The Selden Society and Four Inns of Court Annual Legal History Lecture

“A Scotsman caught young” The influences which shaped Lord Mansfield / The Rt Hon. Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury

Lord Mansfield (1705-93) is one of the giants of English legal history. He was instrumental in the development of English law, and in particular commercial law, and his decisions over the course of his 32 years as Lord Chief Justice included definitions of fundamental legal principles. His decisions are still regularly cited in cases in England and Wales and in the United States.

In this lecture, the Rt Hon. Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury, President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom from 2012 to 2017 and Treasurer of Lincoln’s Inn in 2017, will consider how Mansfield’s jurisprudence was influenced by his politically dangerous family background, his deep learning and wide-ranging interests, and his political career.

The lecture will be followed by a drinks reception.

Open to members of the Inns of Court, the Selden Society and the public.

Event details

Where: Ashworth Centre, Lincoln’s Inn (also being livestreamed)

When: Tuesday 22 October 2024 (Registration 17.45 / Lecture 18.00 / Reception 19.00-20.00)

Cost: £5 (includes drinks reception)

Tickets available until Monday 14 October.

Admission will be for those who have booked via Ticket Tailor only. Please note, bookings will not be taken over the phone or via email for this event. The deadline to book will be Monday 14 October 2024.

Kindly note that it will not be possible to refund any places cancelled after Monday 14 October 2024.

If you have any questions about the event please contact Dunstan Speight via librarian@lincolnsinn.org.uk