Honouring Davina Ruprah: Aspiring to Inspire

Davina Ruprah was a bright and passionate young woman pursuing her LPC (Legal Practice Course) Masters at the University of Law. Tragically, she lost her life in a car accident on 15th July 2024, along with her beloved uncle Kiran Sagoo and dear friend Sachin Kalia.

A first-class LLB Law graduate from the University of Hertfordshire, Davina was working as an Administrator at a leading law firm and was about to start a new role as a Paralegal. She was deeply passionate about helping others on their legal journey and even started an Instagram page called "Life of an Aspiring Lawyer" to share her experiences and advice. Her motto, "Aspiring to Inspire," truly reflected her generous spirit and desire to support others.

In her memory, we are raising funds for The Law Society’s Diversity Access Scheme (DAS) that provides essential support for aspiring legal professionals. The scheme focuses on scholarships, mentoring, and promoting diversity in the legal field, all causes Davina cared about deeply. A portion of the funds will also be used to create a special memorial in her name.

By contributing, you’ll help other students achieve their dreams and honour Davina’s legacy. Thank you for your support.

With gratitude,

Sati, Suzie & Sanjeev Ruprah x

Charitable Causes:

To honor Davina’s memory and her unwavering commitment to supporting aspiring legal professionals, we have partnered with the Law Society’s Diversity Access Scheme (DAS). This initiative is dedicated to helping talented individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds overcome barriers in their path to a legal career, a mission Davina held close to her heart.

The DAS works to address the financial, professional, and experiential obstacles many aspiring lawyers face by:

How your funds will be used:

All contributions made in Davina’s memory will go directly to the DAS, managed by the Law Society Educational Trust. Funds will support scholarships and other essential resources for future DAS awardees. This year, the DAS was able to support 14 students thanks to the generosity of sponsors, donors, and partnerships like this.

We are deeply honored to celebrate Davina’s life and legacy through this meaningful cause. We will continue to update you on the impact of your donations and the ways they’re making a difference. Thank you for standing with us in honouring Davina and helping aspiring lawyers just like her achieve their dreams.

Fundraising Events:

We are organising numerous fundraising events to support these important causes. This GoFundMe page will be regularly updated with our progress and upcoming activities. Planned events:

Davina’s Legal Walk

Date: 26/09/2024

Venue: Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, London, WC2A 2LL

Time: 4.30pm

On 26/09/2024 starting at the Royal Courts of Justice, Davina’s colleagues have organised a 10km walk in her memory. It’s inspired by the London Legal Walk, which they did together in July and which Davina truly enjoyed. Join us and her colleagues as we take this meaningful walk in Davina’s honour.

Davina’s Cake and Bake Sale

Date: 23rd November 2024

Venue: Nelmes Church, Nelmes Rd, RM11 3JA

Time: 1pm - 5pm

Join us in celebrating Davina’s birthday with a special Cake and Bake Sale in her honour. The event will feature a variety of cakes, sweet and savoury treats, drinks, a DJ, prize giveaways, and fun activities for kids. It’s a great way to remember Davina and come together as a community. We hope to see you there!

Our hearts are filled with gratitude, we truly appreciate your generosity, kindness, and support during this time, thank you for being a part of this journey.

Davina’s Family & Friends x