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The City University Law Society is run by students for students. The society proudly stands as the largest society by membership in City University and is committed to furthering a broad agenda that is unseen in many societies on campus.

Although the main body of its members is made up of lawyers, you do not have to be a law student to join the Society.

The Society organises academic and social events throughout the year to enhance the experience of studying law and other subjects! We are committed to run events relating to student skill development and employability.

In addition, the Society organises mooting and debating, as well as giving guidance on pro bono work. We also have a termly e-newsletter which keeps everyone informed on how events are being received.

The Law Society can help you build your CV, meet and socialise with fellow students interested in the law, and above all make the experience of developing your intellectual capacities all the more enjoyable.

Currently sponsored by DLA Piper, Macfarlanes, Allen & Overy and just recently Ernst & Young!

How do members rate our events?

Here are some recent testimonials from Law Society members on events they have attended:

How to make a great Vacation Scheme / TC Application – Jessica Booker

“Having attended various workshops on completing training contract applications, I had expected it to be an evening where we would be bombarded with general information, much of which I would forget after having left the event. However, this event was eye opening to the sort of things that students, like myself, entirely miss in their submissions. Jessica Booker started off the workshop asking the audience if they had any particular questions in order to ensure her presentation would address all the concerns that students had in completing application forms. She then proceeded to describe the sort of mistakes that students typically made that would cost them a vacation scheme, giving extremely detailed examples of things we should avoid doing as applicants. She even went into a discussion of how exactly we could show case one of the most important skills that law firms look for-commercial awareness. She was extremely friendly, and open to answering any questions. I even approached her after the session asking her some questions related to my own CV. Using her tips and advice, I successfully managed to obtain a position with one of the leading law firms in the UK.”

Kahroba Kajouri - GE LLB2

How to Succeed at Interview Stage and Assessment Centre – Tanim Zaman

I found the session in regards to approaching applications and assessment days the most useful, as it provided me with a clear structure on how to answer application questions. It also assisted my knowledge on what firms look for and how they assess you, so now I can tailor my answers to a clearer criteria.

Ayesha Sayeed – LLB2

Commercial Awareness Session – Clifford Chance

“As a first year law student, I have had my fair share of insight evenings, presentations and open days at various firms, with the phrase ‘Commercial Awareness’ floating around in conversations. Prior attending Clifford Chance ‘Insights into Commercial awareness’ led by Bethany Foote, I had a flimsy definition of the phrase and thought all that was required of me was to read The Guardian and keep up with the news. This session made me realise it was more complex than that.

Bethany organised a well-structured detailed session of what Commercial awareness really means and most importantly, what it means to her firm. The session was enlightening and unlike any insight evening I have attended because of how in-depth it was. This insight was an eye-opener and will prove useful when applying to the firm’s vacation scheme next year. The evening provided me with vital information I can use to my advantage and talk about during interviews with CC.”

Christianah Babajide – LLB1

What are you waiting for? Get involved!

Email: lawsociety@city.ac.uk