EVENTS
2018/19
'ROSE HEILBRON MOOT 2019'
A competition honouring the late Dame Rose Heilbron QC, an impressive woman of many ‘firsts’ in the law world, including first woman to sit at the Old Bailey, first woman to lead a murder case, and first woman to win a scholarship at Gray’s Inn.
In honour of her, the SOAS Bar Society is organising the annual Rose Heilbron Moot.
The dates of the three rounds will be:
Monday, 28thJanuary;
Monday, 4th February;
Monday, 18th February (Final).
If you are interested in participating as a mooter, please send a CV and a short motivational statement to soasbarsoc@soas.ac.uk
by Friday the 18th of January. We strongly encourage you to apply, as this is a one-of-a-kind competition unlike any moot you have previously encountered!
A competition honouring the late Dame Rose Heilbron QC, an impressive woman of many ‘firsts’ in the law world, including first woman to sit at the Old Bailey, first woman to lead a murder case, and first woman to win a scholarship at Gray’s Inn.
In honour of her, the SOAS Bar Society is organising the annual Rose Heilbron Moot.
The dates of the three rounds will be:
Monday, 28thJanuary;
Monday, 4th February;
Monday, 18th February (Final).
If you are interested in participating as a mooter, please send a CV and a short motivational statement to soasbarsoc@soas.ac.uk
by Friday the 18th of January. We strongly encourage you to apply, as this is a one-of-a-kind competition unlike any moot you have previously encountered!
'THE LIFE AND CAREER OF A SENIOR CRIMINAL LAW BARRISTER' SEMINAR
Monday 3rd December - B211- 5:30pm
This Seminar will give you an insight into the life of Sam Stein QC as a Senior Criminal Law Barrister.
Sam Stein QC is a specialist Criminal Defence and Inquiry/Inquest Advocate.
He has spent 30 years defending people before the Courts in all areas of criminal work and for many years has taken part in campaign work leading him to represent people before Inquiries and Inquests.
He appears in the Crown Court, Court of Appeal, Inquests and before Inquiries.
He sits regularly as a Police Appeal Tribunal Chair and the LAA High Cost Panel.
Since inception Sam Stein QC has been a Governor of the Inns of Court College of Advocacy and is a highest ranked advocacy trainer.
He was appointed as a Bencher of the Inner Temple in 2008 and with Michael Mansfield QC is the co-head of Nexus Chambers.
Monday 3rd December - B211- 5:30pm
This Seminar will give you an insight into the life of Sam Stein QC as a Senior Criminal Law Barrister.
Sam Stein QC is a specialist Criminal Defence and Inquiry/Inquest Advocate.
He has spent 30 years defending people before the Courts in all areas of criminal work and for many years has taken part in campaign work leading him to represent people before Inquiries and Inquests.
He appears in the Crown Court, Court of Appeal, Inquests and before Inquiries.
He sits regularly as a Police Appeal Tribunal Chair and the LAA High Cost Panel.
Since inception Sam Stein QC has been a Governor of the Inns of Court College of Advocacy and is a highest ranked advocacy trainer.
He was appointed as a Bencher of the Inner Temple in 2008 and with Michael Mansfield QC is the co-head of Nexus Chambers.
MINI-MOOT
Monday 16th November - SG34- 6-8pm
Wednesday 5th December
The mini-moot is aimed at students of all academic years, and will help set a stepping stone to further, bigger scale mooting.
Four teams will face each other in the first round which will be judged by Henry Reid, a pupil at Outer Temple Chambers and former SOAS student. Then two teams will make it to the final, which will be judged by Peter Herbert O.B.E, a well recognised barrister and advocate around the world.
Monday 16th November - SG34- 6-8pm
Wednesday 5th December
The mini-moot is aimed at students of all academic years, and will help set a stepping stone to further, bigger scale mooting.
Four teams will face each other in the first round which will be judged by Henry Reid, a pupil at Outer Temple Chambers and former SOAS student. Then two teams will make it to the final, which will be judged by Peter Herbert O.B.E, a well recognised barrister and advocate around the world.
MEET & GREET
Wednesday 14th November - Law Learning Lab- 6-7.30pm
The SOAS Bar Society organised a Meet & Greet to allow members to meet the Committee, learn more about the Bar Society and get some insight into the life at the Bar from an exciting guest speaker, Andrew Smith from Lincoln's Inn, who talked about the role of Inns and the Bar.
