The National Community Law Project CIC
Cardiff University Women in Law Society
Woman in Law was created in 2022 as a platform to empower and represent all women in law as both normal citizens and in the profession. It has fostered an excellent community that has allowed the inspiration, education and building of networks for females in the sector. It is inclusive to all demographics with the common goal of empowering women and all gender minorities in the workplace.
You may find links to their social medias below:
"We are founding this society in 2022 at Cardiff University to provide a platform for all women in law, both as citizens but also members of the legal profession. We noticed that there was a significant lack of support offered to women, specifically those from working class backgrounds. So, I decided to form this society to offer an inclusive and caring community hosting events to inspire, educate and help others build their network.
The membership is not limited to female law students and comprises of a variety of degree subjects and genders, all with the common interest in promoting women in law. We offer low cost membership, priced at £2, to all students which allows us to be an accessible and open platform for all. CU Women in Law Society is proud to be a society for all those who identify as women and non-binary. We support all women and gender minorities in claiming their place in the legal industry." - La'Shaunna Williamson (Founder, President)
Our planned events:
Meet the committee event
Presidents Networking Event- with other law-based law societies at Cardiff University
Coffee morning
Networking evening
Bingo Lingo
International Womens Day event
Women's History Event
Quiz's
Panels of inspirational/successful/ working women in law
Workshops
CV checker + Cover Letter tools and tips
Our committee members:
La'Shaunna Williamson- President & Founder
Hannah Bartley- Vice President & Co-founder
Lucy Wooldridge- Secretary & Co-founder
Asia Cassell- Treasurer & Co-founder
Esmee Chamberlain- Publicity Officer & Co-founder
Imogen Martin- Charity & Fundraising Officer & Co-founder
Lauren Douglas-Shea- Wellbeing Officer & Co-founder
Mia Pass- Corporate Relations Officer & Co-founder
Jess Adams- Corporate Relations Officer
Tabs Taylor- Events Officer
Megan Dowmund- Events Officer
The link to sign up to our society (membership being £2, the price being low to improve access into law whilst still maintaining fantastic events): https://www.cardiffstudents.com/activities/society/cuwomeninlawsociety/
Women in Law members have an exclusive fast track in NCLP's application process to become volunteers and gain excellent legal work experience. If you provide proof that you're a registered member there, you will get trained and onboarded as a volunteer paralegal without needing to do a formal interview. You will get 1st hand client contact and legal case work that will significantly boost your skills and CV.
Complete the application you can download on our join us page and email it over to my email at daniel.o@communitylawproject.com with expressed interest to join the role as part of The National Community Law Project CIC. From there I will review your application if it meets our basic competencies and I will take you through the rest of the process from there.
