New award for high-performing Law students

The University of Portsmouth has entered into a new collaborative relationship with the UK’s largest specialist family law firm, Stowe Family Law LLP, who provide a wide range of family law services including divorce, financial matters, child law, civil partnerships and domestic abuse cases.

Stowe Family Law are offering the ‘Stowe Family Law Prize’, which will be awarded to the highest performing student in the M33219 Family and Child Law module. The Prize consists of two days’ work experience at Stowe Family Law’s Portsmouth office, a wonderful opportunity for the winning student to gain an insight into the world of family law and sit alongside experts in the field.

Dr Shane McKinder, Associate Head for Student Experience in the Faculty of Business and Law, said: “We are thrilled to collaborate with Stowe Family Law LLP in offering this exceptional opportunity to our highest-performing student in the Family and Child Law module. This prize not only acknowledges the student's academic excellence, but also provides them with invaluable hands-on experience in a leading family law firm. 

“At the University of Portsmouth, we are dedicated to nurturing our students' talents and helping them bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world practice. The Stowe Family Law Prize is a testament to our commitment to our students' success and their future careers in the legal profession.”

Liza Gatrell, Team Leader Partner at Stowe Family Law Portsmouth, said: “This award recognises the recipients outstanding achievement in the family law module and allows them the opportunity to gain some work experience with us. As a firm, we are committed to helping future generations of lawyers grow and succeed. It is exciting to be able to partner with the University of Portsmouth and celebrate success.”