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.
Read more about Oxford Law Society: Presidents and Vice Presidents, Treasurers
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