Oxford Law Society
Oxford Law Society is a student society open to members of Oxford University and the Oxford Institute of Legal Practice (OxILP).
Most of the society's revenues are derived from sponsorship from City law firms and barrister's chambers. In addition to its social activities, it offers a large number of opportunities for Oxford students to foster contacts with practising lawyers through careers presentations, and also hosts speakers and organises a mooting competition. It publishes a magazine, Verdict, once a term. Back issues of Verdict can be found in the Bodleian Law Library.
The events which define a Lawsoc termcard are usually Presidential Drinks at Oxford Town Hall in first week of term (sponsored by Herbert Smith), Champagne & Chocolates (sponsored by Burges Salmon), and the termly ball (which has in recent terms been held at such venues as the Randolph Hotel, Warwick Castle, the Roman Baths, Highclere Castle, the Law Society of England and Wales, Waddesdon Manor, Royal Courts of Justice) and Tower Bridge.
The society is often erroneously referred to as "Oxford University Law Society" — the Society's Constitution specifically states that it should be called "The Oxford Law Society", as it has not always been registered with the University and therefore does not utilise the University's name.
Elections to the Society Committee are held once a term, on Wednesday of 8th Week, following the Termly General Meeting. The Committee has a curious structure whereby, once elected, Committee members remain on Committee until they resign or run for an Executive position (President, Vice-President, Treasurer or Secretary). Members of the Committee have gone on to become high-profile and successful Solicitors and Barristers.
LawSoc Committee, Michaelmas Term 2006
| Position | Name | College |
|---|---|---|
| President | Emma Bichard | Greyfriars |
| Vice-President | Fiona Gibson | Wadham |
| Treasurer | Anjali Sualy | Pembroke |
| Secretary | Rudi Hakiman | LMH |
| President Elect | Luci Ingram | St John's |
| Vice-President Elect | Mark Nolan | Pembroke |
| Treasurer Elect | Laura Clegg | St Anne's |
| Master of Moots | Nik Arora | Queen's |
| Mooting Secretary | Rosie Wild | Somerville |
| Mooting Secretary | Daniel Bloch | St Anne's |
| Verdict Editor | Makhanpal Judge | Worcester |
| Assistant Verdict Editor | Beki Muinde | Worcester |
| Membership Secretary | Benjamin McMurdo | New |
| Publicity Secretary | Cheryl Mason | Greyfriars |
| Social Secretary | Nicole Bollard | St Anne's |
| Social Secretary | Sinead Farmer | St Anne's |
| Social Secretary | Ashia | LMH |
| Social Secretary | Ryan Magee | St Catherine's |
| Senior Financial Officer | Jennifer Reeves | Wadham |
| Returning Officer | Clara Burtenshaw | Pembroke |
| Deputy Returning Officer | Steven Jennings | St John's |
| Ex-Officio | Nathaniel Kent | St John's |
| Ex-Officio | Alice Carse | St John's |
| Ex-Officio | Christopher Lock | St Benet's |
| Ex-Officio | Lex Alexander | St Anne's |
Presidents
| Term | Name | College |
|---|---|---|
| Hilary 2007 | Emma Bichard | Greyfriars |
| Michaelmas 2006 | Clara Burtenshaw | Pembroke |
| Trinity 2006 | Katharine Creelman | Worcester |
| Hilary 2006 | Alexis Alexander | St Anne's |
| Michaelmas 2005 | Nathaniel Kent | St John's |
| Trinity 2005 | Alice Carse | St John's |
| Hilary 2005 | Christopher Lock | St Benet's |
| Michaelmas 2004 | Justin Simon | Greyfriars |
| Trinity 2004 | Elizabeth Boon | Worcester |
| Hilary 2004 | Tony Singla | Pembroke |
| Michaelmas 2003 | Rupert Abbott | Greyfriars |
| Trinity 2003 | Stuart Donnelly | Greyfriars |
| Hilary 2003 | Christine Cordon | Balliol |
| Michaelmas 2002 | Barbara Mollion | Keble |
See also
Cambridge University Law Society