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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 barristers' 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, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, 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.
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Presidents
Term Name College Michaelmas 2011 Josh Gorman Wadham Trinity 2011 Laurence Wilcock Hertford Hilary 2011 Oscar Robinson St Catherine's Michaelmas 2010 Dougie Pontin Balliol Trinity 2010 Amy Crocker-White St Catherine's Hilary 2010 Alexei Franks University Michaelmas 2009 Srijanee Bhattacharyya St John's Trinity 2009 Piers Taylor Exeter Hilary 2009 Dominic Barker Wadham Michaelmas 2008 Ryan Taylor St Catherine's Trinity 2008 Ashia Danga Lady Margaret Hall Hilary 2008 Rosie Wild Somerville Michaelmas 2007 Ryan Magee St Catherine's Trinity 2007 Luci Ingram St John's 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 Trinity 2000 Saima Hanif St Catherine's Treasurers
Term Name College Michaelmas 2011 Amy Nicholson St Hilda's Trinity 2011 Prita Das Balliol Hilary 2011 Sarah Baker Mansfield Michaelmas 2010 Gemma Maxwell Wadham Hilary 2010 Sophie Wells Wadham External links
See also
Categories:- Clubs and societies of the University of Oxford
- Legal organisations in England and Wales
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