Durham University Law Society
About us
Durham University Law Society is one of the oldest and most popular societies operating in Durham. As a society run by students, for students, the overarching objective of the society is to facilitate access to information regarding various issues in the legal sector. The society is broadly divided into three areas, each operating to maximize the opportunities to our members that enable the society's overall objective to be fulfilled.
Careers: With strong links with many prominent actors in the legal profession, throughout the year, various events relating to careers in the law are organized by the Law Society for its members. Ranging from Open Days to Lunches and Skills Sessions to Cocktail Evenings, and working with a vast array of professionals, organizations and operators in the legal sector, the Law Society provides numerous opportunities to meet with professionals from all areas of the legal profession in a variety of different environments thereby helping to facilitate access to the legal profession.
Social: The social division of the society organizes numerous events throughout the year; providing the membership of the society with the opportunity to network with other members and legal professionals who often come to represent our sponsors at some of the best locations in the outstanding surroundings of the historic city of Durham. A number of annual events are held each year such as the Fresher's Dinner, Bar Crawl, Champagne and Chocolates Evening and Boat Cruise along the wear in the shadow in the magnificent Norman Cathedral. The highlight of the Law Society Social Calendar is the Annual Law Ball - one of the biggest society events in the University. In addition, these annual events are supplemented with various other events such as meals and drinks evenings.
Human Rights: The Human Rights branch of the society aims to promote prominent and pertinent human rights issues through the organization of speakers and the promulgation of information and resources on contemporary issues.
Anam Ahmed
Anam Ahmed - President
Hello everyone, my name is Anam Ahmed and I'm a law student at St Chad's. Last year (10/11) I was the Law Society's Social Events Coordinator, and this year I am your president. My primary role is to oversee the successful running and functioning of the society. This means I am in regular contact with various members of the legal field including firms, organisations and individuals and build and expand the Society's relationship with them. I also ensure that our members are well catered to with a variety of social events and career activities throughout the year. Tremendous progress has been made by the Society in the past year (10/11), and I strongly believe this year's executive committee shall continue building upon the previous years' successes.
If you have any questions or comments about the Law Society then please feel free to contact me at a.m.ahmed@durham.ac.uk
Emma Carter
Emma Carter - Vice President
Hello, my name is Emma Carter and I am a third year law student at Collingwood College. Last year I was your Ball Chair, and this year I am your vice-president! My role is to support the President, as well as the rest of the executive committee in their roles. We, as a committee want to work together to ensure that you get the most out of the Society whether that be social or career orientated.
If you have any questions or suggestions about what you want from the Law Society feel free to email me at e.l.carter2@durham.ac.uk
Tanya Thomas Vadaketh
Tanya Thomas Vadaketh - Chair
Hey my name is Tanya and I'm a third year law student from Grey. I'm your Chair for 2011/2012. My role as chair basically means that I uphold and maintain the constitution. This involves updating the constitution when required and ensuring that the exec performs theirs duties in compliance with the constitution and do not abuse their positions. I do not vote on committee matters, as the role of Chair is kept separate from the rest of the committee to maintain impartiality. I'm really excited to take on this role and look forward to being your Chair.
George Kiladze
George Kiladze - Secretary
Hey there! My name is George Kiladze and I'm a second year St. Chad's student all the way from Georgia! This year I'll be your Secretary representing one of the most prolific and engaging societies at Durham University. Besides writing minutes, organizing agendas and playing an administrative role in the LawSoc Exec, I will also be in charge of membership. Speaking as someone who has joined more Societies than he could handle, if there is only one society you join - you're looking at it! My honest opinion? Join, don't look back, and enjoy yourself amidst the plethora of events we throw at you. Contact me with this email address giorgi.kiladze@durham.ac.uk
Ni Zhou
Ni Zhou - Finance Director
Hi. I am Ni Zhou and I am a third year law student at Hild & Bede College. As a Finance Director, my role is to obtain sponsorship, maintain contact with sponsors for invoice, keep written budget for each event and take care of the Society account. All the sponsorships are sought for Society events, Society website, the society Term Card. I will make sure that we make best use of your membership fee and we are on behalf of your best interests. If you have any thoughts or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact me at ni.zhou@durham.ac.uk
Karim Mariey
Karim Mariey - Careers Officer
Hello! I'm Karim and I'm a 3rd year studying Law at University College. As your Careers Officer my job is essentially to provide you with as many opportunities to gain exposure to the widest possible range of careers and recruiters ,thus, putting you in the best position in terms of any career you wish to pursue after your studies. This year I plan to extend the number and variety of careers the Society exposes its members to so if you have any suggestions do share them with me.
Ben Woodhouse
Ben Woodhouse - Social Events Coordinater
Hi, I'm Ben Woodhouse and I am a second year at Collingwood. I am your Social Events Coordinator for this year, so I am in charge of organising all of the social events that are put on throughout the year. These events are all sponsored by law firms so are a great way to find out more about them and also to meet everyone else studying law. We hold many sponsored events throughout the year and whether it be a bar crawl, cocktail evening or welcome meal you are sure to have a good time!
Hannah Owen and Lottie Gough
Hannah Owen and Lottie Gough - Ball Chairs
Hello! We are Lottie and Hannah, third year law students from Chad's College and we are this year's ball chairs! Our role involves organising this year's infamous law ball and making sure it's bigger, better and bolder than ever before! We are hoping to do something a bit different this year with the law ball, so keep your eyes peeled for when tickets go on sale! If you have any questions or suggestions don't hesitate to contact us on either c.g.gough@durham.ac.uk or hannah.owen@durham.ac.uk
Rosie James
Rosie James - Human Rights Officer
I'm Rosie, your Human Rights Officer. I'm a third year International Relations student from St Chad's college. As Human Rights Officer, I organise human rights events and speakers and work to promote awareness of current human rights issues throughout the Law Society. So, if you have a particular human rights issue that you'd like to see raised then please let me know!