Countercurrent: conversations with Professor Roger Kneebone Janis Wong in conversation with Roger Kneebone
Jun 4, 2025
Janis Wong, a Data and Technology Law Policy Advisor with a PhD in computer science, dives deep into the evolving dynamics between law and technology. She discusses the transformative role of the Law Society in supporting solicitors post-2007 Legal Services Act and emphasizes the importance of legal education in a global context. Wong also addresses the challenges of navigating digital evidence in the legal framework and the need for collaboration between legal experts and tech professionals, particularly as AI advances rapidly in society.
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Common Law's Unique Evolution
- English law is a common law system relying heavily on case law and accumulated judicial decisions.
- Law evolves through judgments and cases, differing from countries with a written constitution like the US.
Medical Training Foundations
- Roger Kneebone reflects on medical training: learning anatomy and physiology felt boring but crucial.
- This foundational knowledge enabled him to understand patient issues without constant reference to textbooks.
Legal Training Builds Reasoning
- Legal qualification involves building broad legal reasoning skills across various law areas.
- Training ensures solicitors understand the functions and interconnections of different legal domains.