Law Society
Welcome to the University of Southampton Law Society! The society is extremely proud to partner with a number of national and international law firms in order to provide bespoke careers opportunities to its members; hosting law firm presentations, offering application guidance and providing members with a chance to meet with firms at our inclusive networking sessions.
At the Law Society of the University of Southampton, our mission is to create a society which supports students alongside their study of law. We understand that doing a law degree and getting into the legal career can be a daunting prospect, but we are here to be your opportunity to relax with fellow law students and grow your understanding of the legal sector.
We have career and networking opportunities, such as our headshot event and LinkedIn workshop, alongside skills development sessions, such as our commercial awareness discussions, which will not only help our members in their future legal careers, but also help non-law members in their chosen careers.
Alongside this, we have various social events such as the glamourous Winter Ball and Summer Boat Ball, Pub Quizzes and more. We also have a netball team as well as an upcoming badminton team which is a great opportunity to stay active and get to know other members of the society. You can find their SUSU pages here:
- Netball: https://www.susu.org/groups/intramural-hales-angels
- Badminton: https://www.susu.org/groups/lawsoc-badminton
To find out more, you can email us, check out our website or follow us on social media!
- Email: lawsoc@soton.ac.uk
- Website: https://www.sotonlawsoc.co.uk
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotonlawsoc/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-of-southampton-law-society/
The Committee
All clubs and societies within the Students' Union are run entirely by students. The student committee for Law Society this year are:
President
Treasurer
Welfare Officer
Welfare Officer
Commercial Awareness Officer
First Year Officer
Media Officer
Media Officer
Non-Law Officer
Secretary
Social Secretary
Social Secretary
Sports Officer
Sports Officer
Vice President
Membership Information
These are the current membership fees offered by Law Society, although many clubs and societies offer a free period for new members to try out their activities.
| Name | Cost | Valid Period | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year Membership - 2026/27 | £18.00 | 01/09/2026 - 30/06/2027 | Make the most of your year with the Law Society. Enjoy access to our events throughout the year, including the Boat Ball, Winter Ball, Summer Ball, law firm talks, networking events and more, with exclusive member discounts on selected events. You’ll also receive one month of Commercial Academy, completely free, if you join before October 2026, helping you build your commercial awareness and career prospects. One year. Endless opportunities. | |
| 2 Year Membership - 2026-28 | £30.00 | 01/09/2026 - 30/06/2028 | Enjoy two years of Law Society events, opportunities and connections. Gain access to our Boat Ball, Winter Ball, Summer Ball, law firm talks, networking events and more, with exclusive member discounts on selected events. You’ll also receive one month of Commercial Academy completely free if you join before October 2026. Two years. More opportunities. More experiences. | |
| 3 Year Membership - 2026-29 | £40.00 | 01/09/2026 - 30/06/2029 | Make the most of your year with the Law Society. Enjoy access to our events throughout the year, including the Boat Ball, Winter Ball, Summer Ball, law firm talks, networking events and more, with exclusive member discounts on selected events. You’ll also receive one month of Commercial Academy completely free if you join before October 2026, helping you build your commercial awareness and career prospects. Three years. Endless opportunities. | |
| 1-Year Joint Law & Bar Society Membership - 2026/27 | £20.00 | 01/09/2026 - 30/06/2027 | Get the best of both societies with one membership covering Law Society and Bar Society events for a full year. Enjoy access to social events, talks, networking opportunities and more, with exclusive member discounts. Plus, receive one month of Commercial Academy completely free if you join before October 2026.. Two societies. One membership. Twice the opportunities. | |
| 2-Year Joint Law & Bar Society Membership - 2026-28 | £32.00 | 01/09/2026 - 30/06/2028 | Enjoy two years of access to both Law Society and Bar Society events, from balls and socials to law firm talks, networking opportunities and more. Benefit from exclusive member discounts and receive one month of Commercial Academy completely free if you join before October 2026.. Two societies. Two years. One unbeatable membership. | |
| 3-Year Joint Law & Bar Society Membership - 2026-29 | £42.00 | 01/09/2026 - 30/06/2029 | Our ultimate membership option. Enjoy three years of access to both Law Society and Bar Society events, giving you more opportunities to connect, network, learn and make memories throughout your university experience. Enjoy exclusive member discounts across selected events, plus one month of Commercial Academy completely free if you join before October 2026. Three years. Two societies. Endless opportunities. |
Products
Available products to purchase for Law Society
Stand Out! An Application Masterclass with Simmons & Simmons
Interested in a career in commercial law. Join us for this Application Masterclass where we are joined from a representative from international law firm, Simmons & Simmons.
You will have the opportunity to learn more about the firm and how best to answer application questions for vacation schemes and training contracts. To end the event we will have a Q&A and enjoy some pizza as a snack.
Spaces are LIMITED so please reserve your space.
Lawsoc and BarSoc Winter Ball
Our annual Winter Ball is back and this time we are heading to the Grand! Celebrate the end to the first semester in style, enjoying a two-course meal with drinks whilst listening to a live jazz performance. Following dinner, the DJ will start to play and you can all take to the dancefloor and dance into the night, or chill at the bar with a beverage! There also will be a photographer there to capture memories from the night.
Your ticket includes a two-course set meal, served with wine.
The set meal is as follows:
If you have any allergens or dietary requirements, please fill in this form after you purchase your ticket: https://forms.gle/eZFLmcZd3YLeBhJb9
Venue: The Grand, 1 South Western House, Terminus Terrace, Southampton SO14 3AS
Dress Code: Formal, black tie - dress to impress!
Doors open at 19:00. Food is served at 19:30.
Constitution
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All clubs & societies are required to risk assess their activity to ensure it is carried out in a safe manner for members. Current risk assessments for Law Society are available to view below
- CV Workshop - USLS X 93% Club Southamptonon x KPMG (17/11/2025)
- 27/1/2026 - Murder Mystery Social and optional pub crawl (14/01/2026)
- Legal Talk with Tom Hickman KC (05/02/2026)
- Sam Fowles Barrister Talk LawSoc Risk Assessment (09/02/2026)
- Law works fundraising quiz (12/03/2026)
- Risk Assessment - 2026 AGM (26/03/2026)
- LawSoc AGM Risk Assessment (14/04/2026)
- Law Society Summer Boat Ball (20/04/2026)
- Trip to Delhi Risk Assessment August 2026 (27/07/2026)
- Law Society General RA 2026/27 (09/09/2026)
- CMS Q&A Event (29/09/2026)
- BPP Event (03/10/2026)
- Clifford Chance Careers Event (22/10/2026)
- ULaw Event (22/10/2026)
- Simmons & Simmons Event (28/10/2026)
- Winter Ball (05/11/2026)
Upcoming Events
Check out our upcoming events below: