And finally, congratulations to Paman Singh, one of our volunteer solicitors, for achieving the Special Recognition Award 2020. Paman deserves this award due to his dedication to the clinic and his instrumental role in the running of our very successful Initial Advice Clinics.
Congratulations to Kuda Chinyani, Murray Kemp and Lauryn Dawber for jointly achieving the Best Project Worker Award 2020. All three deserved this award due to their outstanding contribution to The Asylum Project.
Congratulations to Zoe Law for achieving the Best Caseworker Award 2020. This award recognises the student advisor who excelled in the course of their casework.
Congratulations to Mhairi Strachan for achieving the Effie Shaw Award for Dedication 2020. As far as contribution to pro bono in Scotland go, Effie Shaw set the benchmark for dedication, perseverance and commitment.
Congratulations to Mhairi Sharpe for achieving the Amanda Benstock Award for Compassion 2020. This award is in memory of our late administrator, who embodied compassionate service to the community.
Congratulations to Carly Morrison for achieving the Best Overall Contribution Award 2020. This award is for the student advisor who has contributed most overall to the clinic, including cases, projects, committee and elsewhere.
And finally, congratulations to Paman Singh, one of our volunteer solicitors, for achieving the Special Recognition Award 2020. Paman deserves this award due to his dedication to the clinic and his instrumental role in the running of our very successful Initial Advice Clinics.
Absolutely thrilled for @StrathLawClinic recognised for its important prisons project @lawstrath 👏 👍. Vital work & great experience for students in thinking about the legal real problems prisoners face
We are delighted to announce that our Prisons Project has won Community Project of the Year at the Strath Union Star Awards 2020. This award is a testament to all the great work done by project manager Emelia Conner and all the volunteer students in our Prisons Project.
The Law Clinic is still open and operating remotely. Although we cannot offer face to face meetings we may be able to help you by calling you, via our remote IAC’s or our Online service. If you need help please visit our website for our contact details https://t.co/KhwSwWG0uT
Just completed our second University of Strathclyde Law Clinic Virtual Online Advice Clinic. We normally run these at the Law Clinic but given the current circumstances we are running them remotely. This is an invaluable service for those trying to access justice.
We are delighted to announce that The University of Strathclyde Law Clinic’s Initial Advice Clinics have been shortlisted as a finalist for “Best Contribution by a Team of Students” in the LawWorks and Attorney General Student Pro Bono Awards 2020.#WeDoProBono#StudentAwards2020
PART 1: Reflecting on the recent success of The Asylum Project , Supervisor Gillian Melville said; "We recently received the fantastic news that one of our clients and her daughter have been given leave to remain in the UK."
PART 2: The service is for those seeking legal information and guidance who cannot afford a solicitor and cannot qualify for legal aid. Please see the link below for more details and IAC dates. https://t.co/LakgDkg03A
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PART 1: The Law Clinic ran its first remote IAC (Initial Advice Clinic) on Monday night thanks to our volunteer solicitor Paman Singh and student volunteers Chloe Morgan and Karen Yuill. We hope to be able to offer this service on our scheduled IAC dates over the coming weeks.
Unfortunately, due to concerns surrounding COVID-19, our Initial Advice Clinic that was scheduled to take place tomorrow (Monday 16th March) has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and will post any further updates relating to our service as soon as possible
“The most enjoyable interactive session I’ve attended at the Fringe”- The Law Clinic takes to the stage at the Edinburgh Fringe Just Festival! Amazing performances from Karen, Rebecca, Jordan, Gillian and Scott on 03/08/2019.