The chair of the high profile phone-hacking scandal inquiry was the special guest at the University of Suffolk's second annual law lecture.

The event, hosted by the University of Suffolk's Legal Advice Centre in partnership with the Suffolk and North Essex Law Society, took place on November 7.

Sir Brian Leveson, who has been in the legal field for more than 50 years, shared insights from his illustrious career. 

He began his career as a barrister and was involved in the conviction of Rosemary West in 1995, who along with her husband Fred West, was found guilty of murdering 10 young women.

High-profile judge gives lecture at University of Suffolk Sir Brian Leveson gave a lecture at the University of Suffolk (Image: University of Suffolk/Lorraine Fitch) He also chaired the 2011 public inquiry into the phone hacking scandal, which examined the culture, practice, and ethics of the press.

The inquiry's findings were published in 2012.

Before his lecture, Sir Brian had a meet-and-greet session with first and second-year law students, offering them valuable advice as they start their careers.

Sir Brian Leveson gives lecture at University of Suffolk  Sir Brian Leveson, addressed students and guests at the University of Suffolk. (Image: University of Suffolk/Lorraine Fitch) Sir Brian said: “It is critical that you understand the challenges facing the people you are representing.

"Success can only be achieved if you put in the work and know more about the case than anyone else involved in it.

“It has been a pleasure to come to the University of Suffolk and meet with students who are already contributing and supporting the community through their work with the University’s Legal Advice Centre.”

Chair of phone-hacking inquiry gives lecture at Suffolk university Sir Brian Leveson was the guest speaker at the University of Suffolk's law lecture. (Image: University of Suffolk/Lorraine Fitch) The event was considered a unique learning opportunity for the students.

Eleanor Scarlett, director of the University of Suffolk Legal Advice Centre and senior lecturer in law, said: “We were delighted to welcome Sir Brian Leveson to the University of Suffolk to share his experiences of the legal system over the last five decades.

"For our law students, this event provided a unique opportunity to learn more about some of the UK’s most high profile and significant cases.”