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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 1977 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.

Looking for a case? Take advantage of our many useful links, covering case law as well as the Construction Act, industry bodies and much more.

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LATEST NEWS

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 a special website for the Conference - www.sclinternational.org - with full details of the programme. There is an SCL member discount of £50 when booking. 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

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
"Alliance Contracting - Reshaping Australian Infrastructure", a PowerPoint presentation given by John Gallagher and Jim Freehely at the London SCL meeting on 2nd September 2008, is available for download.

KING'S COLLEGE COURSE
King's College London is running another Construction law afternoon seminar, 'Introduction to the basics', this year on September 11. Details and booking form in this flyer.

ADVOCACY COURSE
SCL will be holding its Advocacy Training Course again this Autumn. The course, which is only open to solicitors, will be run at a location in central London over five evening sessions in October and November. Details in this flyer.

LATEST NEWSLETTER
The July members newsletter is online.

NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Society will be on Thursday 11 September 2008 in London. Click here for details of this and other forthcoming meetings.

ANTI-CORRUPTION FORUM
The UK Anti-Corruption Forum will hold a one day Anti-Corruption Workshop in London on 17th October entitled “Corporate Anti-Corruption Actions”.  Details in this flyer.

FORENSIC ENGINEERING CONFERENCE
The Fourth International Conference on Forensic Engineering will take place from December 2-4. 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.

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.