'Since the foundation of the LSE just over a century ago, the study of law has been an integral part of the School's mission. The Law Department is one of the largest in the School. Its special place in a school of social sciences has given legal studies in the Department a distinctive, interdisciplinary character. The Law Department has played a major role in policy debates and policy-making and in the education of lawyers and law teachers from around the world. It enjoys a uniquely cosmopolitan student body, and has deeply influenced legal education in most common law countries.’

Various lectures, seminars, etc open to the public, including organized by the various specialist Centres of Excellence within the School. Usually the annotation is something like: 'All are welcome to attend these lectures, including members of the public. Attendance is free of charge.'

‘The Faculty hosts a number of events, major public lectures and conferences over the course of the academic year which alumni and members of the public are welcome to attend.’

Current Legal Problems Lectures 'They are public lectures and are free of charge.'

Wide range of events, many not within scope but including a number of Lectures with such annotations as: 'Admission Free - All Welcome'. However, advisable to register interest in attending: 'The Institute of Advanced Legal Studies was founded in 1947. It was conceived and is funded as a national academic institution, attached to the University of London, serving all universities through its national legal research library. Its function is to promote, facilitate and disseminate the results of advanced study and research in the discipline of law, for the benefit of persons and institutions in the UK and abroad.’

Roger Hood Annual Public Lecture - plus other events which members of the public might attend.

Organize a wide range of events, which are often annotated 'Free and open to everyone', but advisable to check first.

Wide range of lectures: enquire about attendance.

Have arranged a number of named and other public lectures.

Various public lectures, including the annual James Wood Lecture. Enquire about attendance.

'Our prestigious public lecture series covers a range of themes including legal, historical and political ... The series is delivered by a range of high-calibre speakers, including members of the judiciary, parliament, public figures, academics, historians and journalists.'

List wide range of 'events open to the public'. A number of these take place - and latest details are found - under the auspices of one of the School's Research Centres - one or two of which are given separate entries in this Directory ... The Law School established in 1872 is one of the oldest and most prestigious in the country. The School is a centre of excellence for the study of law, criminology and bioethics.'

Have offered Calendar of Public School Events including 'seminars, conferences, book launches and events organised by the Institute of Governance, Institute of Criminology and the Human Rights Centre'.

'The School of Law hosts a research seminar series, where invited speakers present works-in-progress ... Our series is open to both members of the University and the wider community.' Enquire about attendance.