Students and law school staff from across the UK gathered in the House of Lords on Tuesday 30th March 2010 to be recognised for their outstanding achievements in the field of legal pro bono work. The annual LawWorks & Attorney General Student Awards were again endorsed and presented by the Attorney General, Baroness Scotland QC.

The Winners

Best Contribution by a Law School

Northumbria University

Best Contribution by an Individual Student

Natasha Yusof (University of Warwick)

Best Team of Students

Queen Mary, University of London

Best New Pro Bono Activity

University of Durham

Northumbria University came out on top in the 'Law School' category for the second time in three years, repeating their feat of 2008. Their Student Law Office remains a unique feature on the pro bono landscape, involving all final year law students in real casework throughout the year.

Former University of Warwick student, Natasha Yusof was a popular winner in the 'Individual' category. Her tireless commitment to working on human rights projects in Afghansitan was an inspiration to all present. Since graduating, Natasha continues to work with Femin Ijtihad, the organisation she set up whilst studying.

In the category for best new activity, the University of Durham collected the award for their very first organised pro bono project, helping the parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities when it comes to their tribunal hearings.

Finally, law students from Queen Mary won the award for best team of students in respect of their Pink Law initiative. The project provides legal advice to the LGBT community and was short-listed in the new activity category last year.

The event also saw the Attorney General present the inaugural Access to Justice Foundation Student Prize to George Gordon of BPP Law School for his winning article on pro bono costs orders.