Three members from Outer Temple chambers also attended the event: Dr Elizabeth Grace (Barrister), Shiraz Oshidar (Policy Manager) and Henry Reid (pupil), as well as members of SOAS academic staff.
This was followed by informal conversations, all while enjoying delicious snacks and drinks!
Wednesday 14th November - Law Learning Lab- 6-7.30pm
The SOAS Bar Society organised a Meet & Greet to allow members to meet the Committee, learn more about the Bar Society and get some insight into the life at the Bar from an exciting guest speaker, Andrew Smith from Lincoln's Inn, who talked about the role of Inns and the Bar.
Three members from Outer Temple chambers also attended the event: Dr Elizabeth Grace (Barrister), Shiraz Oshidar (Policy Manager) and Henry Reid (pupil), as well as members of SOAS academic staff.
This was followed by informal conversations, all while enjoying delicious snacks and drinks!
PAST EVENTS
2017/18
The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple Tour
Friday 10th November - 10am
The SOAS Bar Society organised a guided tour of Inner Temple, one of the four Inns of Court in London, on Friday 10th November at 10am. The Inns serve as a key source of support for both students and barristers, and are responsible for calling prospective barristers to the Bar.
Friday 10th November - 10am
The SOAS Bar Society organised a guided tour of Inner Temple, one of the four Inns of Court in London, on Friday 10th November at 10am. The Inns serve as a key source of support for both students and barristers, and are responsible for calling prospective barristers to the Bar.
Mini-Pupillage Application Workshop
Wednesday 18th October - Room G51 - 6-7pm
Mini-pupillages represent key opportunities to gain comprehensive insights into life at the Bar, further define aspirations in the field, and demonstrate commitment to the law for future applications.
The SOAS Bar Society hosted a mini-pupillage workshop covering a variety of topics, including:
-> distinguishing between different chambers
-> navigating the application process
-> maximising utility out of the mini-pupillage programme
-> exploring specific diversity-tailored mini pupillage schemes
-> instructive books on the application process
The workshop finished with a Q&A session.
Wednesday 18th October - Room G51 - 6-7pm
Mini-pupillages represent key opportunities to gain comprehensive insights into life at the Bar, further define aspirations in the field, and demonstrate commitment to the law for future applications.
The SOAS Bar Society hosted a mini-pupillage workshop covering a variety of topics, including:
-> distinguishing between different chambers
-> navigating the application process
-> maximising utility out of the mini-pupillage programme
-> exploring specific diversity-tailored mini pupillage schemes
-> instructive books on the application process
The workshop finished with a Q&A session.
2016/17
Amicus ALJ - Death Penalty Information Talk
Tuesday 10th January - Khalili Lecture Theatre 6pm
Amicus ALJ held a talk at SOAS on the work that Amicus ALJ are involved with.
Former Amicus intern Sam Smart will be speaking to us about his experience of working with Amicus, and providing students with information about how they can get involved with and support Amicus.
Amicus is a small charity that helps provide representation for those facing the death penalty in the United States.
Amicus believe the death penalty is disproportionately imposed on the most vulnerable in society, violating their right to due process and equal justice before the law. Our aim is to provide better access to justice for people who could be executed without it.
Amicus was founded in 1992, in memory of Andrew Lee Jones. Despite lack of scientific evidence linking him to the crime, Andrew was charged with murder and executed in Louisiana in 1991. Details of his mental illness were withheld by the prosecution, vital mitigation was not presented, and he was represented by an inexperienced lawyer who had never tried a capital case.
Andrew was convicted by an all-white jury in a trial that took less than a day.
Good legal representation could have saved Andrew's life. Instead, his death led to the formation of Amicus.
Any questions regarding the event or student membership with Amicus can be directed to Amicus Student Representative - Jessica Davies 628405@soas.ac.uk.
Former Amicus intern Sam Smart will be speaking to us about his experience of working with Amicus, and providing students with information about how they can get involved with and support Amicus.
Amicus is a small charity that helps provide representation for those facing the death penalty in the United States.
Amicus believe the death penalty is disproportionately imposed on the most vulnerable in society, violating their right to due process and equal justice before the law. Our aim is to provide better access to justice for people who could be executed without it.
