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| Student life |
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 Social
events |
| Student
clubs and societies |
| Obiter
- BPP's student law magazine |
| BPP
Pro Bono Centre activities |
| Achievements
and awards |
Studying law is hard work but there is still time to have some fun while you are studying.
Social events
BPP
students enjoy a rich social life which starts at the very beginning of
term when each tutor treats their personal tutor group to a night out. We
like to think this is a good way for students and tutors to get to know
one another at the start of the course.
During the year each course has a number of parties to celebrate the end of teaching or exams and at the end of the year there is usually a Ball which is organised and run by students.
Of course these are only the organised events - Leeds, London and Manchester are exciting cities to live in and great places for nightlife. For those who want to wind down at the end of the week there are plenty of great bars and restaurants nearby to explore.
Student clubs and societies
Every
year students form and run a wide range of clubs and societies at the Law
School which BPP is keen to support. Joining a student society or sports
club is a good way to make friends and have some fun. There are a number
of well-established sports clubs and societies such as the football club
or the debating society. Of course if you are interested in forming a new
club or society we are always happy to assist.
Clubs and societies students have organised this year include
- Debating Society
- Netball Club
- Football Club (Women's & Men's)
- Japanese Society
- Jewish Students
- Lawyer's Christian Fellowship
- Tennis Club
- Rugby Club
- Climbing Club
- Basketball Club
- Mixed Hockey Club
In addition to these staple clubs and societies we are always interested to hear other suggestions. Funding is available to assist clubs and societies.
Obiter - the BPP student law magazine
BPP students write and edit a magazine called Obiter, which was first launched in April 2004.
Obiter dictum [Latin: a remark in passing]. Something said by a judge while giving judgment that was not essential to the decision in the case. It does not form part of the ratio descendi of the case and therefore creates no binding precedent, but may be cited as persuasive authority in later cases.
Obiter - Issue 2
In this edition, we give you seven articles all by students from both the Waterloo and Holborn campuses, covering such topics as the tragedy of the Asian tsunami, the implications of the McLibel case and politics of the Berlusconi government.
Obiter - 2005 edition (PDF version)
Obiter - Issue 1
Recent
issues have included an eclectic range of critical discussions on topical
issues such as the establishment of a Supreme Court, the outsourcing of
legal services and the creation of a new Venezuelan constitution.
Obiter - 2004 edition (PDF version)
BPP's Pro Bono Centre activities
Pro Bono work is a great way to put what you are learning into practice. For more information about the Pro Bono Centre and its' activities see here.
BPP's Pro Bono Centre is extremely active and recently won 'The Lawyer' magazine's Pro Bono Activity of the Year award.
Achievements and awards
Mooting
In the John Smith Memorial Mace, also known as the English National Championships, BPP’s top team, John Mehrzad and Atul Singh, missed competing in the semi-finals by a mere point. BPP made its first break into the semi-finals with the team of Drew Holiner & MacKenna Roberts at the St. Andrew’s IV in Scotland. Rachel Chan and Roger Bennett also competed in the European Universities Debating Championships in Durham this year.
BPP has also led the field in adjudicating in competitions. Rachel Chan was an adjudicator at the World Universities Debating Championships held in Singapore over Christmas.
Student wins essay competition
BPP BVC student, Victoria Ward, won the LILI student essay competition. Her essay on the LILI conference theme "Is legal education working" can be read here.
