Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Do you want to use your skills and knowledge to advocate for human rights? Then join us - GO Justice and LWOB (Lawyers without Borders) "Your Career in Human Rights" event! This panel discussion brings together experts from various fields within the human rights sector, providing valuable insights and advice on how to pursue a career in this impactful field.

Whether you're a student looking for guidance or a professional seeking new opportunities, this event is perfect for anyone interested in pursuing a career in human rights. Our panelists will share their personal experiences and offer practical tips on how to enter and succeed in this dynamic industry. From legal professionals to activists, our diverse panel represents different perspectives within the human rights field, giving attendees a well-rounded understanding of potential career paths. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and network with like-minded individuals at our Careers in Human Rights panel event. Register now!

The panel -

Lucy Miller:

Lucy is an experienced policy and governance professional specialising in human rights, justice, and parliamentary scrutiny. She currently serves as Senior Clerk to the Scottish Parliament’s Criminal Justice Committee, where she provides strategic and procedural support to ensure rigorous oversight of Scotland’s justice system. In this role, she advises committee members on parliamentary procedure, manages parliamentary inquiries, and oversees the collection and analysis of stakeholder evidence to inform legislation and public policy.

Before joining the Scottish Parliament, Lucy was Policy and Communications Lead at the Human Rights Consortium Scotland, where she focused on strengthening human rights protections through strategic advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and communications work. Her portfolio included efforts to advance the incorporation of international human rights treaties into Scots law. She collaborated with civil society partners, government bodies, and international organisations to drive systemic legislative change. She is currently a member of the Scottish National Action Plan on Human Rights.

Lucy’s earlier career included several years in the private sector, including across New York City and Sydney, where she developed strong foundations in leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement - skills she now applies extensively in the public sector. She is also an active writer and commentator, on both a domestic and international level, on justice, human rights, gender-based violence, and public policy, having authored articles addressing issues such as legal aid reform, short‑termism in government policymaking, and femicide in Scotland.

Lucy holds a degree from the University of Glasgow and is based in Edinburgh. She has built a strong professional network across Scotland’s justice, human rights, and parliamentary sectors and is committed to advancing transparent, evidence‑based policymaking.

Angela Maxfield:
Angela - a graduate of the Glasgow University School of Law (LL.B (Hons) Scots Law with French, LL.M in International Law and Human Rights), has had a diverse career in and out of human rights. She is currently working in Scotland to tackle human trafficking, with a focus on raising awareness and identifying gaps in the legal system that could be improved to better protect people suffering exploitation.
Prior to returning 'home' to Scotland, Angela spent most of her career in the Balkans - specialising in access to justice, rule of law, and the implementation of international human rights standards. This followed earlier experience in humanitarian aid. Alongside her human rights work, she has also held roles in health and safety (including a brief foray into rocket science) and in the tidal energy sector, working at the intersection of sustainability and development. She also happens to be a ski instructor, having grown up in Aviemore, and is a keen rock climber.

Jack Smith: 
Jack - Jack joined the University of Glasgow in 2025 as a Diploma Lecturer, having previously tutored part-time on the Diploma at the University of Strathclyde.

Jack completed his training contract at Latta & Co, one of Scotland’s leading legal aid firms, and worked there until joining the University. Jack specialised in asylum, housing and public law. He was involved in a number of collaborative projects with other firms, law centres, and third sector organisations focusing on strategic litigation in the area of asylum support, and was named Junior Solicitor of the Year at the Herald Law Awards of Scotland in 2021. Jack supervised trainees and delivered CPD and training both internally and externally during his time in practice.