it has also been an amazing opportunity and I have loved every minute. Working at Greggs has given me an incredibly valuable experience in the work place.”

During her placement, the 22-year-