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Leeds Law School talent shines bright at awards ceremony
Leeds Law School has marked the outstanding academic achievements of its students with an award ceremony at The Queen’s Hotel in Leeds on Wednesday 19 July, in partnership with leading law firms across the UK.
Celebrating the success of talented students at the Law School at Leeds Beckett University in the academic year 2022/23, prizes were awarded in 88 categories, including individual performance across different modules, as well as top performing students across each year group.
Dean of Leeds Law School, Professor Deveral Capps, said: “Yet again, our students have raised the bar and produced some outstanding work this year. I am impressed year after year by the levels of achievement from our students, and these prizes are an opportunity to celebrate their continued success.”
Helen Crockett from Crockett & Co Solicitors was pleased to present Erika Rix with the Prize for Family Law at the event. Helen said: “Congratulations to Erika and all the other winners. The awards have really showcased the high level of expertise and excellence on display at Leeds Beckett’s Law School, which is exciting for us to see as an employer in the Leeds city region.
“Crockett & Co are committed to the Leeds community and promoting homegrown talent, and work closely with the Law School to give placement opportunities in the family law field, which can lead to jobs in the future. We wish students every success as they enter the industry.”
Helen Crockett presenting Erika Rix with the Prize for Family Law
Prize winners were rewarded with mini pupillages and placements at top legal firms, mentoring and career consultation opportunities, as well as cash prizes.
Congratulations to all our winners listed below, and huge thanks to our sponsors for their continued support and generous prize donations.
- David Thompson - Leeds Law School Prize for Best Employment Law Essay
- Grace Crellin - Consilia Legal Prize for Family Law and Practice
- Charlotte Henshall - Blacks Solicitors Prize for Employment Law and Practice
- Rachael Charles - Leeds Law School Prize for Property Law and Practice
- Charlotte Henshall - Leeds Law School Prize for Commercial Law and Practice
- Samantha Prior - Capsticks LLP Prize for Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence
- Kelsey Stafford - Ison Harrison Prize for Civil Litigation
- Kelsey Stafford and Isabel Kerr – joint winners of the Walker Morris Prize for Commercial Dispute Resolution
- Amy Underwood - Clarion Prize for Business Law and Practice
- Charlotte Henshall - Levi Solicitors Prize for Commercial Leases
- Kelsey Stafford - Pinsent Masons Prize for Private Acquisitions
- Charlotte Henshall - Harrison Bundey Prize for Criminal Litigation
- Kateryna Soloviei - Leeds Law School Prize for the Best Overall Performance on the Masters of Laws International Business Law
- Peter Firbank - Leeds Law School Prize for Independent Legal Research Project July 2023
- Urszula Cienin - Jones Myers Prize Awarded for the Best Overall Performance on Master of Laws of England and Wales March 2023
- Peter Firbank Leeds Law School Prize Awarded for the Best Overall Performance on Master of Laws of England and Wales July 2023
- Jessica Hughes - Leeds Law School Prize for the Best Overall Performance on the GDL July 2023
- Richard McCulloch - Leeds Law School Prize for the Best Overall Performance on the GDL March 2023
- Andrew Peretti - Leeds Law School Prize for Independent Legal Research Project July 2023
- Charlotte Robinson - Leeds Law School Prize for Contract Law
- Helen Dobson - Leeds Law School Prize for Property Law
- Oliver Swinnock - Leeds Law School Prize for Equity and Trusts
- Humaida Whitely, Leeds Law School Prize for European Union Law
- Catriona Blake - Leeds Law School Prized for Tort Law
- Peter Firbank - Leeds Law School Prize for Criminal Law
- Richard McCulloch - Leeds Law School Prize for Independent Legal Research Project
- Mohammad Ullah - Ridley and Hall Prize for Public Law
- Lorraine Opiyo - Leeds Law School Prize for Global Security, Counter Terrorism and Justice
- Lucia Diggle - Mincoffs Solicitors LLP Prize for Company Law
- Alana Blake - Addleshaw Goddard Prize for Corporate and Business Law
- Alex Campbell - Thomson Reuters Prize for UK Anti-Terrorism Law
