Oldham Business Management School's Legal Students of the Year was announced at a special ceremony.

The awards were given to students who have performed well academically in their first year of study and those who have put effort into their work.

The now second year law students congregated together with first and third year students to be awarded prizes for their efforts and to spur them on in their three year degree studies.

Three students were selected to receive a cash reward which is sponsored by Wrigley Clayton Solicitors of Union Street. Paul Vincent, a senior partner of the firm was on hand on the day to congratulate the students.

Aziz Rahmen and Depali Begum both took awards for Best Overall Student. Both students had performed so well in their course, that the judges took the unprecedented step of awarding both of them.

Depali of Shaw received the award for superb attendance through out the course and Aziz of Ashton scooped the award for achieving just 1% higher in assessments than Depali. Both student intend to continue their studies to become practicing solicitors.

The Student who has achieved through Adversity Award went to Quadsia Rane. Quadsia has been determined to continue studies through difficult personal circumstances. At 27, he is married and intends on joining the Graduate scheme in the police force on completing his degree.

Last years winners used their cash prizes toward a trip to the European Parliaments in Belgium arranged by the Law department at the Business School.

Tutor, Craig Hughes said, "I am very proud of the efforts of our students. They work hard through out the year and these awards are to acknowledge the work they have done so far. We have students who continue to study through exception circumstances and it is important that their desire to learn is recognised. Many thanks to Wrigley Clayton Solicitors who back this ceremony and see the importance of encouraging local skills.