“From its excellent engagement with members, noteworthy careers events, unwavering support for aspiring barristers and mooting activities, to the conscious effort it makes to consider each members’ inclusion and safety during socials, this society remains a pillar of versatility across the board. We were thoroughly impressed by this society’s detailed application and commend the committee on their success in creating such a well-rounded, proactive society.”

“The president has consistently demonstrated commitment to the law society and its members by providing social, academic and legal opportunities for everyone. As a tutor, they truly care about each member. They’re the most kind-hearted person that I’ve met; and they’re always putting other people’s needs first, while making sure everyone feels included. This president deserves so much praise for the way they’ve prepared the society’s members for life beyond university.”

“The society has shown a strong commitment to increasing diversity this year through key initiatives. This has involved establishing a diversity sub-committee with each member focusing on a specific area of diversity, including LGBTQIA+, disability, race and ethnicity, gender identity, and socioeconomic status. The society has also hosted several events with influential speakers from organisations such as upReach, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion.”

“The society runs welfare drop-in sessions with a dedicated welfare officer every single week, which has fostered a really lovely community. There are also other welfare events, such as craft sessions and film nights, which are great for stress relief and show that the society really cares about its members.”

“The society has a wide range of comprehensive pro bono opportunities available. I particularly enjoy the legal advice clinic, which provides candidates with firsthand insights into pro bono cases and enables us to develop essential skills. The volunteers’ tangible impact across various sectors, including education, community and the penal system, is amazing.”

“The society has mooting opportunities throughout the year for all year groups. The committee members make me feel really comfortable and I always feel encouraged to attend competitive events. I’ve improved my public speaking and attention to details skills immeasurably since joining the society.”

“The society is exceptional at serving aspiring barristers. The combination of panels, networking events with barristers and a stellar range of moots – from intellectual property to space law and public international law – is wonderful. The society makes every effort to ensure that the Bar is accessible to everyone.”

“The society has been exceptional in developing members’ commercial awareness through a range of impactful initiatives. The newsletter stands out as a consistent and reliable resource, keeping members updated on key legal and commercial developments. In addition, the society hosts events with leading City law firms nearly every other day, offering exposure to diverse practice areas and industries.”

“The society caters to first-year students exceptionally well by ensuring that every initiative includes space specifically for them. 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. These initiatives not only build confidence, but also provide a strong foundation for success in law school and beyond.”

“As a non-law student, I’ve never felt excluded. There’s always an outstanding effort to help people with the basics and encourage people to get into law. 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.”