Amicus was founded in 1992, in memory of Andrew Lee Jones. Despite lack of scientific evidence linking him to the crime, Andrew was charged with murder and executed in Louisiana in 1991. Details of his mental illness were withheld by the prosecution, vital mitigation was not presented, and he was represented by an inexperienced lawyer who had never tried a capital case.
Andrew was convicted by an all-white jury in a trial that took less than a day.
Good legal representation could have saved Andrew's life. Instead, his death led to the formation of Amicus.
Any questions regarding the event or student membership with Amicus can be directed to Amicus Student Representative - Jessica Davies 628405@soas.ac.uk.
ESU-Essex Court Chambers Moot Competition
We are looking for candidates to represent SOAS in the ESU-Essex Court Chambers Moot Competition. This is an annual competition for university undergraduate students, with 60 universities participating this year, and truly one of the most prestigious mooting competitions out there.
If you would like to apply to take part in the competition, please send a short motivational statement detailing why you should be selected (300 words) and a CV to soasbar@soas.ac.uk
The deadline for entry is Thursday, 17 November at 5pm, and if you are successful you will be invited to attend a very short interview/mooting try-out to be conducted on the following day, Friday, 18 November.
This really is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a competition that will allow you to hone your advocacy skills and will also make an exceptional addition to your CV.
Important information
Please note that the first round of the moot will take place on Friday, 9 December and we will be mooting against City University.
You should be aware that entry into this competition will be a fairly significant and continued commitment throughout the academic year as the final round is not until June of 2017 (The full schedule can be found in the attached handbook).
Prizes
- The finalists of this year’s ESU-Essex Court Chambers National Mooting Competition will be invited to spend a week as mini-pupils in Chambers.
- The winning finalists, as well as having their names engraved on the Silver Mace, will be awarded a prize of £1,000 each, whilst the educational establishment at which they study will also receive a donation of £1,000. There are also additional cash prizes for the runners up.
- The winners of the ESU-Essex Court Chambers Mooting Competition will represent the UK in the Commonwealth Mooting Competition during the years in which the Commonwealth Moot takes place. Registration will be open at www.nationalmooting.org until 31 October 2016.
If you would like to apply to take part in the competition, please send a short motivational statement detailing why you should be selected (300 words) and a CV to soasbar@soas.ac.uk
The deadline for entry is Thursday, 17 November at 5pm, and if you are successful you will be invited to attend a very short interview/mooting try-out to be conducted on the following day, Friday, 18 November.
This really is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a competition that will allow you to hone your advocacy skills and will also make an exceptional addition to your CV.
Important information
Please note that the first round of the moot will take place on Friday, 9 December and we will be mooting against City University.
You should be aware that entry into this competition will be a fairly significant and continued commitment throughout the academic year as the final round is not until June of 2017 (The full schedule can be found in the attached handbook).
Prizes
- The finalists of this year’s ESU-Essex Court Chambers National Mooting Competition will be invited to spend a week as mini-pupils in Chambers.
- The winning finalists, as well as having their names engraved on the Silver Mace, will be awarded a prize of £1,000 each, whilst the educational establishment at which they study will also receive a donation of £1,000. There are also additional cash prizes for the runners up.
- The winners of the ESU-Essex Court Chambers Mooting Competition will represent the UK in the Commonwealth Mooting Competition during the years in which the Commonwealth Moot takes place. Registration will be open at www.nationalmooting.org until 31 October 2016.
Visit to the International Criminal Court
We are very pleased to announce our day trip to the ICC in The Hague on Thursday, 8 December 2016! The trip is only open to members of the SOAS Bar Society.
We will fly from London to Amsterdam early Thursday morning and then take the train from Amsterdam to The Hague. The Court visit will take place from 13:30-15:00. Time permitting, we will then visit the Peace Palace.
REGISTER HERE
Students will be responsible for their own travel arrangements but will receive details in their registration confirmation email.
Please note that places are strictly limited to 25 students and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Should you have any questions, please email our Treasurer, Bernard Hor, at 628840@soas.ac.uk.
We will fly from London to Amsterdam early Thursday morning and then take the train from Amsterdam to The Hague. The Court visit will take place from 13:30-15:00. Time permitting, we will then visit the Peace Palace.
