Welcome to the Freshers Edition of Advocate Magazine. Everyone here at Advocate would like to congratulate you on gaining a place to study here at the University of Nottingham and warmly welcome you. This edition is intended to inform you about different aspects of university life here, primarily for law students.

Advocate is the University of Nottingham’s law student magazine. It is written and published by students for students. The magazine features a wide range of articles, ranging from commentary on current affairs to careers advice. This year, the magazine is expanding; particularly its online presence and we have multiple new permanent features Editors.

Students like you are the backbone of Advocate; we receive, edit and publish the articles you send us. We accept articles from all students on a wide range of topics. If you would like to write an article on a particular topic, or attend an event and write about it, we encourage you to communicate with us and we will aid you if at all possible.

We are looking for a team of journalists and an associate design editor. If you are interested in working with our team, please send your CV and a 300-word application statement to: [email protected].

Finally, we would like to thank all our sponsors and contributors for their support. We look forward to your contribution!

Best wishes for the upcoming academic year.

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Lauren Turner  President, Advocate Magazine 2014/15