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The Cranworth Law Society is a collegiate, representative society of law students at Downing College, Cambridge. Although it was founded as the law society of Downing College, it is today open to membership of non-law students and members of other colleges. Founded in 1921 with a membership of 26 students and faculties, it is today the largest collegiate law society at the University of Cambridge. It is named after Robert Rolfe, 1st Baron Cranworth, who served twice as Lord Chancellor and was an elected Fellow of Downing College.

History and founding
At its first meeting, the members were welcomed by Harold Hazeltine. At the second meeting, the Emeritus Downing Professor of the Laws of England Courtney Kenny gave a speech in honour of Lord Cranworth.

Robert Yewdall Jennings was president of the society in his third year of university, and later honorary president of the society.

Importance of:


 * John Hopkins
 * Graham Virgo

Guest speakers have included:

Notable members:
 * John Dyson, Lord Dyson gave a speech at the Cranworth's annual dinner in 2013.
 * Elizabeth Cooke, Law Commissioner of England and Wales.
 * Farmida Bi


 * Sir Arthur Watts
 * Jim Wallace, Baron Wallace of Tankerness
 * Professor Sir Derek Bowett
 * Remi Fani-Kayode, President 1944–1945