We are very lucky within the Law School to have a diverse collection of different societies; all with a different focus but all bringing the same enthusiasm to supporting their members. They are busy planning for the months ahead; scheduling in events that will let you learn about the legal world, develop your skills around professionalism and sometimes just let off steam. You don’t have to choose between them – you can belong to as many as you like (for a small annual fee). Hop over to the City St George’s Students’ Union pages to get a membership.

We are particularly proud of how these societies work together – pushing each others events and working together at certain times of the year on joint events (such as the recent Tips and Treats social). Here’s a rundown of who is running four of these societies, as well as the sorts of things they plan over the year. The other three feature in this post.

Pro Bono Society

Committee team

• President: Peter Tsangari
• President: Angel Murray
• Communications Officer: Isobel Lawler
• Finance Officer & Editor-in-Chief for the Pro Bono Gazette: Bavneet Khehra
• Relations Officer: Zaynab Durrani

Our focus

We strive to enrich the learning experience of all our members by providing the opportunity to supplement their work at the City Community Legal Advice Centre with a range of panels, workshops, and fairs. Aside from our dedication to providing networking opportunities, we also strive to create a friendly social environment where members can connect with one another and make impactful relationships, upholding the core values of our society and the meaning of ‘Pro Bono’.

2023/24 highlights

• The Pro Bono Society hosted a “Power of Pro Bono” Panel event, which was received extremely positively by students, with an overwhelming attendance
• Our annual Pro Bono Fair won Student Union “Event of the Year”
  • The event had over 100 students attend and we were incredibly fortunate to host major city law firms such as Freshfields, CMS etc…
• The Pro Bono Society hosted an inspiring Pro Bono insight evening at Clyde & Co
  • Students found the experience and networking opportunities at the firm invaluable!

What’s coming next..?

The Pro Bono Society aims to build on the incredibly strong foundations left by the presidency of Nouh El-Ouaz and Lorisa Ibrahimi, by…

• Hosting our annual “Power of Pro Bono” Panel Event
• Plan to host AT LEAST two more exclusive Pro Bono insight evenings at major city
• Running court/chambers visits throughout the year
• Amplified focus on promoting volunteering opportunities for students

Commercial Law Society

Committee team

• President: Imani Sabir (LLB2)
• Vice-President: Roksolana Werbowy (LLB3)
• Finance Officer: Stefan Iacobescu (LLB3)
• Communications Officer: Thomas Hills (LLB2)
• Events Officer: Martin Soosaipillai (LLB2)
• Sponsorships Officer: Aaminah Khan (LLB3)
• Social Media Officer: Amana Khan (LLB2)

Our focus

We aim to enrich the academic experience of all students interested in commercial law through a range of networking events, panels, insight evenings and masterclasses to ensure our members are in the best position possible to navigate their time as an aspiring commercial lawyer with ease.

2023/24 highlights

We were fortunate enough to welcome Jake Schogger from the Commercial Law Academy to deliver a fulfilling masterclass on Commercial Awareness, as well as an exclusive array of membership perks.

What’s coming next..?

We are hoping to host the society’s first intercollegiate networking event with other universities’ societies, and collaborative events & partnerships with law firms are currently in the works so stay tuned!

The Law Society

Committee Team

• President: Parneet Nandha
• Finance Officer: Shagun Srivastava
• Communications Officer: Danielle Murphy

Our focus

As a society, our foremost objective is to offer tailored guidance, comprehensive resources, and invaluable networking opportunities. We strive to ensure that any doubts or apprehensions our members may have about their career trajectories are effectively dispelled through direct exposure to the practical workings of the legal world.

2023/24 highlights

The Law Society are proud to reflect on some amazing achievements we fostered through our work, such as hosting a distinguished evening with Baker McKenzie at the Law School

What’s coming next..?

Looking ahead, we are excited to collaborate with other societies, chambers, faculty, and law firms to deliver even more enriching events for our members.

93% Club City

Committee team

• President – Megan Walden
• Communications Officer: Sabrina Abdow
• Finance Officer: Jasmeet Mangat
• Marketing Manager: Prithika Sriskandarajah
• Events Offcier: Nandini Pattani
• Diversity and Inclusion Officer: Min Gurung

Our focus

We are a careers-based society aiming to upskill students who went to state schools. Our main aim is to provide professional opportunities for our members. We also provide networking opportunities for our members. We are part of a national network at approx. 50 universities.

What is the 93% Foundation?

The ‘Foundation’ is the national charity which we are attached to. The Foundation has a ‘national committee’ which is compartmentalised (i.e. research, marketing, etc).

2023/24 Achievement

Partnership with Brightnetwork

What’s coming next..?

• We are working on a LinkedIn workshop with the dates to be confirmed
• Collaboration with the Women in Law Society for a Christmas ice skating social is also being discussed