Law School celebrates outstanding student success at prize-giving ceremony
The University of Huddersfield’s Law School has celebrated the exceptional achievements of its students at a special prize-giving ceremony, held on Friday 18th July 2025 as part of the wider graduation celebrations.
The event brought together students, their families, friends, academic staff and local legal professionals for an afternoon of celebration and recognition of outstanding academic success. It was a chance to shine a spotlight on students who have gone above and beyond in their studies – many achieving the highest marks in their subjects or year groups.
The student achievement awards ceremony allows us to recognise the achievements of the very best of the best of our law students across all four years of our degree courses. The links we have with the local legal profession means that the majority of our prizes are sponsored by local law firms. Many of those presenting prizes from local law firms are our graduates.
Natalie Prowse - Senior Lecturer in Law
Prizes
Prizes were awarded across a range of areas including Business Law, Family Law, Employment Law and Advocacy. Special recognition went to Sophie Spowage-Hill, who received the Exceptional Contribution to the Law School Community Award, for her dedication and impact within the school.
Celebrating partnerships
The event also recognised the continued support of local law firms and partners who sponsor the awards, helping to champion the next generation of legal professionals.
One of this year’s award sponsors, Stowe Family Law, shared why they continue to support the Law School:
“We’re proud to award the Stowe Prize to a University of Huddersfield student this year. Supporting the next generation of legal professionals is something we care deeply about at Stowe Family Law. The winner has shown real legal skill, and we’re pleased to offer them recognition.”
Prize-winners 2025
- Exceptional Contribution to the Law School Community – The Law School – Sophie Spowage-Hill
- Legal Practice Prize for Best Business Law & Practice Student – Schofield Sweeney – Muhammad Hussain
- Legal Practice Prize for Best Immigration Law & Practice Student – Huddersfield & Dewsbury Incorporated Law Society – Sara Imaan
- Legal Practice Prize for Best Overall Student – Pinsent Masons – Hayden Laird Shillito
- Legal Practice Prize for Best Property Law & Practice Student – Wilkinson Woodward – Hayden Laird Shillito
- Legal Practice Prize for Best Student in Employment Law – Chadwick Lawrence – Farhan Mir
- Legal Practice Prize for Best Student in Family Law & Practice – Stowe Family Law – Hayden Laird Shillito
- Legal Practice Prize for Best Student in Litigation – Eaton Smith – Angel Nagombo
- Legal Practice Prize for Best Student in Wills & Probate – Ramsdens Solicitors – Inderjeet Singh & Ryan Brown
- Legal Practice Prize for Best Year 3 Student – The Law School – Angel Nagombo
- LLB Prize for Best Advocacy Year 2 Student – Huddersfield & Dewsbury Incorporated Law Society – Iqra Ahmed
- LLB Prize for Best Student in Equity & Trusts – OUP – James Hazell
- LLB Prize for Best Student in Family Law – Switalskis – Sophie Spowage-Hill
- LLB Prize for Best Student in Land Law – Ridley & Hall – Sumayyah Khan & James Hazell
- LLB Prize for Best Year 1 Student – The Law School – Kiera Goldthorpe
- LLB Prize for Best Year 2 Student – The Law School – James Hazell
- LLB Prize for Best Year 3 Student – The Law School – Anam Amjid
