CPD Event Calendar
Use our CPD event calendar to find upcoming industry events to attend to help support your CPD requirements
Legal CPD Events in February 2018
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70: rejuvenate or retire?
5th Feb 2018 18:30 | The London School of Economics and Political Science
At the beginning of the year in which the UDHR’s 70 birthday will be commemorated around the globe; Francesca Klug asks: is the Declaration no longer relevant for our modern world or has its time finally come
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100 Years of Votes for Women: an LSE Law celebratio
6th Feb 2018 18:30 | The London School of Economics and Political Science
On February 6th 1918 with the coming into force of the Representation of the People Act; women were by law first given the vote in this country. Even though this foundational right only applied to a restricted category of women initially the dam had been breached and the universal franchise would soon follow. 100 years on to the very day; LSE Law will be marking this constitutional watershed with speeches from Brenda Hale; Shami Chakrabarti; and Nicola Lacey.
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The Idea of the State
7th Feb 2018 18:30 | The London School of Economics and Political Science
Over 75 years ago the publication of the Beveridge Report heralded the founding of the post-war welfare state; and in 2018 the NHS will celebrate its 70th anniversary. Yet now the state can seem like an outdated concept. Both Right and Left champion localism; empowerment and autonomy. So what should the modern state do?
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IR Global Dealmakers conference Lisbon
8th Feb 2018 08:00 | IR Global
The 2018 IR Global Dealmakers conference in Lisbon is a sold-out event with 150 members attending; representing 50+ jurisdictions and is a fantastic opportunity for members to meet and re-connect with colleagues from all over the world. During the event; there will be the breakout sessions; providing quality time with your peers and high-quality presentations exploring unique perspectives on a variety of topics.
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Legal Aspects of Purchasing
13th Feb 2018 09:00 | Purchasing Management Services
A two day face to face training course covering key legal subjects needed by anyone involved in the purchase of goods; materials and services. It equips attendees with knowledge and skills to make more robust contracts with suppliers and reduce business risk. Subjects include the UK legal system; common law principles and principle legislation affecting the supply chain. The course is a stimulating mix of lecturing input; Q&A sessions and team exercises reviewing landmark cases that impact upon contemporary supply chain management. Presented by a qualified purchasing professional with years of experience gained at a senior level in high-profile organisations.
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Legal Aspects of Purchasing
14th Feb 2018 09:00 | Purchasing Management Services
A two day face to face training course covering key legal subjects needed by anyone involved in the purchase of goods; materials and services. It equips attendees with knowledge and skills to make more robust contracts with suppliers and reduce business risk. Subjects include the UK legal system; common law principles and principle legislation affecting the supply chain. The course is a stimulating mix of lecturing input; Q&A sessions and team exercises reviewing landmark cases that impact upon contemporary supply chain management. Presented by a qualified purchasing professional with years of experience gained at a senior level in high-profile organisations.
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Post-Beveridge International Law
14th Feb 2018 18:30 | The London School of Economics and Political Science
Was Cold War international law distinctive? A gap in the onwards march of legal regulation? A moment of international crisis?
