Description
Who Are We?
The University of Bristol Criminal Justice Society was established in 2021. Our society aims to help facilitate our member's interests and connections for a career within the criminal justice system. With a holistic approach to criminal justice, we help cater for both law and non-law students.
Whilst helping our members develop connections with the profession, we actively encourage a critical examination and discussion of the justice system from a range of perspectives and disciplines.
Upcoming events:
We host a range of events across the many branches of the criminal justice system. Our events consist of talks and panel events, socials, court visits, debate and mooting, trips out of the city and more!
Our events are a perfect way to enhance your CV, develop connections within the profession and meet like-minded people!
Keep an eye out on our Instagram and visit our website https://cjsbristol.wixsite.com/website.
Some headline events (TB1):
'Give it a go!' debate- come and meet us in Senate house to join in on a chill debate about issues facing criminal justice in England and Wales. Should we have a death penalty? Should juries be abolished? Should cannabis be decriminalised? Come and have a drink and discussion with us- open to members AND non-members!
'When Criminal Justice goes wrong - overturning wrongful convictions'- What happens when there is a miscarrage of justice? Join us and Chris Kessling from the the Inns of Court College of Advocacy for our first speaker event of the year. Interested in becoming a barrister? Chris will also be discussing the Bar Practice Course and what the ICCA has to offer.
Crown Court group trip/social- Ever wanted to see what happens inside of a courtroom? Join us for a trip to the Bristol Crown Court to watch advocacy in action. This group session will be ran by our committee members who are regulars at the court. They will be able to disclose all the rules and ettiquete of the courtroom so you don't have to feel nervous or lost. Afterwards, we will be hosting a social to discuss what we've seen, or anything else!
Criminal law moot- Join the Criminal Justice Society in our first moot of the year. A great opportunity to enhance your CV and advocacy skills. Details to be confirmed.
Supreme Court tour- Our trip for TB1 has been confirmed: we are taking you to London for a tour of the UK Supreme Court and a visit to Parliament! Your CJS membership lets you join us for a subsidised trip to the capital city and a tour of the highest court in the nation. Before that, we will have an opportunity to sit in the Supreme Court's public gallery and do some tourism in Westminster, seeing sights like Big Ben, the London Eye, Westminster Abbey, and Parliament (optional visit to House of Commons public gallery for those interested).
Please keep up to date on our instagram for information about the above and our other TB1 events. TB2 events are to be announced at the end of the year.
Membership
Our membership fee is split into £5 for a full year and £3 for half a year.
If you need assistance covering the cost of your membership fee, please email us. All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality and on a no-questions-asked basis.
Meet the 2025-2026 Committee:
President: Jacob Baker
Vice-President: Eliza Ali
Secretary: Eshal Sajid
Treasurer: Orlando Manton
Careers Secretary: Deborah Chan
Press Secretary: Katy Lynch
EDI and Wellbeing Officer: Lexi Hughes
If you have any questions or would like to learn more, feel free to email us and check out our Instagram to stay updated!
Let's chat!
Instagram: Bristol CJS
Our Website: Bristol CJS
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Terms and conditions
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Membership Fee Inclusions
Prior to signing up to a Club or Society speak to the Committee to find out what your membership includes and if there are any further expenses throughout the year.
Service Standards
All Club or Society members can expect to receive:
- The opportunity to attend regular meetings, events, activities, trips and socials as arranged.
- The opportunity to stand for a committee position or vote in their elections (Bristol students only).
- For Sports Club – to attend regular training sessions and have the opportunity to be selected for the teams.
Code of Conduct
When joining a club or society you are agreeing to abide by the constitution, general rules, regulations and policies of University of Bristol Students’ Union and also the Club or Society Code of Conduct which sets out the level of behaviour & discipline expected of all Club & Society members.
Refund Policy
Any customer who pays for a membership subscription to a Bristol SU Society, Sports Club, Student Media and initiatives has a 14 day cooling off period from the time and date of purchase during which they have the right to cancel the subscription and receive a full refund. If you do decide to cancel within the 14 days, Bristol SU will refund your payment within a further 30 days of the cancellation. To request a refund please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk
Data sharing (Sports Club members only)
Please be aware that Bristol SU may share data relating to the members of its sports clubs with the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health (a department of the University). This information may be used for the purposes of communicating direct with these members and/or to cross-reference against SEH's Sports Pass membership records.
As part of Bristol SU's membership of British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Bristol SU may have to share data on to its sports clubs members so BUCS can, from time to time, communicate with these members.
Data sharing (Societies members only)
If you're joining one of the societies listed below please be aware that your name and email address will be shared with Bristol Hub for the purpose of keeping you up to date with their activities through their email “The Week”:
AIESEC Bristol, AMICUS Bristol, Anti-Slavery Society, Bristol Feminists, Bristol Friends of MSF, Bristol Marrow, Bristol Social Enterprise Society, Bristol Student Action for Refugees, Bristol University Amnesty International, Conservation Group, Bristol University Oxfam Group, Bristol University Sustainability Team, Bristol Volunteers for Development Abroad, Engineers Without Borders, Howard League for Penal Reform Student Society, International Affairs Society, Medsin Bristol, Model United Nations, and Vegetarian and Vegan Society.
For more information on Bristol Hub visit: http://www.bristolhub.org.
If you do not want your details shared with the Hub please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk.
These terms shall be governed by English law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Nothing in these terms shall exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
