Committee 2011-12

Honorary President:
The Rt. Hon The Lord Mustill

About Us

The Cambridge University Law Society (CULS) is one of the oldest and largest student run societies in the University, the country and indeed the world. With a membership base of over a 1000, its aims are manifold and its enterprises diverse.

On the academic front, the society publishes a termly magazine “Per Incuriam” which encourages students to contribute articles about the most pertinent issues nationally and internationally. These articles discuss all aspects of Law through the prism of thought-engaging topics. The magazine often includes interviews with illustrious individuals in the legal world.

“Mooting” is an incredibly proactive area within the society, with numerous competitions run for all levels – entry to expert. CULS also hosts the inter-collegiate mooting competitions, takes part in national competitions and, of course, the Varsity moot against the backdrop of the age old Cambridge-Oxford rivalry.

CULS regularly hosts talks and forums with luminary “Speakers”. Previous guest speakers have included Lord Clarke (Justice of the Supreme Court), Lord Neuberger (Law Lord) and Dame Rosalyn Higgins (President of the International Court of Justice).

Our “Foreign Exchanges” programme allows students to explore Leiden and Paris to taste life in these cities, meet law students there and study in another European jurisdiction - scratching the surface of what taking part in the University’s Erasmus course is like.

CULS also has a deserved reputation for having one of the best “Social” calendars in Cambridge University. The Annual Dinner and Law Ball are always hotly anticipated and are a night of true decadence and glamour held at some incredible venues. Our May Week Garden Party allows student to kick back in the stunning gardens of Cambridge colleges fellows’ gardens, and relax after their Tripos exams. And the Wintercomfort Charity Quiz regularly raises thousands of pounds for the local charity.

All of this is not to mention the Champagne and Chocolates events throughout the year, Freshers’ Drinks and Returners’ Drinks and other exciting opportunities to socialise and meet with fellow students, providing our members with useful respite from their desks and libraries!

With workshops and talks throughout the year, we give our members a head-start in pursuing a “Career” in Law. Whether you are an aspiring solicitor, barrister or public service officer, we will connect you to those firms, Inns and institutions. From applications for training contracts or pupillages, vac schemes and work experience, CULS has something to offer.

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