REGISTER HERE
Students will be responsible for their own travel arrangements but will receive details in their registration confirmation email.
Please note that places are strictly limited to 25 students and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Should you have any questions, please email our Treasurer, Bernard Hor, at 628840@soas.ac.uk.
Breakfast & Tour of the Royal Courts of Justice
Monday, 28 November 9:30am - 12:30pm
We will have breakfast as a group before making our way to the RCJ. The tour takes the form of a visit to a courtroom (subject to availability) where you will learn about the history, art and architecture of the RCJ. This will be followed by a brief presentation on the kind of cases that the RCJ is concerned with and the type of work the courts are involved in. All of this is followed by a walk around the building to see some of its more interesting features.
This Tour costs £10 (excluding the breakfast), payable once your registration has been confirmed.
PLEASE REGISTER HERE.
PLACES ARE STRICTLY LIMITED TO 25 STUDENTS ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS. MEMBERS WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY. REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SOON.
Monday, 28 November 9:30am - 12:30pm
We will have breakfast as a group before making our way to the RCJ. The tour takes the form of a visit to a courtroom (subject to availability) where you will learn about the history, art and architecture of the RCJ. This will be followed by a brief presentation on the kind of cases that the RCJ is concerned with and the type of work the courts are involved in. All of this is followed by a walk around the building to see some of its more interesting features.
This Tour costs £10 (excluding the breakfast), payable once your registration has been confirmed.
PLEASE REGISTER HERE.
PLACES ARE STRICTLY LIMITED TO 25 STUDENTS ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS. MEMBERS WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY. REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SOON.
Advocacy/Mooting Workshop with leading
QC Rodney Dixon of Temple Garden Chambers
Tuesday, 15 November 6:45-8pm SWLT (Wolfson Lecture Theatre)
The Bar Society realise that not all students are familiar with the works of mooting and how best to prepare for a moot. We therefore have decided to organise a mooting workshop for all law students.
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Excitingly, Rodney Dixon QC, a member of Temple Garden Chambers who practices both internationally and domestically in the fields of international law, public law and human rights, has kindly volunteered his time to run an advocacy/mooting workshop for SOAS law students. Mr Dixon is an accredited advocacy trainer, so we could really not be in better hands!
We urge everyone to make the most of this rare opportunity to take part in this session with an eminent QC. Mooting is an important aspect of legal education and may also be fundamental to your future careers. Furthermore, mooting is compulsory for all first year law students as you will be graded on this as part of your course. |
The workshop will take place on Tuesday, 15 November in SWLT (Wolfson Lecture Theatre in Senate House) at 6:45pm. It will last for 1 hour.
The advocacy session will be general and not tailored to specific areas of law. It will therefore be of use no matter your personal areas of interest. NB - You will not be expected to try your hand at mooting in the workshop as it will be a purely informative session. Please note that places will be offered on a first come first served basis so don't be late! Dress Code: Smart casual This is the Facebook event |
Meet & Greet at the IOE
On Tuesday, 1 November at 5:30pm we will be having our first social!
This will take place in the IOE - just next door to SOAS.
There will be pizza, wine and soft drinks!
This will give you an informal opportunity to meet others who are involved with the Bar Society.
Please do come along and get to know the committee members too. We are excited to let you know what our upcoming events are and when they will be happening. These include a trip to the International Criminal Court and a talk with Bail for Immigration Detainees (BID).
This is the link to our Facebook event.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
CELEBRATING DIVERSITY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION
27 October 2016 at 6pm
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The SOAS Bar Society will be holding its first event of the year. We will discuss diversity in the legal industry. Professionals from Tuckers Solicitors, Doughty Street Chambers and Nexus Chambers will be sharing their experiences.
“How can we effectively promote diversity in the legal profession?” “What can the profession and individual firms/chambers do to address diversity issues?” |
Joining us in this discussion are:
Hind Ibrahim - Solicitor at Tuckers Julia Thomas - Solicitor at Tuckers Gary Green - Barrister at Doughty Street Chambers Nazneen Jivraj - Future pupil barrister at Nexus Chambers & SOAS Alumna DRESS CODE: BUSINESS ATTIRE. PLACES ARE LIMITED. REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. NB. Attendees will be expected to remain for the duration, excluding the networking and drinks session. This is to limit disturbances and to show respect to the speakers. |
