Student societies

The University of Edinburgh's Societies offer you the chance to develop your skills and interests, network and meet like-minded people. There are a number of societies at Edinburgh Law School covering a wide range of subjects and interests across the study of law.

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BAME Law Students' Society

A group of students who identified the need for inclusion, solidarity and a safe space for BAME students in the law school.

Commercial Law Society Edinburgh

CLS Edinburgh is Scotland's first student-led organisation focused on commercial law.

ELSA Edinburgh

ELSA Edinburgh is a local branch of ELSA UK. ELSA brings together law students from all over Europe and acts as a platform for international dialogue and cultural exchange.

The Graduate Law Society

The Graduate Law Society aims to provide a social and academic resource network for all of its members. They welcome all law students over the age of 21 no matter what your programme of study.

International Law Students' Society

ILSS focuses on striking down notorious barriers to the field of law and international relations.

The Law Students' Council

The Law Students' Council (LSC) is here to help you from your first day in the Law School to your last. It is made up of about 20 students from all levels of study at the Law School.

LawTech

LawTech is a special interest group (SIG), which is part of the University of Edinburgh’s CompSoc. They are focused on the crossover between law and technology, and all the potential that includes, such as AI, Cybersecurity, IP and many more.

Lawyers Without Borders

The society aims to provide students with human rights career opportunities and research experience with our partner organisations and NGOs.

Legal Theory Society

A society for students interested in legal theory.

LGBTQ+ Law Society

A new society set up in order to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion within the law. T

Pro Bono Society

The Pro Bono Society advocates for access to justice and clinical legal education with the University of Edinburgh and beyond.

Public Law Society

Events and socials for those interested in Public Law.

The University of Edinburgh Law Society

The Law Society is one of the University's largest and most active societies. With over 1,000 active members, joining the society is a great way to make life-long friends and relax after a long day in the library.

University of Edinburgh Mooting Society

Mooting is a form of legal debate, modeled on real-life court proceedings. Every year there are two internal competitions: one just for first year students and the other for all other undergraduate and diploma students.

Women in Law Society

A society promoting gender equality which aims to lift women's voices and help career aspirations.

Edinburgh University Students' Association (EUSA)

EUSA is run for students, by students and is here to help you get the most out of your studies.