Nominees

We will be announcing the Student Law Society nominees in February 2026.

Best social event - sponsored by Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Cardiff University Law Society

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.

University of Leeds Law Society

University of Leicester Pro Bono Society

Best at student engagement - sponsored by Lexology

Cambridge University Law Society

Edward Bramley Law Society

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.

York University Law Society

Best careers event - sponsored by

Cardiff University Bar Society

City St George’s Women in Law Society

Dundee University Law Society

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.

Best society for aspiring barristers - sponsored by

Durham University Bar Society

King’s College London Bar & Mooting Society

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.

University of Exeter Women and Law Society

University of Lincoln Law Society

Best society for mooting - sponsored by AllHires

Cardiff University Bar Society

Edward Bramley Law Society

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.

Best society for non-law students - sponsored by BARBRI

Manchester University Pro Bono Society

University of Leeds Law Society

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.

Best society for first-year students - sponsored by

Cambridge University Law Society

Manchester University Law Society

University of Exeter Law Society

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.

Warwick Law Society

Best society for pro bono - sponsored by

Cambridge University Law Society

Manchester University Pro Bono Society

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.

University of Nottingham Pro Bono Society

Best law society overall - sponsored by

Cardiff University Bar Society

Edward Bramley Law Society

UCL Law Society

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.

Best law society president - sponsored by upReach

Davina Nalwadda – University of Birmingham Women in Law Society

Dinethra Wijerathne – Cardiff University Law Society

Yusra Metlo – Manchester University Law Society

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.”

Most committed to increasing diversity - sponsored by Shoosmiths

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.

UCL Law Society

University of Bristol Law Club

Best society for commercial awareness - sponsored by Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson (London) LLP

Durham International Law Society

Durham University Law Society

Queen Mary Law Society

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.

Warwick Law Society

Best society for welfare - sponsored by Ward Hadaway

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.

UCL Law Society

York University Law Society

Best society for international students - sponsored by

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.

Manchester University Law Society

University of Leicester Pro Bono Society

University of Nottingham Law Society

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