“What struck me first was the inclusivity. The society actively fosters an environment where everyone’s voice isn’t just heard but valued. It’s not just about ticking boxes; it’s also about genuinely embracing differences and leveraging them as strengths. From cultural festivals that highlight different traditions to panel discussions on diversity in the legal profession, each event has been a testament to the society’s commitment to embracing and promoting diversity. They’ve established support networks for underrepresented groups, offering mentorship programmes and creating safe spaces for open dialogue.”

“The society has an extremely good and well-thought-out welfare provision. I often attend the welfare coffee mornings, which give you a chance to debrief with the welfare officer and talk about any concerns you may have. I often find this is a good time to vent and I never feel like a burden. I’d also say that it feels like all of the committee members want to chat with you and support you wherever they can.”

“The society has a huge range of projects serving both the local communities in which we’re situated and the wider city area. They cover all aspects of pro bono work, from primary school education to prison visits and legal advice clinics.”

“The moots run by the society are outstanding. The society has provided an extensive and growing range of internal and external moots. Even more impressively, the society regularly arranged coaching sessions with barristers and more advanced mooters to make the entry into mooting easier.”

“It was hard to find fault in this society. Every aspect of its work has been meticulously planned with thought and care. You can tell how much the society values its members and strives for excellence. We were blown away by this society’s effort and initiative throughout its application and commend the committee on their success in creating such a well-rounded society.”

“The Bar division has been nothing short of spectacular. They’ve put on more Bar-related competitions and events than any past iteration of the society. They’ve produced a guide to the Bar, increased sponsorship, and held a plethora of useful events and competitions.”

“The society’s efforts have provided unparalleled opportunities for members to enhance their commercial awareness and knowledge of the legal industry. Efforts include its mentoring scheme, flagship commercial awareness programme and the introduction of a commercial awareness competition. The committee helps to make super intimidating topics seem less intense and give you a way into understanding everything.”

“There are a lot of introductory events to help first-year students make sense of university life and law in general. Moreover, the society is incredibly active during the university’s freshers’ fair and welcome week. The mentorship programme, in particular, really goes out of its way to support first years.”

“The society offers so much for non-law students, from careers advice, webinars and application workshops to working with firms and conversion course suppliers to equip non-law students with as much useful information as they can. I couldn’t be more grateful.”

“The social stood out as the best social event due to its inclusivity. Many university events focus on activities involving drinking, making it challenging for non-drinkers to participate. This event, however, welcomed everyone, fostering a fun, low pressure and more inclusive atmosphere.”