Events
Events
Negotiation Workshop with Macfarlanes Jesus College, OxfordOxford, Map Join leading city law Macfarlanes LLP to learn more about the art of successful negotiation. The event will include an introduction to the firm, a negotiation workshop, Q&A on applications and a networking session. Blockchain for Beginners Oxford FoundryHythe Bridge StreetOxford,OX1 2EW Map Learn the concepts and application of distributed ledger technology, plus practical experience of developing smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain. Burgers & Milkshakes with Kirkland & Ellis Byron33 -35 George StreetOxford,OX1 2AY Map A favourite LawSoc event returns with Burgers & Milkshakes taking place on Thursday 21st November! Enjoy some delicious burgers from Byron, alongside some incredibly delightful milkshakes. Smashing The Glass Ceiling In Law Tuanku Bainun Auditorium, Worcester College Join Oxford Law Society, UN Women Oxford and the Oxford Women* In Law Student Society on Wednesday 27th November from 7pm for our panel event entitled 'Smashing the Glass Ceiling in Law: Where We've Come From, Where We're Heading'. Jazz & Cocktails w/ Weil Gotshal & Manges Freud119 Walton StreetOxford,OX2 6AH Map Following on from the success of last year, Jazz & Cocktails will be held at Freud, featuring live jazz music and free flowing cocktails all night! Mince Pies & Mulled Wine with DLA Piper The Handle Bar Cafe and KitchenBike Zone, 28-32 St Michael StreetOxford,OX1 2EB Map On Thursday of 7th week (28 November), LawSoc will be hosting a fun, festive themed event - Mince Pies & Mulled Wine, kindly sponsored by DLA Piper The Oxford Law Society Hogan Lovells Michaelmas Term Ball 2019 Cutty Sark, Greenwich, London4-6 Ballast Quay Unit 4London,SE10 9 Map We are delighted to announce that the Oxford Law Society Michaelmas Term Ball 2019 sponsored by Hogan Lovells will be held on the Cutty Sark, in intrepid Victorian sailing ship, the fastest of its time, which sailed around the globe before coming to rest to Greenwich in 1922. Postponed: Introduction to IP Presentation with Bristows Jesus College, OxfordOxford, Map Join Bristows and you’ll be surrounded by lawyers who are recognised as some of the best in their field. We want you to become one of them. To get you there, we’ll give you exposure to the kind of clients you’d normally associate with much bigger firms and all the support you need from our tight-knit team. Right from the start, you’ll be working with leading businesses from our key sector areas:
The session will be especially useful for those currently making vacation scheme and training contract applications and attending assessment centres as negotiation exercises are frequently used to assess candidates.
We look forward to meeting you on Wednesday 20 November 2019.
Please fill out this Google Form if you are interested in attending: forms.gle/F4vErfxT7VjM8z5a6
No prior knowledge of blockchain is needed. Open to all University of Oxford Students.
Delivered in collaboration with Oxford Blockchain Society, The Oxford Guild Business Society, Oxford Law Society, and Oxford Fintech & Legaltech Society.
The event will also provide you with the incredible opportunity to meet with Kirkland & Ellis, an international law firm, meaning you will be able to network and gain insight directly from trainees and representatives about their experience at the firm.
All members must ballot and successful members will be notified via email following the close of applications. This event is open only to LawSoc members. The ballot will close Wednesday of 6th Week at 5 PM. forms.gle/E2ordKrtu7QyDmcv7
This panel is aimed at discussing the issues facing women in law and highlighting what can and is being done to create a more inclusive environment for everyone.
Guest include:
-Chair: Prof. Rebecca Williams, leading Oxford legal academic whose work has been cited in the European Court of Justice, the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal of England and Wales, and the High Court of Australia.
-Helen Mountfield QC, barrister at Matrix Chambers. Expert in equality and discrimination law, famously appearing for the winning parties in the Supreme Court in Miller v Secretary of State for Exiting the EU.
