If you are interested in the environment and are studying law or environmental science, being a member of UKELA is an invaluable way to start your professional career. Enhance your professional skills, add to your CV and start building your own professional network. Follow the tabs at the top of the page to find out more about all these fantastic opportunities.

Students

Our student pages are for all students studying law, environmental science and any other discipline with relevance to environmental law

Welcome!

Join us for just £15 a year (FREE if you’re studying an undergraduate whether or not you're studying environmental law module, environmental science or policy, or volunteering in an environmental law clinic) to:

Attend UKELA events free or at discounted rates at Career events
Join the Student Networking group to hear about events and student competitions (Moot competition and Andrew Lees essay prize)
Opportunity to apply for Student vocational bursary and Wildlife Law Bursary
A wealth of career advice and events
Access weekly newsletter and bi-monthly e-law and opportunity to co-author an article for publication
Access to members only materials and recorded events
Join the student’s Facebook group once you're a signed up member
Join a Groups and volunteer to help on consultations responses and events
Join your local Regional Group to start building your personal network
Become a University Rep
Receive a Student Newsletter
New for 2023 - Mentoring scheme

e-law student publication opportunity

Interested in co-authoring a hot topic article with a environmental professional? We provide opportunities for students to publish their work in our members' journal, e-law, circulated to over 1500 practitioners. Please submit a short (less than 500 words) abstract for consideration by email to our Student Advisors. If selected, your article should be written with the assistance of a practitioner in that field. Articles can be on the e-law issue theme or on any topic related to environmental law.

Why be a student member
I joined UKELA as a student because I thought environmental law was the area I wanted to practice in but my law course didn’t have a module. As a member I had access to invaluable resources to learn about the sector giving me greater confidence when applying for pupillage to specialise in planning and environmental law. Standing as a UKELA trustee I've met people from a broad range of organisational roles giving me an insight into the wider field. It’s been beneficial to me at every stage of my career and I really enjoy organising Junior UKELA events. Odette Chalaby, junior barrister, No5 Chambers

Student Advisers

Student advisers are appointed for a period of two years to act as an interface between student members and UKELA's Council. They help ensure UKELA is as relevant and accessible to student members as possible. They keep Council up to date with student activity and keep student members informed about forthcoming competitions, volunteering opportunities and events via a student networking Google group, social media channels and termly student newsletter.

We're delighted to confirm the appointment of four new advisers:

Archie Adams (LLB, Manchester Metropolitan University)
Tanya Bellows (LLM Legal Practice, Bournemouth University)
Emma Mody (Law & Professional Practice MSc, King's College London)
Sienna Penson (LLB, University of Sussex)

Meet our student advisers

Archie Adams

Graduated 2025 in law at Manchester Metropolitan he spent his 2nd year in Prague, through the Erasmus scheme, studying the environmental law and policy units including: Geopolitics of the climate crisis; Environmental law and Policy; Environmental Law of the Sea; and International Climate Law in a Human Rights Context. He has a particular interest in the rights of nature and is also a member of PEBA.

Tanya Bellows

Following a BSc in Environmental Science and several years working, Tanya is currently studying for the LLM at Bournemouth University. She is keen to bridge the gap between science and action and has a particular interest on sustainable land-use including agriculture. Having attended the 2024 Conference in Manchester and is excited to be part of the team.

Emma Mody

Currently studying Law and Professional Practice Msc at King's College London, following Environmental Geoscience BSc at University of Bristol. She is excited to use her understanding of both science and legal courses to support and expand UKELA’s student activities, engaging our current student membership and inspiring others to get involved.

Sienna Penson

An LLB Law student at the University of Sussex and an aspiring solicitor, following A'levels in Environmental Science and Law. Sienna's passionate about addressing environmental challenges and exploring how legal frameworks can drive a sustainable future. She's keen to engage with, and learn from, UKELA's like-minded professional members.

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