Legal Training and Technology Workshop
Date: 15 October 2025
Time: 14.00 - 18.00 (Registration from 13.30)
Venue: BIICL, 17 Russell Square, London, WC1B 5JP and Online
Event Details
This event will explore the evolving landscape of legal education, focusing on ongoing competence for lawyers. Featuring a keynote address by Professor Diana Laurillard and expert roundtable discussions, the workshop will address key issues such as the role of technology in legal training, the balance between skills training and legal knowledge, and the impact of regulatory changes. This is an opportunity to engage with thought leaders and explore best practices in continuing professional development.
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Programme
13.30 - 14.00 | Registration & Welcome Coffee
14.00 - 14.30 | Opening Keynote Conversation with Professor Diana Laurillard followed by Q&A
Prof. Diana Laurillard, UCL Knowledge Lab in conversation with Prof. Yarik Kryvoi, BIICL
14.30 - 15.45 | Roundtable 1: Training of Lawyers and Technology
- Clare Semple, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
- Abdul Sattar, Withers
- Barry Fletcher, DLA Piper
- Carys Clipper, White & Case
15:45 - 16:15 | Networking Break
16:15 - 17:30 | Roundtable 2: The Use of AI in Training Lawyers
- Olivia Dhein, Baker McKenzie
- Benjamin Barrat, Clifford Chance
- Mona Wright, White & Case
- Vanessa Naish, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
17:30 - 17:55 | Interactive discussion of future activities
17:55 - 18:00 | Closing Remarks
Pricing and Registration
The event is free for members of the Investment Treaty Forum (ITF). Free of charge bookings can be made by emailing the Events Team.
If you work for a government or an intergovernmental organisation that is not currently a consultative member of the ITF, please contact Prof. Yarik Kryvoi to apply for free consultative membership.
For other attendees, the following charges apply:
BIICL Member: £42
Non-member: £70
