Welcome to the Bar Society

Best Academic Society 24/25 SLTA Winners

BPP University Law School Sponsored 26/27

Imagine a space where your passion for justice transforms into purpose.
The University of Greenwich Bar Society is more than just a community- it’s a movement for aspiring barristers and advocates eager to shape the future of the law. Here, we believe advocacy is not just about skills, but about embodying the pursuit of truth, fairness, and influence.

Our mission is to unlock your potential by providing the knowledge, experience, and insights needed to build a meaningful legal career. Through engaging debates, immersive workshops, mock trials, and inspiring guest speakers, we go beyond textbooks to explore the heart of advocacy, the complexities of legal practice, and the realities of life at the Bar.

In 24/25, we proudly re-launched Law School Journal 'Sui Generis', available in both print and online, serving as a platform for ideas and voices shaping the future of Law and Criminology at Greenwich. We’re excited to announce a second edition in 25/26 - stay tuned and get in touch with Dr Louise Hewitt if you'd like to contribute. 

By joining our society, you’re not just developing skills - you’re cultivating a mindset rooted in integrity, resilience, and purpose. Connect with legal pioneers, hone vital advocacy abilities, and gain firsthand experience that will set you apart in a competitive world.

If you believe in the power of law to transform society, seize this opportunity. Join the University of Greenwich Bar Society today - where your journey from passion to profession begins, guided by wisdom, purpose, and an unwavering pursuit of justice.

Your legal journey starts here - be the advocate the world needs.

Your Future in Law.

Stay Connected and Informed!
If you have any questions or want to stay updated with our latest activities, follow us on social media:

• Instagram: @barsociety_gre <https://www.instagram.com/barsociety_gre/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D>
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bar-society-at-university-of-greenwich/
• Alternatively, feel free to reach out to us via email at barsoc.greenwich@gmail.com.  
  We're here to support you - contact us anytime through email or our social media channels.

Highlights & Events:

• The Rule of Law Conversations with esteemed judges (Sir Howard Morrison, Lord Johnathan Sumption, Sir Justice Sweeting, Ben Gumpert KC): https://www.gre.ac.uk/articles/ach/hearing-from-legal-experts-the-rule-of-law-conversations-series-at-greenwich
• SLTA 24/25: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7326322603801862144
• Inside Inner Temple: Reflections from a Kingston University Student: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/shalomy-queenstan-5471a5330_today-i-had-the-privilege-of-attending-a-ugcPost-7312467394398986240-ROhD?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAEVCeYABFdSbxlH6-L1QyFgirOg_nQVs6PA 
• Gray's Inn Visit: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/during-bar-society-at-university-of-greenwich-ugcPost-7462232780148502528-7GuP/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAEVCeYABFdSbxlH6-L1QyFgirOg_nQVs6PA
• Prof. Fuyuko Takita from Japan, Hiroshima University "Global Citizenship & Universal Responsibility": https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bar-society-at-university-of-greenwich_bar-society-at-university-of-greenwichs-activity-7460115989473456128-Wo2S?utm_medium=ios_app&rcm=ACoAAEVCeYABFdSbxlH6-L1QyFgirOg_nQVs6PA&utm_source=social_share_send&utm_campaign=copy_link
• Non-Law Into Law Confernece at LSE (at London School of Economics and Political Science campus): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/daria-ilyushenkova-800190285_the-non-law-into-law-conference-this-was-ugcPost-7440136610601570304-MZWr?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAEVCeYABFdSbxlH6-L1QyFgirOg_nQVs6PA
• Bar Society's Visit to Law Society Headquarters: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bar-society-at-university-of-greenwich_members-of-bar-society-at-university-of-greenwich-activity-7437203712864874496-M3zz?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAEVCeYABFdSbxlH6-L1QyFgirOg_nQVs6PA
• Human Rights Evening with Vicki Prais: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/vicki-prais-5862151_thank-you-to-daria-ilyushenkova-and-the-lovely-activity-7419670269499338753-Nin7?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAEVCeYABFdSbxlH6-L1QyFgirOg_nQVs6PA
• BPP's Advocate of the Year 2026:  https://www.linkedin.com/posts/daria-ilyushenkova-800190285_exciting-news-weve-officially-assembled-activity-7381946068760039424-FVNx?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAEVCeYABFdSbxlH6-L1QyFgirOg_nQVs6PA
• Greenwich University Law Journal 'Sui Generis' online version, first edition: https://www.gre.ac.uk/docs/rep/communications-and-recruitment/greenwich-university-law-journal

The Bar Society Team 2026/2027

- Co-Presidents - Zahra Rashid & Yunus Karim
- Vice-President - Insia Naqvi
- Treasurer - Bisarad Paudel 
- General Secretary - Elyza Lynn West
- Events Coordinator - Ricardo Toma
- Diversity and Inclusion Officer - Asia Shinanjee
- Social Media Officer - Lizza Maurya
- Inns of the Court Officer - Zahra Rashid
- Mini-Pupillage Officer - Bisarad Paudel

On behalf of everyone at the Bar Society, thank you. We look forward to seeing you soon!