Leeds Law School meet with Law Society president

Lubna Shuja, who is the society’s first Asian and Muslim president and seventh female president, met with students and colleagues at Leeds Beckett University recently. 

She spoke about her journey through the legal profession and her rise to the presidency of the Law Society, the independent professional body that represents solicitors in England and Wales. 

Lubna also discussed with students their pro-bono work as part of Leeds Law School’s Law Clinic and Support Through Court, initiatives which give students the opportunity to provide free legal advice and assistance to members of the public. 

Students had the opportunity to ask Lubna questions, quizzing her on a range of subjects including balancing work and study, and the compulsory study of certain law subjects and their importance to practice.

As president of the Law Society, Lubna works across the country to champion the work of more than 200,000 solicitors, representing their interests to the government, media and the wider public. 

Leeds Law School LLB student Zeenat Azhar said: “I really enjoyed listening to [Lubna] give an insight into the struggles she faced in her legal journey, her determination and perseverance to combat stereotypes, and the difficulties she faced in getting to her current position.

“I also loved hearing about what aspects of her presidential plan she has fulfilled and what’s next.”

Professor Deveral Capps, Dean of Leeds Law School said: “Welcoming Lubna to Leeds Beckett was a wonderful opportunity for our students to meet a true legal VIP. We are grateful to Lubna and the Law Society for making the time to come and visit us and find out a little more about what we do."

Leeds Law School has a rich heritage and is a key educator of legal professionals in the Leeds and West Yorkshire region.  It works extensively with law firms and other businesses to support students with work placements and encourages employers to hire talented graduates that will energise their team and support the local community.

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