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Pursuing law as a non-law student can be intimidating, stressful and sometimes disheartening. As Welfare Officer, I intend to support members’ mental health by organising regular wellbeing events or workshops to help people manage stress and other issues. I aim to be efficient in advertising resources to combat potential feelings of pressure or inadequacy for non-law students. I want to construct an inclusive environment in which students from all backgrounds feel comfortable in the society, and confident enough to explore law. As a dyslexic student studying English Lit, I understand how helpful access to wellbeing resources can be when trying to juggle academics and applications. I think it is crucial for information about support and mental health resources to be accessible, and I aim to be someone people can approach when seeking such resources. As the Head of Year Concerns Prefect in sixth form, I developed a good understanding of how to effectively promote open conversations about student wellbeing, and communicate concerns to the relevant entities. My ability to keep friendly relationships with the year group was invaluable: I was able to ensure all voices were heard and taken seriously. If elected, I would like to maintain open lines of communication between members of the society and myself by sending out anonymous forms that will help me gauge the wellbeing of society members, and plan events or send out information that align with people’s needs.