Law in Context: Rapid Response Event & Podcast Series
Introducing the podcast delving in to the legal side of the latest news, co-hosted by Dr. Anna Ventouratou and Dr. Sotirios Lekkas with the School of Law, 小欧视频 of Sheffield.

奥丑补迟鈥檚 Law Got to Do With It? Quite a bit, as it turns out! Law in Context is a rapid-response event and podcast series that dives into the legal side of the latest news. Co-hosted by Dr. Anna Ventouratou and Dr. Sotirios Lekkas, this series unpacks the legal issues behind the headlines and explores the bigger picture of how the law operates in today鈥檚 world.
Each episode is recorded live and released as a podcast, making it easy for anyone interested in the law鈥攆rom students and news junkies to community members who just want to know more鈥攖o tune in. Can鈥檛 make it to the live event? No worries! You can listen later, on your own time, on your favourite podcast platform. So, whether you鈥檙e curious about how the law regulates (or sometimes 诲辞别蝉苍鈥檛 regulate!) the stories you see in the news, this series is for you.
Why Listen?
Legal issues often sit right at the heart of current events, but they鈥檙e rarely easy to understand without a law degree. That鈥檚 where we come in! Law in Context aims to 鈥榙emocratise鈥� access to legal knowledge鈥攈elping listeners cut through the jargon and empowering them to join the public conversation. In a world where myths and misinformation about the law spread quickly, our podcast is here to set the record straight with insights from credible experts.
Interdisciplinary Conversations
We believe in bringing diverse perspectives to the table, so in every episode, a guest from another department joins the lawyers to share fresh insights. From political science to sociology and beyond, these experts help us dig deeper, adding context that goes beyond the law to give you a well-rounded view of each topic.
Who鈥檚 Invited?
Everyone! Law in Context is for anyone who wants to learn more about current affairs and the role of law in society鈥攍aw students, political enthusiasts, news followers, and community members who want to engage with experts and explore the research happening at the 小欧视频 of Sheffield. Best of all, it鈥檚 free to attend! All you need to do is register and join us.
How It Works
Our sessions blend expert insights with lively discussion. Each event starts with a 45-50 minute panel discussion (recorded live as a podcast) with our hosts and guests, expertly captured by our sound wizard, . Afterward, it鈥檚 time for your questions! We open up the floor for an audience Q&A (not recorded), where you can dive deeper and get into real conversations with our experts. Or, catch the podcast on your own time, whenever and wherever suits you.
Where to listen?
Catch all our episodes on the , accessible for free! You can also find Law in Context on your favourite podcast platforms, including Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or any app of your choice via our RSS link鈥攁ll conveniently available .
Events
Our upcoming and past Law in Context: Rapid Response Events.