The University of Sheffield
School of Law

Alumni Profiles

Click on the quotes below for testimonials from some of our former students.

"I was one of the founding members of Freelaw"

Joy Amis - Associate, Herbert Smith LLP

LLB Law (2002)

From Sheffield to Hong Kong to Leeds to London

Stephen Gale - Partner, Herbert Smith LLP

LLB Law (1979)

"Supportive and friendly staff"

Etay Katz - Partner, Allen & Overy LLP

LLB Law (1997)

"Law at Sheffield enjoys an excellent reputation in the professions"

Judge Maurice Kay, Lord Justice of Appeal and Vice President of the Court of Appeal - Civil Division

LLB Law (1964), PhD (1971)

"A well respected university with a wonderful student atmosphere"

Lucy Palmer - Trainee Solicitor, Herbert Smith LLP

LLB Law with Spanish (2009)

"The School of Law literally gave me the education I needed to change the world"

Peter Mahy - Managing Partner, Howells Solicitors, 2010 Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year

LLB Law (1993)

"A truly great place to study"

Martin McKervey - Partner, Nabarro LLP

LLB Law (1984)

"I'm still in Sheffield 43 years later and I would never think of leaving"

Judge Michael Murphy - Circuit Judge Sheffield Crown Court - Civil Division

LLB Law (1971), MA Criminology (1972)

"I had huge fun and made great friends whilst I was in Sheffield"

Frances Murphy - Head of Global Corporate Practice, Slaughter and May

LLB (Hons) (1979)

Are you an alumnus? Would you be happy to provide us with an update on where you are now, and your thoughts on your time at Sheffield for a profile? Then please contact Nicole Warmus: n.warmus@sheffield.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)114 222 6758