The Law School Challenge is back this autumn!
The aim of the challenge is to raise funds for both charities to support the facilitation of free legal advice and to raise awareness of the services available.
The winning prizes include:
- A LawWorks and Attorney General Award Student Award for the team that raises the largest amount of funds as well as Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards for teams that managed to raise £2000, £1000 and £500.
- Invitations to the LawWorks and Attorney General's Student Pro Bono awards held at the House of Commons. Take a look at the LawWorks and Attorney General Student Pro Bono Awards to find out more.
- A special yet-to-be-announced midway challenge prize.
- Unique opportunities to meet with representatives from the legal professions.
- The opportunity to help fund vital pro bono legal advice for those in need, and to make a significant contribution to the pro bono community.
Registration for the Law School Challenge 2024/25 is now closed.
The challenge ends at 11pm on Tuesday 8th April
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What do I need before I can register a team?
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To register a team for the Law School Challenge you will need the following information.
- The name of the institution that you are representing
- A team name
- A team captain (and their contact details)
- A vice team captain (and their contact details)
- An Academic contact (and their contact details)
- Details/handles/names of any social media accounts that you will be using to support your activities in the challenge
See also: How to register for the
Law School Challenge 2024-25.
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What does the challenge involve?
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We are looking for teams from Universities and Law Schools around the country to come up with fun and imaginative ways to fundraise on behalf of both free legal advice charities.
Past fundraising activities have included sky diving, a gala boxing evening, cake bakes and mock trials.
We are looking for one team, of any size, from each institution and full support will be provided throughout the process. The winners of the challenge will be the team that raises the most amount of money when the challenge ends.
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Get in touch!
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We are hoping that this year’s competition will be even bigger and better with more universities taking part.
Keep us up to date with all your fundraising activities by following us on social media ad using the hashtag #lawschoolchallenge
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Law_Challenge
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawschoolchallenge
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawchallenge/
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Who is taking part in the challenge?
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The universities listed below have registered to participate in the challenge this year. Follow the link to find their fundraising page and contribute to their success:
- Anglia Ruskin University
- Birmingham City University
- City, University of London
- De Montford University
- Durham University
- Hertfordshire Law School
- London School of Economics
- Nottingham Law School
- Swansea University
- University of Birmingham
- University of Huddersfield
- University of Manchester
- University of Sheffield
- University of South Wales
- University of Surrey
- University of Westminster
- University of York
- Winchester University
- Worcester University
Law School Challenge Volunteer Coordinator
Vacancy Deadline: 2 Aug 2025 23:59
We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to help lead our nationwide fundraising challenge, the Law School Challenge. You will be working with two leading legal charities, Advocate and LawWorks. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about justice and interested in the legal sector.
Role Description
- Plan and promote the Law School Challenge; lead on this nationwide project
- Communicate with universities and students, encouraging them to participate in the Challenge
- Recruit Law School Challenge teams from across the country
- Motivate Law School Challenge teams using email, phone and a wide range of social media channels
- Produce and send out fundraising resources to assist Law School Challenge teams
Read the full job description here.
Apply online by sending your CV and cover letter to fundraising@lawworks.org.uk.
Contact usIf you have any queries, please contact: lawschoolchallenge@lawworks.org.uk
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