-Penelope Warne, Senior Partner and Chairman of the UK Board of CMS, Head of Energy.
-Holly Stebbing, Disputes and Litigation Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright with an active role in NRF’s gender diversity efforts.
With more guests to be confirmed!
Please register attendance below:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/smashing-the-glass-ceiling-in-law-tickets-82818579601
Kindly sponsored by Weil, Gotshal & Manges - the firm will be sending representatives, including graduate recruitment and partners to talk about their firm. This is an excellent opportunity to get to know the firm and have any burning questions answered.
Register your interest here: forms.gle/n8HPSgjySDLe641t5
Applications close on Wednesday 20 November at 23:59 GMT.
Join us for an evening of delicious shortcrust mince pies and plentiful mulled wine. This is the perfect opportunity to network with representatives from DLA Piper, an innovative global law firm, in an informal and open setting. You will be able to ask any questions that you have about the firm and its opportunities, whilst also getting in the Oxmas spirit.
Register your interest here: forms.gle/5JdKx1WnzAz6jwt47
We look forward to seeing you there!
A coach will pick you up from Oxford to transport you to this spectacular location, next to the Old Royal Naval College. Sip Moët as you roam the decks of the world famous ship, and explore underneath the hull where live musicians will perform for your entertainment. Following the dinner, there will be arcade amusements, casino games, magicians, caricaturists, ballet, and, of course, a DJ to dance to as you enjoy the fully open bar with cocktails and non-alcoholic options. At 1 AM, we will all board a coach back to Oxford.
The price for tickets will be £121. Tickets will be allocated through a randomised ballot which will close on Wednesday of 6th Week at 9 PM.
NB: Please note the change of venue with respect to our previous advertising.
-Technology, Media and Telecommunications
-Life Sciences
-Consumer Products
-Industrial Markets
-Real Estate
-Financial Services
-Charities and Not-for-Profit
To find out more about what we do, please come along to our ‘Introduction to IP’ presentation and networking evening on Tuesday 6 November.”
Sign up using the following link: forms.gle/dMX1rbXMBTUWWFb29
The event will be held in the Harold Wilson Room, Jesus College.
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Past Editions
Trinity 2019
The Executive Committee for this term was Becca Crisp, Lorraine Dindi, Andy Roszkowiski and Divya Bhatoolal.
Hilary 2019
The Executive Committee for this term was Nobel Basser, Daniel Leroni, Viola Han-Smith and George Twinn.
Michaelmas 2018
The Executive Committee for this term was David Stuart, Nia Williams, Louis Skinner and Katie Rivers.
Trinity 2018
The Executive Committee for this term was Ali Qureshi, Maddy Hayes, Ben Atkins and Subha Kumar.
Hilary 2018
The Executive Committee for this term was Amith Yedugondla, Chloe Lettington, Khadija Khatun and Suzy Norman.
Michaelmas 2017
The Executive Committee for this term was Jeremy Yao, Sophie Aitmehdi, Alexander Wathan and Gemma Mills.
Trinity 2017
The Executive Committee for this term was Tom Fadden, Mia Le Coyte, Joe Gourgey and Catrin Norton.
Hilary 2017
The Executive Committee for this term was Chantal Olavesen, Leanne Chen, Hena Patel and Madeleine Fox.
Michaelmas 2016
The Executive Committee for this term was Alyssa White, Josie Levick, Harry Woodcock and Tom Fadden.
Michaelmas 2015
The Executive Committee for this term was Vidit Doshi, Eleanor Thornhill, Shunsuke Honda and Georgina Candy.
Michaelmas 2014
The Executive Committee for this term was Richard Bach, Isabel Hunt, Xin Fan and Akshay Chauhan.
Trinity 2014
The Executive Committee for this term was Esi Armah-Tetteh, Adrien Mallevays, Heather Catchpole and Alice Rockall.