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Members of »ÆÉ«²Ö¿â’s Law School enjoyed a celebration evening at the House of Lords after winning the Law School Challenge.

encourages teams from universities and law schools around the country to engage in fun and imaginative ways to fundraise on behalf of two free legal advice charities – and . The money raised is then used by the charities to offer free legal advice and raise awareness of the services they provide.

The organising committee for the Law School Challenge, made up of 26 students, ended up raising the most money by undertaking a string of innovative ideas.

Beginning in January, the campaign began with a quiz, which included a raffle prize which money could not buy – an opportunity to shadow the President of the Leicestershire Law Society, creating considerable excitement amongst the students. This was followed up the same month with a very well supported sponsored legal walk around important legal and historical landmarks in Leicester.

In March over 100 people signed up for the ‘Java for Justice’ coffee morning, where students were invited to donate to the Law School Challenge in exchange for a fabulous networking opportunity with local professionals.

The team then combined their April fundraising event with the . This high-profile event involved national practitioners, including the President and Vice President of the Law Society of England and Wales, during which the team were able to highlight the importance of access to justice.

The winners were invited to attend the , celebrating the best pro bono activities undertaken by law students and law schools across the UK. Held at the House of Lords last month, the team included students Ruth Kargbo and Krisztina Pall, and staff members Sharan Sandhu, Serena Boulton, Louise Neilson and Alwyn Jones.

After winning the award, Krisztina said: “Taking part in the Law School Challenge meant a lot to me, as we have managed to raise more awareness about access to justice and showed that we care. Winning the Challenge and receiving an award from the Attorney General was an amazing achievement, and I am very proud of the whole team for accomplishing this!”

Ruth was equally proud, and was also mindful about what the money raised will do: “Receiving an award from the Attorney General was an incredible honour. But the true victory was helping to raise funds so more people can access justice, as they truly deserve it.”