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Winner Profiles

Best society for pro bono

University of Nottingham Pro Bono Society

The volunteers’ tangible impact across various sectors, including education, community and the penal system, is amazing. Read winner profile

Best society for welfare

Cardiff University Law Society

We have access to regular welfare events, inclusive sober socials and weekly study sessions, which provide members with a safe space to decompress and creates a genuinely supportive community. Read winner profile

Best society for welfare

Durham University Women in Law Society

The society runs welfare drop-in sessions with a dedicated welfare officer every single week, which has fostered a really lovely community. Read winner profile

Best law society president

Yusra Metlo – Manchester University Law Society

This president’s leadership has revitalised the society. I’ve never seen someone care so deeply or work so tirelessly for a student society.” Read winner profile

Best at student engagement

Cambridge University Law Society

The language deployed in communications is inclusive and representative. The emails are always detailed and provide useful contacts, so if there’s ever a problem, I’m left with no doubt about who to contact. Read winner profile

Best social event

University of Sheffield BAME Law Society

A truly exceptional event that perfectly blended dining, entertainment and social engagement. It was a celebration of culture, diversity and community. Read winner profile

Best law society overall

Edward Bramley Law Society

We commend this committee on their success in creating such a well-rounded, proactive society. Read winner profile

Best social event

Royal Holloway Law Society

This event struck the perfect balance between being entertaining and surprisingly educational. I loved getting to think analytically, work through information and even put some debating skills to use. Read winner profile

Most committed to increasing diversity

York Law Society

The society has hosted several events with influential speakers from organisations such as upReach, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion. Read winner profile

Best society for first-year students

University of Leeds Law Society

This society quickly became one of the main things that helped me to settle into university as a first year. The first-year events made joining feel far less overwhelming, and the committee was always approachable and supportive. Read winner profile

Best society for mooting

University of Nottingham Mooting Society

I’ve improved my public speaking and attention to details skills immeasurably since joining the society. Read winner profile

Best society for commercial awareness

UCL Law Society

The society hosts events with leading City law firms nearly every other day, offering exposure to diverse practice areas and industries. Read winner profile

Best society for aspiring barristers

University of Exeter Law Society

As someone aiming for the Bar, I’ve felt so supported by this society. It often feels like aspiring barristers get overlooked, but this society truly fills that gap with consistent, high‑quality opportunities. Read winner profile

Best society for pro bono

University of Leicester Pro Bono Society

This society delivers an exceptionally wide‑ranging pro bono programme, offering members meaningful ways to support the community while developing practical legal skills. Read winner profile

Best society for mooting

University of Nottingham Mooting Society

When I first joined, I’d never mooted before and found the whole idea intimidating, but the society made it completely accessible. Read winner profile

Best at student engagement

UCL Law Society

Its comprehensive WhatsApp groups, strengthened social media presence and accessible newsletter – read over 8,000 times – ensure students are informed and supported academically and professionally. Read winner profile

Best law society overall

Warwick Law Society

From its noteworthy pro bono and mooting work, unwavering support for first year and non-law students, to the conscious effort it makes to boost members’ commercial awareness, this society showcases excellence across the board. Read winner profile

Most committed to increasing diversity

Manchester University Law Society

The society hosts several events to celebrate different identities, which makes members feel seen, supported and empowered to pursue careers in law. Read winner profile

Best society for non-law students

Warwick Law Society

As a non‑law student, I’ve always felt genuinely supported here. The panels featuring professionals from all kinds of academic backgrounds have made the career journey into law feel much less intimidating, and I left every event with clearer guidance and real encouragement. Read winner profile

Best society for commercial awareness

University of Nottingham Law Society

The society’s workshops, firm talks and networking events, including sessions with major law firms, made commercial awareness feel much more accessible. Read winner profile

Best society for non-law students

King’s College London Law Society

The non-law panel truly opened my eyes to how I could really pursue a career in law and the non-law reps have been really helpful throughout my journey. Read winner profile

Best careers event

Westminster Law Society

This event had a great balance of professional growth and personal connection. It went beyond traditional career workshops, emphasising wellbeing and career development. Read winner profile

Best society for aspiring barristers

King’s College London Bar & Mooting Society

The society makes every effort to ensure that the Bar is accessible to everyone. Read winner profile

Best society for international students

Durham University Law Society

As an international student, this society truly felt like a home away from home. So many of the society’s members came from diverse backgrounds, which made it easy to find people who understood the challenges I was facing. Read winner profile

Best law society president

Nathan Rogers – University of Lincoln Law Society

This president deserves so much praise for the way they’ve prepared the society’s members for life beyond university. Read winner profile

Best careers event

Edward Bramley Law Society

The careers dinner event was genuinely one of the most valuable experiences I’ve had. I was able to speak in depth with trainee solicitors and a range of law firms and chambers that matched my interests, which really boosted my confidence about my career plan. Read winner profile

Best society for first-year students

University of Bristol Law Club

The society’s First-year Guide and Commercial Awareness Programme helped me to kickstart my career and develop the essential skills I needed early on in my legal journey. Read winner profile

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The aim of the awards is simple: to highlight and celebrate the great work that societies at campuses up and down the country do, and the fantastic events and opportunities they create for their members.