The well-known judge is due to retire from the court in January after more than two years at the helm.
In her new
role at UCL, she will take part in teaching, research and public engagement,
particularly in her areas of interest such as women’s rights, access to justice
and the rule of law. She has, since 2010, been on the advisory board of UCL
Laws’ Judicial Institute―the first and only centre of excellence devoted
to research, teaching and policy development to promote understanding of the
judiciary and a fair and effective judicial system.
She has a
background in academia, teaching law at the University of Manchester from 1966
to 1984 as well as practising at the Family Bar.
‘I am
delighted to be rejoining the academic world as an honorary Professor at UCL,’
Lady Hale said. ‘UCL Laws is a ground-breaker in its work on the judiciary and
the judicial system and I hope to be able to make a real contribution to
that―and one which will have a real impact upon the everyday lives of real
people.’
Professor Piet
Eeckhout, Dean of UCL Laws, said Lady Hale’s acceptance of the honorary
professorship was ‘very exciting news for the university. She has been an
exemplary President of the Supreme Court: articulate, determined, fair, and
collegiate. Our students and staff will benefit from all of this experience and
are extremely excited to have such an inspirational role model in our midst.’
