Submissions are now closed for the 2026 Student Law Society Awards. We'll be announcing the winners at our awards ceremony on Thursday 12 March 2026.
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Winner Profiles
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 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 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 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
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 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 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
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
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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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
LawCareers.Net Student Law Society Awards 2027
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LawCareers.Net Student Law Society Awards
LawCareers.Net Student Law Society Awards
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.
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