Darren Weir, Reader in Law and Director of Lawyering Skills and Solicitors’ Practice at Kent Law School, has won the Enrichment Ladder Award at the 2026 Be The Ladder Awards. He was nominated by former Kent Law School students, making the recognition especially meaningful. The awards ceremony took place at the Underglobe on 6 November 2026.
The Enrichment Ladder category recognises people who broaden horizons and enrich lives through education, creativity, professional experiences and skills development. More broadly, the awards celebrate people and organisations who help others to succeed and encourage them to “pay it forward”.
At Kent, Darren supports students to develop their legal and professional skills through his work in lawyering skills and employability. Darren said ‘it was a humbling experience to be nominated by students I have taught. It was also rather intimidating being surrounded by such wonderful finalists. Paying forward is what Kent graduates are good at doing, and I encourage all graduates to get in touch and let us know what they are up to … and perhaps be the next ladder!’
The awards also raise funds for the Be The Ladder Foundation, which works with schools and communities to help young people build confidence and access enrichment opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach.
Congratulations to Darren on this recognition, and thank you to the former students who nominated him. Congratulations also to all the nominees and award winners.
Darren currently teaches the Law of Evidence and Criminal Litigation. He also leads co-curricular activities in mooting, mock-trial advocacy, negotiation and mediation.
