Friday, 2 October 2015

Calling final year law students...Do you need some legal experience on your CV...if the answer is yes, read on...

Are you a final year Law student who is interested in becoming involved in the Pro Bono Legal Advice Clinic?

 The Pro Bono Legal Advice Clinic was launched in September 2011.  The Clinic is staffed by volunteer lawyers from Shoosmiths solicitors with support from volunteer law students from the University of Northampton. The Clinic gives free legal advice to people who could not otherwise afford to access legal advice.

The Clinic was established with the assistance of LawWorks, the operating name of the Solicitors Pro Bono Group and it is one of over 100 other pro bono clinics around the country which LawWorks supports.

The Clinic is run on a monthly basis at the premises of the Citizens Advice Bureau in Northampton Town Centre.  The Clinic usually takes place on the second Wednesday evening of every month between 5 pm and 7.15 pm

By taking part in the Clinic you will be playing a positive part in the community as well as enhancing your learning experience.  It will enable you to understand the practical application of your legal knowledge and skills.

Unfortunately numbers are limited and it is only possible for 14 students to be involved in the clinic at this time.

If you are a final year Law student and wish to become involved in the Pro Bono Legal Advice Clinic please email me by 5pm on Friday 9 October 2015 saying why you think you should be chosen to be involved and confirming that, if chosen, you will be able to attend training at the offices of Shoosmiths solicitors in Northampton on Wednesday 21 October 2015 from 1.30pm - 4pm.