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ϳԹ Law students shine with double win at the Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards 2026

ϳԹ hasdemonstratedits strength in legal education with a remarkable double success at the,one of the most prestigious legal events in the region’s professional calendar.

The awards,held annually and widely attended by leaders from law, business and academia, celebrate excellence across the legal sector in the West Midlands.

Outstanding Student Contribution of the Year

Final-year law student Khadija Bashar washonouredwith the Outstanding Student Contribution of the Year 2026 award, sponsored by Access Managed Services. This accoladerecognisesher exceptional dedication to social justice and anti-racism work, reflecting the values of professionalism, empathy and community commitment that define future legal professionals.

Khadija'sachievement wasimpressive given that she was one of three ϳԹ students shortlisted for the award, alongside peers Hafsah Shahid and Halima Rahman.

Pro Bono impactrecognised

ϳԹ’s contribution to widening access to justice was furtherrecognisedwith the Pro Bono Award 2026, sponsored by LEAP, for the transformational work of its Law Clinic. The Clinic delivers free legal advice and support to communities across Birmingham, giving students real-world experience while making a meaningful difference to those who most need legal help.

Fiona Farrell, Director and Associate Professor at theϳԹLaw Clinic, described the double success as a “landmark year of growth, innovation and measurable impact”.She underlined the importance of strong partnerships withorganisationssuch as , , andin delivering high-impact pro bono work.

Real-worldexperience,real-worldreward

These awards highlight how ϳԹ’s lawprogrammesgo beyond academic excellence, offering students opportunities to engage in meaningful legal practice and community work. Such experiences not only enhance employability but also cultivate future legal professionals who are socially aware, ethically grounded andpractice-ready.

Ifdz’rinspired by this success and ready to make your mark in the legal world, why not explore your options with us?

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Success at events likethe Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards shows that ϳԹ law students are not just learning the law –ٳ’rliving it, shaping theircommunitiesand building careers with purpose.

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