Events and Lectures
Our students, alumni and members participate in a wide range of external lectures and events that provide different and diverse perspectives on the major energy issues.
Alumni Events
Energy and Climate Change Law organises different events using Alumni of the Institute, which acts as a platform for existing students and Alumni to engage in a discussion on topics that affects theoretical as well as practical outlook of the energy sector.
Find out regarding our next Alumni Event.
Energy Fundamentals course
Each year we offer an Energy Fundamentals course. This course is offered to both Postgraduates and PhD students as well as lawyers from members of the Institute and their associates. It features lectures from leading academics and practitioners in energy law to provide a comprehensive overview of the key market drivers. It is popular with students as it is a useful preparation for many of the energy modules.
Clifford Chance Annual Lecture
The Annual Lecture is one of the key dates in the Energy Law calendar for energy law academics, practitioners and policy-makers in the UK and internationally.
Sponsored by Clifford Chance LLP, this event attracts reputable guests and speakers, for which we encourage all our students past and present to attend.
Find out more about the 2025 Annual Lecture on the topic 'Climate Change - A clear and present danger'.
Energy Law Forum
The Energy Forum has become an established event within the Institute providing a trusted environment to hold academically led discussion on current legal issues.
Find out more about the Energy Law Forum.
Thursday Lecture Series
The Energy Lecture Series is a one hour seminar given by leading professionals in the Energy sector. It is open to students, practitioners and members.
Find out more about our Thursday Lecture Series.
Freshfields Case Study
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer generously agreed to organise a case study covering the transactional and dispute resolution side of an energy project.
Find out more about the Freshfields Case Study.
BP Roundtable
The BP Roundtable was launched in the academic year 2015-2016. It is supported by Eleonora Andrews-Smith, Exploration & Access, BP Exploration Operating Company Limited.
Find out more about the BP Roundtable
End of Year Renewable Energy Lecture
An end of year guest lecture is held for the students studying the Renewable Energy Law module.
Student Experience
The student community is a strong, supportive and active network. Students work with our team and members to organise a variety of events and lectures that help to increase understanding of the sector and its physical environment. Events include: field trips to power stations, biomass plants, windfarms and refineries.
The Institute alumni also participate in these events and the end of term Norton Rose Fulbright Social is a fun way to end the academic year.