Oxford Law Society

Dear members,

Nominations for the Oxford Law Society committee are NOW OPEN. Any member of the society can stand for Committee, all we ask is that you are enthusiastic and dedicated to the committee.

Lawsoc Committee is a fantastic opportunity to make friends, organise events and learn more about the legal profession. Whether your interest lies in helping at our legendary balls and socials, planning prestigious mooting competitions or editing Verdict magazine, Lawsoc has something for you - and you're guaranteed to enjoy yourself doing it! No other society combines intense responsibility with such excellent access to graduate recruiters and partners at the world's
best law firms. Committee members are expected to work hard and attend ALL events, but the benefits are worth it. If you think that you're up to the challenge, then nominate for election:

Nominations opened today Wednesday, February 20th (6th week), and close at 4.30PM on Wednesday, 27th February(7th Week). Elections will take place after the Termly General Meeting of the Society, voting will begin at 2.30 PM on Wednesday, 5TH March (8th Week) at the Law Faculty. Candidates will have two minutes to hust at the TGM, and will be notified of the results via e-mail once voting has closed.

To nominate, simply send a 50-word manifesto via e-mail to benjamin.mcmurdo@new.ox.ac.uk and pidge a manifesto and passport-sized photo with your name and college written on the back to Benjamin Mc Murdo at New College. You must do both of the above.

If you have any questions regarding nominations, deadlines, other electoral rules or the electoral system itself, then please e-mail the Returning Officer Ryan Magee at, ryan.magee@stcatz.ox.ac.uk. For the rules constituting electoral malpractice and role explanations for committee positions please see The Oxford Law Society Constitution which is on the website www.oxfordlawsoc.com.

Good luck!

Ryan Magee, Returning Officer

Benjamin McMurdo, Deputy Returning Officer

Cat Long
Publicity Secretary
Oxford Law Society