Student law societies

Our student law societies welcome you to join them for social occasions, competitions, career development and more.

Leicester University Law Society

The largest society is the Leicester University Law Society, who will play a key role throughout our students journey at Leicester. They form part of the Undergraduate Student Staff committee that helps to shape our courses. Their activities include:

• An orientation day on arrival to publicise activities
• Social events to meet other students, guides around the city, nights out, sports days, annual Law Ball, and trips to various sports teams
• Mooting arranged with the Law School - external mooting against other universities, senior and junior mooting, as well as speed mooting 
• Competitions including debating, negotiating, client interviewing as well as mediation. All competitions compete at regionals as well as nationals
• Careers events - including the annual Law Fair with representatives from over 50 companies. You will also meet representatives from law firms (including Magic Circle firms) at cocktail evenings and coffee sessions aimed at those wanting to be solicitors. Barrister evenings and speed networking are also big opportunities for students wishing to pursue the bar
• Trips to discover more about becoming a professional lawyer, to venues such as the four Inns of Court in London, as well as open days at BPP Law School and The University of Law to learn about the BPTC and LPC exams. The annual trip to Strasbourg in France provides members the opportunity to witness cases at the European Court of Human Rights, as well as seeing the inner workings of the European Parliament
• Opportunities to participate in pro bono work projects that aim to promote greater access to legal aid. Students are able to advise on various areas of law and to take on cases where appeal processes have been exhausted
• Events featuring guest speakers from members of the legal community, discussing their careers as QCs, solicitors or barristers, and from academics who present their research interests

Canadian Law Society

The Canadian Law Society at the University of Leicester (CLS) is the representative body for Canadian law students, providing a wide range of social, educational and career-oriented programmes and events for both Canadian and non-Canadian students. The CLS organises:

• Careers events aimed at those planning on working in Canada post-graduation, with advice and guidance on accreditation and starting your career
• Social events include evening occasions, trips to Parliament and the Supreme Court in London, charity fundraising and a variety of social parties. For home-sick Canadians, there is a Thanksgiving meal in October!
• Guest speakers have included Canadian lawyer Jack Lavers, Dr Chris Waters (academic in international law) and the Honourable Robert Hyslop, a Provincial Court judge from Newfoundland, and this past year included the Canadian Deputy High Commissioner, Mr Alan H Kessel, as well as The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada

Leicester Student Law Review

Gives our students the opportunity to flaunt their legal writing skills on any topic of law. Prizes and opportunities from international firms are awarded to the best article of each published issue.

University of Leicester Pan-African Law Society (PALS)

Leicester Law School is home to no less than 60 students from Africa. A majority of those students will opt to return and practise in their indigenous countries, which entails that they pass their local bar exam. 

The primary role of the Pan-African Law Society is to ensure that African students, with their unique cultural heritage, get the most from their education whilst studying at and upon graduation from the University of Leicester. The society will also expose Leicester law students to the developments and possibilities in the African legal systems to build upon the University of Leicester’s international reputation.

We aim to provide:

• Orientation during the first week of term for new students, covering how to succeed as a Leicester law student
• A strong Pan-African alumni association for networking
• Mentorship programmes for Leicester law students interested in African practice being placed in reputable law firms in the UK as well as in Africa for tutelage
• Preparation for Leicester law students for the indigenous African bar qualification exams by providing them with practise handbooks and summer classes
• Seminars and workshops with keynote speakers versed in the practice of law in Africa
• Partnerships with existing law societies in order to provide key content for students interested in topics relevant to Africa
• Debates to discuss topics concerning practice in Africa and its development
• Newsletters to keep the society's members, as well as alumni, up to date with information from African legal systems

Sikhs in Law Association

Aims to foster, inspire, strengthen and cultivate the growth of the legal field and judiciary among the Sikh community.

Sports and Entertainment Law

The University of Leicester Sports & Entertainment Law Society (SELS) connects like-minded individuals interested in law pertaining to sports and entertainment/media.

They explore relevant legal issues and present members with information on career opportunities. Additionally, they have professionals and academics address the Society to provide insight into their practice and/or research.

They hold competitions relating to sports and entertainment law-in-practice that will give experience in negotiations and mediation.

The Society provides its members an opportunity to explore areas of law which are currently not covered by the University.

TechLaw Society

Their mission is to incorporate Information and Communication Technology into students’ academic life, preparing them for entry into the modern economy. They offer the University of Leicester community and the general public the following events:

• Conferences. Along with provide opportunities to acquire practical skills, they serve as a platform for orienting law students to IT topics and issues of significant legal consequence
• Certification Courses and Competitions which provide law students with skills they can leverage during internships and later on in their professional lives

The Technology Law society is focused on bridging the gap between education and industry, theory and practice. They provide Law, Computing, Science, Engineering, Medical and any other interested students with career versatility, relevant marketable skills and knowledge in IT law through their innovative, interdisciplinary examination of current and emerging developments in technology and law.

Women in Law Society

The Women in Law Society are a vibrant and supportive community, dedicated to empowering women in the legal field. Their activities include:

• Engaging social events
• Skill-building workshops and competitions
• Networking opportunities
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Professional development