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Student Law Society Awards 2020
sponsored by BARBRI International

Overall Sponsor - BARBRI

BARBRI

BARBRI is the largest bar review and legal education company in the world with an alumni network of 1.3 million. We have a 50-year history of improving learning techniques through innovation and helping students learn the law and legal concepts.

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Best society for commercial awareness - sponsored by Lexology

Lexology

Lexology (www.lexology.com), is a content hub and tailored legal newsfeed service emailed to more than 450,000 lawyers worldwide on a daily basis. By working in collaboration with over 900 law firms globally, Lexology aggregates comprehensive, up-to-date, quality content that is of real value to lawyers, and those interested in law, all over the world.

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Best at student engagement - sponsored by Kirkland & Ellis International LLP

Kirkland & Ellis International LLP

Kirkland & Ellis International LLP is a 2,200-attorney law firm representing global clients in offices around the world; in Beijing, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Munich, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Shanghai, Washington DC.

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Best social event - sponsored by Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

Eversheds Sutherland represents the combination of two firms with a shared culture and commitment to client service excellence. We are each known for our commercial awareness and industry knowledge and for providing innovative and tailored solutions for every client.

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Best careers event - sponsored by Reed Smith

Reed Smith

The key to our success is our ability to build lasting relationships: with clients and with each other. United through a culture defined by commitment to professional development, teamwork, diversity, pro bono and community support, we have grown to become one of the largest law firms in the world.

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Best society for aspiring barristers - sponsored by Inns of Court College of Advocacy (ICCA)

Inns of Court College of Advocacy (ICCA)

The Inns of Court College of Advocacy (ICCA) was established in May 2016 and is the educational arm of the Council of the Inns of Court. The Bar Standards Board has authorised the ICCA to deliver its new two-part Bar course, designed to equip you with the vital practitioner skills required for pupillage.

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Best mooting activities - sponsored by Crown Prosecution Service

Crown Prosecution Service

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) delivers justice – working with our partners at the heart of the criminal justice system to protect the public and create a safe society. As a legal trainee you will play a key role in this while getting the support and opportunities you need to develop your career.

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Best society for non-law students - sponsored by Osborne Clarke LLP

Osborne Clarke LLP

Osborne Clarke is an award-winning multinational law firm. Over the past two years, we’ve grown rapidly, with 25 offices around the world and we’re proud to say that our influence and impact can now be applied almost anywhere.The core sectors we work in all thrive on innovation; digital business, energy, financial services...

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Best society for first-year students - sponsored by Burges Salmon LLP

Burges Salmon LLP

Burges Salmon is the independent UK law firm which delivers the best mix of advice, service and value. We pride ourselves on delivering an excellent standard of legal and business advice to our clients. Many of our practice areas and sectors win awards and recognition as best in class.

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Best pro bono activities - sponsored by DLA Piper UK LLP

DLA Piper UK LLP

DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, positioning us to help clients with their legal needs around the world.

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Best social media - sponsored by Shoosmiths

Shoosmiths

Shoosmiths is a modern national commercial law firm with a real spirit of enterprise. We're also one of the UK's fastest-growing national law firms with offices across the north, midlands and south of England, we recently opened a new office in Leeds.

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Best law society overall - sponsored by DWF LLP

DWF LLP

We are a global legal business, transforming legal services through our people for our clients. Led by managing partner and CEO Andrew Leaitherland, we have over 26 key locations and 2,800 people delivering services and solutions that go beyond expectations.

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Best law society president - sponsored by Norton Rose Fulbright LLP

Norton Rose Fulbright LLP

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal firm. We provide the world’s pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4,000 lawyers and legal staff in over 50 cities across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East.

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Most committed to increasing diversity - sponsored by Baker McKenzie (in conjuction with Aspiring Solicitors)

Baker McKenzie

With 77 offices in 47 countries, and a presence in all leading financial centres, Baker McKenzie is the world’s leading global law firm. Our strategy is to provide the best combination of local legal and commercial knowledge, international expertise and resources. Our trainee solicitors are a vital part of that strategy, exposed to the international scope of the firm from the moment they start.

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