- Alex Campbell - Front Row Legal Prize for Media and Entertainment Law
- Alex Campbell - Leeds Law School Prize for Employment Law
- Alex Hornby - Addleshaw Goddard Prize for Commercial Law
- Ali Al Saffar - Leeds Law School Prize for International Trade Law
- Ali Al Saffar - Leeds Law School Prize for Law of the EU's Internal Market
- Natalie Housam - Oxford University Press Prize for International Human Rights Law
- Emily Hopper - Leeds Law School Prize for Legal and Employability Skills
- Charlotte Robinson - Leeds Law School Prize for Tort Law March 2023
- Chloe Pettitt - Thrive Law Prize for Employment Law (Extended Study)
- Chloe Pettitt - Leeds Law School Prize for Company Law (Extended Study)
- Claudia Jackson - David Ake & Co Prize for Criminal Law
- Connor Marlow - Leeds Law School Prize for Applied Criminal Law
- Darcy Roberts - Leeds Law School Prize for Placement (Day Release)
- David Thompson - Virtuoso Legal Prize for Intellectual Property Law
- Deborah Speight - Leeds Law Society Prize Awarded for Outstanding Achievement and Contribution
- Deborah Speight - Park Square Barristers Prize Awarded for the Best Graduating Student on the LLB
- Deborah Speight - Ridley & Hall Prize for Mental Health Law
- Deborah Speight - Harrison Bundey Prize for Criminal Evidence
- Deborah Speight - Squire Patton Boggs Prize for Law Clinic
- Deborah Speight - Stowe Family Law Prize for Child Law
- Deya Panesar - Leeds Law School Prize for Best Overall Performance on Year 2 of the LLB Law with Criminology
- Eleanor Booth - DLA Piper Prize Awarded for the Best Overall Performance on Year 2 of the LLB
- Eleanor Booth - Leeds Law School Prize for Property Law
- Eleanor Booth - Leeds Law School Prize for Equity and Trusts
- Holly Englefield - DAC Beachcroft Prize for Medical Law
- Ella Johnson - Leeds Law School Prize for Best Overall Performance on Year 2 of the LLB Law with International Business Management
- Elle Benefer - Minster Law Prize for the Best Performing CILEx Student
- Elle Benefer - Cohen Cramer Prize for Civil Litigation
- Erika Rix - Crockett & Co Solicitors Prize for Family Law
- Gabriella Dalla Pria - CPS Prize for the Best Overall Dissertation
- George Roe-Evans - Leeds Law School Prize for Best Overall Performance on Year 2 of the LLB Law with Finance
- Hannah Evans - Trinity Chambers Prize for Advocacy
- Hannah Evans - Leeds Law School Prize for Law of the EU
- Holly Coles - Leeds Law School Prize for Best Graduating Student on the LLB Law with International Business Management or International Business
Holly Coles being presented with the Prize for Best Graduating Student on the LLB Law with International Business Management or International Business course
- Isobel Dorling - Leeds Law School Prize for Public Law
- Jemma Fieldsend - Leeds Law School Prize for Placement (Year-Long)
- Kate Winters - Leeds Law School Prize for International Trade Law
- Kateryna Soloviei - Leeds Law School Prize for Dissertation
- Katy Clarke - Law School Prize for Construction Law
- Louise Campbell - Schofield Sweeney Prize for Best Student Performance on Conveyancing
- Madeleine Syree - Leeds Law School Prize for Best Overall Performance on Year 1 of the LLB Law with Criminology
- Muiris O Ceidigh - Leeds Law School Prize for Best Overall Performance at Irish Law Society
- Oonagh McCall - Thomson Reuters Prize for Competition Law
- Aaliyah Shah - Gateley Legal Prize for Client Care Skills
- Poppy Hulatt - Leeds Law School Prize for Best Graduating Student on the LLB Law with Finance
- Samantha Owen - Leeds Law School Prize for Democracy, Rule of Law and Human Rights
- Sarah Blakemore - Leeds Law School Prize for Independent Legal Research Project March 2023
- Stine Jensen - Leeds Law School prize for Genocide and War Crimes
- Eve Million - Irwin Mitchell Prize for Best Overall Graduating Student on an LLB 'Law with' Course
- Eve Million - Leeds Law School Prize for Best Graduating Student on the LLB Law with Criminology
Eve Million being presented with her awards
- Yash Bhargava - Leeds Law School Prize for Corporate Law
- Yash Bhargava - Leeds Law School Prize for Intellectual Property Law
- Yash Bhargava - Leeds Law School Prize for EU Antitrust Law
- Yash Bhargava - Leeds Law School Prize for Private International Trade Law
- Yusuf Shaikh - Leeds Law School Prize for English Legal System
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