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Since its foundation in 1983, the Society of Construction Law has worked to promote for the public benefit education, study and research in the field of construction law and related subjects (including adr, arbitration and adjudication), both in the UK and overseas.

The Society now has 1862 members from all sectors of the construction industry. It is run by a Council of 20 elected members.

The Society holds frequent meetings and other events in London and around the country.

The Society welcomes new members, both 'full' and 'overseas e-members'. Read more about benefits, and how to apply.

We have regional coordinators in many parts of UK & Eire, and contacts with Societies in Europe and Hong Kong.

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LATEST NEWS

LATEST NEWSLETTER
The May members newsletter is online.

INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION LAW CONFERENCE
The Society of Construction Law is delighted to be hosting the 2008 International Construction Law Conference in London, from 5th to 7th October. There is now a special website for the Conference - www.sclinternational.org - with full details of the programme. You can also get an SCL member discount of £100 if you book before by June 1st. Anyone interested in discussing sponsorship packages for this prestigious event should email Frances Whitehead.

ACCL PROGRAM
SCL is delighted to have the involvement in this major international construction law conference of the American College of Construction Lawyers, which will be holding a supplementary program on the day before the conference. SCL members are invited to participate. More details

NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Society will be on Tuesday 3 June 2008 in London. Click here for details of this and other forthcoming meetings.

LONDON OLYMPICS SEMINAR
 On May 28 there will be a Seminar with Chairman of the Olympic Delivery Authority, Mr John Armitt CBE, FREng, FICE, on 'The London 2012 Olympics Meeting the Construction Challenges'. Details in this flyer.

CERTIFICATE IN CONSTRUCTION ADJUDICATION
 New eight-month (September-April) postgraduate Certificate programme for lawyers and construction professionals. See the attached PDFs for details.

ADJUDICATION SOCIETY ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The Adjudication Society's Seventh Annual Conference will be held on November 13th in London. There are discounts if you book before the end of August. Full details are in the conference flyer.

ANNUAL BREWERY LUNCH
The SCL Brewery Lunch this year attracted 650 people. Our distinguished guests were Mr Justice Rupert Jackson, HHJudge Frances Kirkham, HH Judge Anthony Thornton QC and Caroline Cummins, Chairwoman of TECSA. Sandi Toksvig delivered a witty, well balanced and well timed speech. For more details and photos of the event, click here.

SCL HONG KONG PRIZE
The Society of Construction Law Hong Kong has recently introduced a paper writing competition for professionals with an interest in construction law. Entries are invited on a worldwide basis as long as the entry is relevant to the Hong Kong construction industry.  The closing date for this year's entries is 30th June 2008. Details in this flyer.

MAURITIUS CONFERENCE: CALL FOR PAPERS
The 6th International Conference on Construction Law and Dispute Resolution in Mauritius (where a new SCL was launched in November) will take place on 19-20 November 2008. A call for papers has been made.